In Korea, researchers at Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) successfully demonstrated an MW-class marine engine combustion technology using ammonia that reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 50%. The joint research team, led by Cheol-Woong Park of KIMM, injected ammonia at high pressure into the combustion chamber, achieving stable, high-power combustion with significant thermal efficiency. […]
In Denmark, Green Marine Fuels Trading announced a strategic collaboration with Royal Vopak Terminals to secure port storage facilities for green methanol in key Chinese ports, Shanghai Caojing and Tianjin Lingang. The collaboration aims to accommodate the projected supply of green methanol from Chinese partners, ensuring the necessary storage capacity is in place. Green Marine […]
In Finland, Offshore Energy reports shipbuilder Meyer Turku has delivered Mein Schiff 7, a methanol-ready cruise ship, to German cruise line TUI Cruises. The delivery ceremony for the 111,500 GT newbuilding took place on June 10, 2024. Mein Schiff 7 is the seventh ship in the Mein Schiff series and the first with methanol capability […]
In the UK, an independent study by Sphera commissioned by the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel has confirmed using ammonia as a marine fuel can achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions of up to 61%, compared to current oil-based marine fuels. Conducted according to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards and reviewed by experts […]
In Taiwan, Offshore Energy reports Taiwanese container shipping company Evergreen Marine has ordered six Sub-Panamax methanol dual-fuel containerships to be built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation. Evergreen will pay $52-58 million per 2,400 TEU vessel. The order for the ship sextet was placed on behalf of Italia Marittima S.p.A., a subsidiary of Evergreen Marine. Additionally, […]
In the UK, Nuclear Engineering International reports start-up Core Power, led by CEO Mikal Bøe, is targeting a $10 billion order book for nuclear-powered vessels by 2030. Initial orders will likely focus on Floating Nuclear Power Plants (FNPPs) due to regulatory advantages, but nuclear-powered ships will follow soon after. Deliveries are expected to begin between […]
In Turkey, the world’s first e-methanol-fueled service operation vessel, Esvagt’s NB1094, was launched on Saturday at Cemre Shipyard. NB1094 will serve Ørsted’s offshore wind farm, Hornsea 2, off the UK’s Yorkshire coast in the North Sea. The vessel, built according to DNV classification rules, will sail under the Danish flag and accommodate 124 people. These […]
In Brussels, Transport & Environment (T&E) reports two-thirds of European green shipping fuel projects are at risk. Of 61 European hydrogen projects T&E mapped, at least 17, if operational, could meet nearly 4% of EU shipping’s energy demand by 2030, exceeding a 2034 2% green fuels target. However, 44 other projects may shift focus to […]
In the UK, Union Maritime’s plans for 34 new build vessels to use BAR Technologies’ WindWings, a rigid sail technology, will save an average of 1.5 tonnes of fuel and reduce CO2 emissions per wing daily on typical routes. Wind propulsion is a key component of Union Maritime’s broader environmental strategy, which includes the deployment […]
In Korea, Korea IT Times reports Hanwha Ocean will display a 93,000㎥ Very Large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC) at the Posidonia 2024 exhibition in Athens, Greece. Ammonia is emerging as a key fuel for the carbon-free era due to its lack of carbon dioxide emissions. Since late last year, demand for ammonia carriers has been increasing. […]
