In Canada, Methanex announced strategic partnerships with TankMatch in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region and Alpha Maritime and Hyodong Shipping in South Korea to launch methanol bunkering operations serving two of the world’s busiest maritime corridors, supporting ship refueling and enabling last-mile delivery of low-carbon fuel. “These partnerships allow us to safely and reliably fuel ships with […]
In Singapore, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines refueled the capesize bulker Lambert Maru with a 30% biofuel blend for a voyage on behalf of Anglo American, issuing a digital greenhouse gas reduction certificate under its Blue Action Net-Zero Alliance initiative. The biofuel, certified by ISCC-EU, was derived in part from waste cooking oil and is expected to […]
In Korea, Nate reports Samsung Heavy Industries received Approval in Principle from Bureau Veritas for the basic design of a 115,000-ton crude oil tanker powered by ammonia-based hydrogen fuel cells, advancing its push into hydrogen vessel development. The ship’s energy system design uses onboard cracking equipment to convert ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen, with the […]
In China, China Classification Society reported construction began this week on 8 of 20 inland methanol-powered cargo-and-distribution vessels ordered by Guangdong Chuangying Shipping for service on the Pearl River system, totaling 60,000 gross tons and marking what officials called a shift from “pilot exploration” to “batch deployment” of new-energy river ships. The eight vessels are […]
In China, Geely launched Yuanchun 001, the world’s first methanol-hydrogen electric cargo-and-distribution ship, at Qianhang Shipyard in Hangzhou September 12. The vessel is designed to extend methanol’s role from road transport to inland shipping under China’s dual-carbon targets, cutting energy use by more than 42 percent and reaching 1,500 kilometers of range. Yuanchun 001 is […]
In the Netherlands, on September 15, the Port of Amsterdam launched a €5 million annual Transition Fund running through 2028 to help its highest-emitting tenants and terminals that handle fossil fuels reduce CO₂ or shift operations toward cleaner activities. The fund targets companies emitting at least 2.5 kilotons of CO₂ per year or operating more […]
In Panama, on September 12, the Panama Canal Authority announced the launch of a weekly NetZero Slot starting November 2, reserved for dual-fuel vessels capable of operating on low-emission fuels, offering guaranteed 24-hour transit and flexible scheduling as part of its net-zero strategy. To qualify, vessels must be able to run on fuels with a […]
In the UK, on September 17, the International Chamber of Shipping’s Maritime Just Transition Task Force released new training frameworks for seafarers working with ammonia, methanol and hydrogen, marking the first international effort to align skills and safety standards for alternative marine fuels. The frameworks outline requirements for both junior crew and senior officers, covering […]
In Ghana on September 16, Singapore’s Pacific International Lines held its first local naming ceremony for an LNG dual-fuel container ship, christening the 8,200 TEU Kota Odyssey at the Port of Tema as part of a fleet expansion linking Asia and West Africa. Kota Odyssey is the third vessel in PIL’s new “O” Class series […]
In the UK, Lloyd’s Register on September 16 launched a Biofuel Advisory service at London International Shipping Week to help shipowners, fuel suppliers and producers manage the adoption of marine biofuels through support with safety, certification, compliance and onboard integration. The service builds on two years of development and draws from Lloyd’s Register’s Fuel Oil […]
