Design unveiled for Maersk methanol vessels
SHIPPING giant Maersk has introduced the design of its eight new 16,000 TEU container vessels powered by carbon-neutral methanol. Palle Laursen, chief technical officer, A.P....
ABS grants approval in principle for firing boilers with methanol
MARITIME classification society the American Bureau of Shipping has granted Alfa Laval what it says is the first marine approval for operating boilers on methanol. Alfa Laval...
DSV announces suite of emissions-reducing services
GLOBAL logistics company DSV has announced a new suite of services it calls “Green Logistics”, which focuses on reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The services include carbon...
Full-scale hydrogen-based marine propulsion system tested and verified
NORWEGIAN engineering firm Kongsberg Maritime has announced it tested and verified a full-scale, full-size, zero-emissions marine drivetrain powered by hydrogen fuel cells....
Group to develop first methanol-hydrogen fuel cell towboat
ABB Marine & Ports has signed an agreement with Maritime Partners, Elliott Bay Design Group and e1 Marine to develop a hydrogen-powered inland towboat for operation in the United...
New joint venture to develop Oceanbird wind propulsion
ON 22 November, Alfa Laval and Wallenius finalised a 50/50 joint venture that aims to take Oceanbird wind power solutions from a cutting-edge marine concept to commercial reality....
Ports North releases sustainability strategy
PORTS North has released its first sustainability strategy, which it said outlines a clear path for the organisation to support environmental stewardship and community partnership...
CMA CGM and Shell carry out first bio-LNG bunkering operation
CMA CGM Group and Shell have performed what they said was the first bio-LNG bunkering trial in Rotterdam. Shell bunkered =Containerships Aurora, a 1400-TEU LNG-powered vessel,...
Newcastle port named as finalist in sustainability awards
THE Port of Newcastle has been named as a finalist in the Banksia Foundation’s 2021 NSW Sustainability Awards in the categories of Net Zero Action and Small and Medium Enterprise...
WA and Port of Rotterdam collaborate on hydrogen supply chain
THE Western Australian government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Europe’s largest port, Port of Rotterdam, to co-operate on renewable hydrogen supply chains. The...
Charter vessel RV Riverside Guardian will support marine research
RIVERSIDE MARINE has added a second vessel to its Townsville-based marine research charter fleet, RV Riverside Guardian. Built in New Zealand, the 34.9-metre RV Riverside Guardian...
GeelongPort invests $100 million in hydrogen hub
GEELONGPORT has announced plans to expand its current operations with a $100 million investment to build the Geelong Hydrogen Hub, a production and distribution facility for green...
Industry says governments missing the boat on decarbonisation
KNOWN as MEPC 77, the latest meeting of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee was held from 22-26 November. Both the World Shipping Council and the International...
GEV announces new chairperson
GLOBAL Energy Ventures Ltd, an Australian-listed hydrogen export company, has announced the appointment of Andrew Pickering as the company’s new chairperson, effective...
Agreement will lead to greater rotor sail integration on ships
KONGSBERG Maritime and wind propulsion system supplier Norsepower have signed an agreement to facilitate the integration of wind power to new and existing vessels in diverse...
