The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have formalised their collaboration through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the energy transition of global maritime and port sectors.
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The global shipping industry is on a path to net zero
Mark Dickinson of the Nautilus International trade union responds to an editorial about the environmental harm caused by cruise ships.
Maersk could use 15-20% alternative fuels for its fleet in 2030
Alternative fuels could account for up to a fifth of A.P. Moller-Maersk’s (MAERSKb.CO), opens new tab marine fuel consumption in 2030 as part of its goal to reach net zero by 2040, a senior company executive said on Thursday.
Synthetic fuels for shipping
Among the broad spectrum of technology and fuel solution pathways presently available to ship designers, builders, owners, and operators, synthetic fuels or, more specifically, renewable e-fuels, offer medium and long-term alternatives that can enter the market relatively quickly.
Continuing the development of marine lubricants for conventional fuels
Whilst the spotlight within the maritime industry is increasingly focussed on the multiple future fuel pathways that will power the shipping industry towards its decarbonisation targets towards 2050, there is also the reality that currently over 99% of the world’s shipping fleet is using conventional fuels.
WMU launches pioneering training on shipping alternative fuels
From 17-18 December, the World Maritime University (WMU) delivered a Train-the-Trainer programme designed to equip maritime educators with the essential knowledge and pedagogical skills necessary to effectively train seafarers on alternative fuels, including ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen.
Positivity on increasing orders for alternative-fuelled ships
A significant surge in orders for alternative-fuelled vessels in 2024 is a clear signal of the maritime industry’s acceleration of its decarbonisation journey, according to the latest data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform.
Fueling the future: Where we stand with alternatives
The decarbonization of shipping, driven by international and regional emissions regulations, has led to the development and adoption of alternative fuels in the industry.
Alternative-fuelled ship orders grow 50% in 2024
Six hundred vessels ordered over the past year will help drive the maritime industry towards its decarbonisation targets.
Maritime, clean fuel projects in the spotlight of EU’s STEP initiative
Several maritime and alternative fuels projects are among initiatives that have been awarded the Strategic Technology Platform for Europe (STEP) label in a new initiative of the European Commission to boost investment in critical technologies in Europe and support the local industry.