At the 2024 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association Show in Las Vegas, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, Roush, and Regulator Marine revealed the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard for recreational boats. The Yamaha H2 concept aims to lead a cleaner era for internal combustion engines in marine settings. “Why did we decide to exhibit at SEMA? Because […]
In Port Colborne, Ontario, a new $33-million biofuel terminal aims to green Great Lakes shipping, with over 100 vessels expected to fuel up annually. Announced Tuesday near the waterfront, the facility will be managed by Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority in collaboration with Canada Clean Fuels and Canada Steamship Lines. “This new facility will make biofuels more […]
In Norway, TradeWinds reports Switch Maritime announced plans to order the first US-built hydrogen-powered RoPax ferry, with a design approved in Norway. This 80-car, 300-passenger vessel, using liquefied hydrogen, is part of Switch’s commitment to zero-carbon marine transportation. “With rigorous planning, state-of-the-art engineering and support from leading industry partners and the US Coast Guard, we […]
In the UK, Port Technology International reports in Antwerp, Hapag-Lloyd’s Colorado Express bunkered 1,320 metric tonnes of ExxonMobil’s B25 bio marine fuel mix, marking a step toward lower emissions for global shipping. Composed of ExxonMobil’s Premium HDME 50™ fuel and meeting ISO 8217:2017 standards, the biofuel blend achieved a 20.1% reduction in well-to-wake greenhouse gas […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports COSCO Shipping Energy and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry have received approvals in principle from classification giants ABS, CCS, and DNV for their ammonia dual-fuel carrier design, marking a milestone for green shipping. The approvals, issued on October 30, 2024, endorse a 50,000 cubic meter vessel capable of transporting both […]
In Le Havre, France, renewable energy firm Qair has secured a 60-hectare site at Haropa Port to establish Methavert, an e-methanol production project aimed at decarbonizing maritime and industrial sectors. The site, awarded through Haropa Port’s “Ouest A29” call for projects, will enable Qair to advance renewable hydrogen and methanol production at a critical gateway […]
At COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, over 50 stakeholders from across the maritime industry – including e-fuel producers, vessel and cargo owners, ports, and equipment manufacturers – signed a Call to Action to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission fuels, targeting at least 5% and striving for 10% by 2030. Led by RMI, the UN Climate […]
In the UK, The Loadstar reports HMM, South Korea’s leading carrier, is set to install onboard carbon capture and storage systems on vessels too young to scrap, a move revealed by HMM director Kim Min-kang at a recent eco-friendly shipping seminar. Director Kim noted that even when new ships equipped with LNG or methanol dual-fuel […]
In Germany, Hapag-Lloyd has announced a massive $4 billion investment to bolster its container ship fleet with 24 new eco-efficient vessels, set to be delivered between 2027 and 2029. This strategic expansion involves two contracts with leading Chinese shipyards: Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group and New Times Shipbuilding Company Ltd. The order includes twelve ships from Yangzijiang, […]
In Norway, Offshore Energy reports Norwegian green hydrogen and ammonia company Fuella signed an agreement with the Port of Pecém to invest $1.5 billion in developing a project to produce 400,000 tons of green ammonia annually in Pecém, in the State of Ceará, Brazil. Fuella noted that Ceará is an ideal location for producing green […]
