In New York, the Trust for Governors Island has launched the Harbor Charger, the first hybrid-electric public ferry in New York State. The $33 million vessel began service August 13, coinciding with the island’s 20th anniversary open to the public. Named through a citywide competition, the Harbor Charger can carry up to 1,200 passengers and […]
In Singapore, Manifold Times’ interview with Chris Chatterton, maritime advisor at the Global Centre for Green Fuels, set out a case for giving ethanol “a seat at the alternative bunker fuel table.” The non-profit, founded in 2024, aims to “accelerate the adoption of sustainable fuels across maritime, aviation, and land transport” through policy, technical validation […]
In Canada, Seaspan Energy announced a partnership with Anew Climate to supply ISCC-certified renewable liquefied natural gas to maritime customers along the North American West Coast, calling it a first for the region. Anew will provide renewable natural gas certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification system and carry out pre-audit work for Seaspan’s […]
In Washington D.C., Reuters reports the United States has warned it will retaliate against countries that back the International Maritime Organization’s “Net-Zero Framework,” a proposal to cut greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping.. The framework, which sets out a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping, was approved in April by a simple […]
In Singapore, Engine Online reports that B100 remains the most cost-effective liquid fuel for EU-to-EU voyages, driven by Dutch HBE subsidies and FuelEU Maritime surplus pooling. Priced at $597 per ton, B100 is $95 cheaper than HSFO, $158 less than VLSFO, and $293 below LSMGO. For owners banking compliance credits, B100 offers a compelling case. […]
In Shanghai, the ports of Barcelona and Shanghai have signed an agreement to develop a Green Shipping and Digital Corridor connecting the two hubs. Formalized during a joint visit by Catalan officials to Shanghai, the pact focuses on decarbonizing maritime trade, expanding green fuel infrastructure, and aligning digital and operational standards. The new agreement builds […]
In Spain, at the Port of Barcelona on July 26, TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff Relax received the first ship-to-ship delivery of bioLNG ever carried out at the port. The Shell chartered barge Haugesund Knutsen supplied 1,875 cubic meters of ISCC certified liquefied biomethane, sourced from the on-site Enagás regasification terminal. The operation marks a shift […]
In China on July 29, COSCO Shipping Development ordered four bulk carriers from Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, each designed with space reserved for either methanol or ammonia fuel systems. The ships will be leased long-term to COSCO Shipping Bulk and continue a cooperation first established in 2019 between the shipping group, Beihai, and CSSC Trading. The […]
In New York, Fortune reports that the world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht is up for sale. The 390-foot Breakthrough, built by Dutch shipyard Feadship, is listed at $645 million and is set to be shown at the Monaco Yacht Show in September. Commissioned but reportedly never used by Bill Gates, the yacht features a hospital, cinema, […]
In India, the Solar Energy Corporation of India reports that India’s green ammonia auctions have hit new lows, with prices dropping to ₹51.8 per kilogram in its latest tender. The winning bid came from NTPC Renewable Energy for Krishana Phoschem’s 70,000-ton-per-year plant in Meghnagar, Madhya Pradesh. Just days earlier, Oriana Power secured a price of […]
