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, […]
In Massachusetts, The American Journal of Transportation reports Höegh Autoliners has committed to ammonia-fueled propulsion for four vessels in its Aurora-class fleet, slated for delivery in 2027, as CEO Andreas Enger explained in an interview ahead of Nor-Shipping 2025. With a combined lifespan of 30 years and flexible dual-fuel systems, the ships mark a decisive step […]
In Norway Enova announced the country has allocated NOK 940 million to support 14 zero-emission vessels and a charging facility as part of its green shipping initiatives. The funding includes seven ammonia-powered ships, two hydrogen-powered vessels, and five electric ships, advancing the nation’s drive toward maritime decarbonization. Enova, a government body promoting low-emission solutions, aims […]
In Singapore, Manifold Times reports MAN Energy Solutions will retrofit 10 additional Maersk vessels to run on methanol fuel, following the successful conversion of the Maersk Halifax earlier this year. The retrofit allows ships to operate on green methanol, reducing carbon emissions by up to 90%. The project supports Maersk’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions […]
In Greece, Safety4Sea reports Hafnia, in partnership with joint-venture Socatra, announced the first of four 49,800 dwt dual-fuel methanol Medium-Range tankers will be delivered in January 2025 following construction and sea trials at Guangzhou Shipyard International in China. The vessels, capable of running on both methanol and conventional fuels, are designed to support the transition […]
In France, Air Liquide has received €110 million from the European Innovation Fund to develop ENHANCE, a large-scale renewable hydrogen production and liquefaction project in Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium, aimed at cutting over 300,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually by using ammonia instead of natural gas, announced December 10, 2024. The project will retrofit an existing hydrogen unit […]
In Cyprus, Cyprus Shipping News reports during the 109th Maritime Safety Committee session held in London from December 2 to 6, 2024, the International Maritime Organization approved amendments to allow ammonia as fuel for ships starting July 1, 2026, advanced safety standards for autonomous vessels, and revised regulations for natural gas-fueled ships. The session also […]
In Singapore, Splash 24/7 reports Mitsui OSK Lines, the Tokyo-based maritime giant, has contracted four new ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemax bulk carriers, each with a 210,000 dwt capacity, from CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding in China. These vessels, scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2028, are part of an ambitious expansion, contrasting with earlier orders of three […]
