In Japan, Tokyo-based Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announced that it has obtained third-party certification from ClassNK for its book and claim service for pure car carriers, marking the first certification of its kind in Japan’s maritime shipping industry. The service, designed to allocate greenhouse gas reduction credits to customers, will commence in January 2025. The book […]
In Sweden, hydrogen fuel cell provider PowerCell has received a $3.8 million follow-up order for 14 Marine System 225 units from a leading European marine OEM, with deliveries scheduled by the end of 2025. The systems will provide auxiliary power to cruise ships, underscoring growing demand for decarbonization solutions in maritime transport. Richard Berkling, CEO […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports the second edition of the Sustainable Maritime Fuel Fest Confidence Index revealed biodiesel as the top-ranked fuel for shipping decarbonization, surpassing LNG-biomethane, last year’s leader, and LNG e-methane, which held third place. The index, tracking stakeholder confidence across technology, infrastructure, commercial viability, and environmental credentials for 12 fuel types, […]
Among 2024’s most influential events affecting the shipping sector, some came from unexpected places. Houthi attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea have slowed but not ceased, and were one of the major factors in deep re-thinks about shipping routes that are transformational and unlikely to snap back to previous operations anytime soon – if […]
In Sweden, Climeon announced delivery of six HeatPower 300 units to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ shipyard in South Korea, where they will be integrated into A.P. Moller-Maersk’s 17,200 TEU dual-fuel methanol ships to convert low-temperature engine waste heat into clean electricity, improving energy efficiency and cutting fuel consumption. The HeatPower 300 system utilizes an Organic […]
In India, Economic Times reports A.P. Moller-Maersk has entered early talks with Indian green fuel producers, including NTPC Green Energy, to source methanol for its growing fleet of dual-fuel ships, the Copenhagen-based shipping giant announced. With 25 dual-fuel vessels ordered, Maersk is advancing its 2040 net-zero emissions goal by transitioning to bio and e-methanol alongside […]
In the UK, a new analysis by SEA-LNG shows that LNG dual-fuel vessels provide the lowest-cost compliance with upcoming IMO and EU decarbonization regulations, potentially saving operators $5–17 million annually compared to methanol and ammonia. The findings are based on container fleets operating between Rotterdam and Singapore, a key trade route subject to stringent emissions […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports Worley has secured an engineering, procurement, and construction contract with ExxonMobil to support enabling works, infrastructure, and interconnects for a proposed low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia facility in Baytown, Texas. The contract, announced December 2024, depends on a final investment decision expected in 2025, regulatory approvals, and supportive government policies. […]
In Greece, Safety4Sea reports the Port of Rotterdam and Tankmatch have granted the first continuous permit for methanol bunkering, formalized on December 18, 2024, following successful trials of its safety and viability. This development positions methanol as a sustainable marine fuel and advances the port’s strategy for decarbonizing shipping. The permit signifies a shift from […]
In Norway, DNV has launched a competence standard for methanol and a recommended practice for ammonia on December 18, 2024, to address safety risks as 27 ammonia and 322 methanol-fueled vessels prepare to join the global fleet. These guidelines aim to equip crews and shipowners with the knowledge and skills to safely manage alternative fuels, […]
