How the Shipping Industry Is Trying to Cut Its Billion Tons of CO2 Emissions

Shipping’s global regulator is pushing the industry to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century. Getting there will mean transforming a sector that’s still largely powered by fossil fuels and accounts for about 3% of human-made carbon dioxide.

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.

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.

ClassNK releases report “ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight”

Tokyo – ClassNK has released the report “ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight,” which summarizes the characteristics and latest trends of alternative fuels to support our customers’ future fuel selection.

Groundbreaking climate opinion from international court – States must go further to address GHG emissions

States must take “all necessary measures” to prevent, reduce and control greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from any source – simply participating in global efforts is not necessarily enough.

Shanghai commits to zero emission shipping with global collaboration

Shanghai has committed to advancing zero-emission shipping and enhancing global cooperation, city officials told a key international seminar on Tuesday.

New tech will trap CO2 from cargo ships and store it in the ocean

US company Calcarea is developing technology to remove carbon dioxide from the exhaust of cargo ships. Pictured is a prototype reactor at the Port of Los Angeles.

Green challenge: can the shipping industry clean up its act?

James McKenzie looks at the global shipping industry which is making amazing progress on decarbonization