Fortescue, with the support from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, has successfully conducted the world’s first use of ammonia, in combination with diesel in the combustion process, as a marine fuel onboard the Singapore-flagged ammonia-powered vessel, the Fortescue Green Pioneer, in the Port of Singapore.
Topic: SHIPPING
Shipping starts important negotiations on the road to climate goals
A proposal from Norway and others is causing concern in several camps ahead of this week’s meeting of the IMO’s climate committee.
MEPC 81 likely to advance marine deecarbonisation agenda
The Marine Environment Protection Committee 81st session (MEPC 81) is expected to clarify steps to hit net zero targets for the sector, market participants at the Asia Pacific Maritime 2024 conference in Singapore said.
Maersk CEO Oshares three imperatives for shipping decarbonization to succeed
Ahead of the key global event that will decide the pace of shipping’s decarbonization, Vincent Clerc, CEO of Danish shipping and logistics giant A.P. Moller – Maersk, has highlighted three imperatives that will be crucial if the maritime industry wants to meet ambitious emission reduction targets.
Opinion: Even progressive carriers could struggle to reach climate goals
It is worrying for the entire industry that one of the most progressive shipping companies seems to be struggling to reduce its emissions, writes Lars Jensen.
Beyond the Box Episode 10: Are we there yet? The road to net zero
Beyond the Box episode 10: “Are we there yet? The road to net zero” is now live! Join us as experts Pernille Dahlgaard, Gareth Prowse, and Øistein Jensen explore the journey towards achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime industry by 2050.
Decarbonization and human factors
Apo Belokas, Managing Editor, SAFETY4SEA, delves into the evolving landscape of the shipping industry, emphasizing the imperative of addressing human factors in relation to decarbonization and digitalization as new industry realities.
Maersk transports 3% of containers using green fuels in 2023
AP Moller Maersk carried over 660,000 teu last year on vessels using green fuels last year.
Oil and gas companies are way off-track from Paris Agreement goals, finds new combined alignment scorecard
Despite falling short, bp scores highest relative to oil producing peers.
A clear CII framework can drive industry to adopt effective energy efficiency meassures
Francesco Sandrelli, Policy Director – Environment at the UK Chamber of Shipping, emphasizes that while the maritime industry has made strides in decarbonization, there’s more to be done. A robust CII framework can encourage vessels to maximize energy efficiency, reducing reliance on new fuels and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.