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.
Keyword: GHG Emissions
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.
How wind power could be future of cargo shipping
An experimental wind-powered cargo ship has arrived in Southampton to undergo sea trials.
MPA and IRENA Collaborate on energy transition for maritime and port industries
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.
Kick-starting a green hydrogen supply chain across Asia and Africa
Asia-Pacific is already experiencing a lot of traction on the topic of hydrogen-based fuels for shipping.
Engineering study charts potential of carbon capture technology to help decarbonize shipping
A project assessing the technical feasibility of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) in the shipping sector, carried out by the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Stena Bulk together with a consortium of the world’s leading maritime organisations, has concluded that the technology has the potential to help maritime transport significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
Maersk names latest vessel of its dual-fuel methanol fleet “Alexandra Mærsk” in Felixstowe
Maersk has celebrated the naming of its latest dual-fuel methanol container vessel “Alexandra Maersk”. UK’s Maritime Minister Mike Kane, representatives of the IMO, customers and Maersk employees joined the festive event at the Port of Felixstowe, UK. Elaine Condon, Director of People & Culture at Primark, is the godmother of the ship, representing the close logistics and sustainability partnership between Maersk and its customer Primark.
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.
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.
LNG powers unprecedented year for orders of alternative-fuelled vessels
According to the latest data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform the maritime industry’s exceptional newbuilding year 2024 drove a significant rise in orders for alternative-fuelled vessels.