Shipping companies should decarbonize their operations at “the right speed” to reduce the financial burden while meeting regulatory requirements,
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EU ETS: catalyst for change, mired in growing pains
Confusion continues to circle regional emission legislation
Green marine: decarbonising the shipping sector
Shipping is a hugely energy-intensive industry that underpins the global economy, with no silver bullet to turn the sector green
Japan’s NYK becomes national champion for next-gen shipbuilding
Plans for a using a novel type of energy transport ship were announced on April 24, not one that hauls oil or natural gas, but a vessel that transports electricity in batteries.
ABS: The IMO and EU regulatory framework for marine biofuels
Regulations aimed at reducing air pollutants and emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from shipping have increased interest in the use of biofuels
Green jobs and maritime decarbonisation
The transition to scalable zero-emission marine fuels has the potential to create up to four million jobs across the energy supply chain by 2050
This net-zero boat could revolutionize maritime travel
A boat pulled into Boston’s Rowes Wharf recently that’s unlike any other vessel in the world. Its name is the Energy Observer, and it’s been traveling the globe for seven years using only renewable power to spread the word of sustainability on the sea.
Hydrogen and ammonia: the risk of climate-damaging leaks
Green hydrogen – produced by the electrolysis of water using renewable energies – is seen by the European Union (EU) as a cornerstone of the energy transition.
Digitized port call process reduces CO2 emissions by 6000 tons in the Port of Gothenburg
A comprehensive digitalization of the vessel arrival process in the Port of Gothenburg is now underway. The platform “Digital Port Call,” launched today, becomes a new part of the port’s maritime infrastructure, providing entirely new conditions for a faster, safer, more efficient, and sustainable ship call process.
Alternatives to polluting container ships are already on the horizon
The sea freight sector is currently considering its future energy transformation. To achieve this, the elimination of heavy fuel oil is essential, although its replacement inevitably poses major technical and logistical challenges.