Author: Yukta Sharma
IMO presents pathway to net-zero shipping at Bonn climate talks
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has outlined its latest progress and plans to decarbonize global shipping by or around 2050, in a submission to the Bonn Climate Conference. The submission was made to the sixty-sixth session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 60) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate…
Navigating Decarbonization CTS and Varuna Marine Services Join Forces
CTS Offshore and Marine (CTS) and Varuna Marine Services B.V. (VMS) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to offer vessel owners and operators an informed pathway for carbon emission management. By combining their respective strengths, the two companies will provide a comprehensive suite of services to help the maritime industry navigate the complexities of…
Easier EEDI process: DNV validates Norsepower’s new EEDI/EEXI calculation method
Norsepower, the global market leader in mechanical sails, has presented a revolutionary calculation method, validated by the leading classification society DNV. The Norsepower E-Cal Method accurately calculates the effective power of Norsepower Rotor Sail™ (NPRS™). This helps ensure the vessel’s compliance with the latest IMO regulations, reducing the business risk for the shipyards, shipping companies,…
ExxonMobil Advanced 40BN Cylinder Oil for WinGD Dual Fuel Engines
ExxonMobil’s advanced 40BN cylinder oil, Mobilgard 540 AC, has been validated by WinGD for use in its dual fuel engines with conventional fuels, including methanol, and now LNG. The high performance cylinder oil, which also has an approval from MAN ES for use in its two-stroke engines, was developed for use in slow-speed, two-stroke marine…
OceanWings A Revolutionary Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion System
AYRO, a leader in Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) systems, has introduced an expanded Wingsail portfolio designed to adapt to the cargo needs of ships of most types or size, despite vastly different requirements. Additionally, the company has rebranded as ‘OceanWings,’ with the announcement made at Posidonia 2024 in Athens today. The rebranding follows a…
Power routing will reduce fuel costs by 6-8% for Corsica Linea
Qtagg recently secured an order on a digitalization of M/S Danielle Casanova’s propulsion control system, that will reduce the ship’s fuel consumption by an estimated 6-8%. The order includes power routing with EcoPilot and retrofit of governors, actuators and the pitch control system. Danielle Casanova is the largest of Corsica Linea’s nine cruise ships that…
ABS Supports Innovative LH2 Containment System Project
(ATHENS) ABS is supporting the innovative LH2CRAFT project, an ambitious research initiative funded by the European Union with the goal of revolutionizing liquid hydrogen (LH2) storage on a massive scale catering to commercial vessels and emerging applications, all while enhancing safety, modularity, scalability and environmental sustainability. Administered by Hydrus Engineering S.A. and Technische Universitat Dresden,…
Auramarine Wins Methanol Fuel Supply System Order For Pioneering Mein Schiff 7 Cruise Vessel
Auramarine Ltd., the leading fuel supply systems pioneer for the marine, process and power industries, has announced that it has won an order from Meyer Turku Shipyard for a methanol fuel supply system and associated equipment for the luxury Mein Schiff 7 cruise vessel owned by TUI Cruises. Auramarine’s equipment deliveries began in 2023 and…
Navigating Regulatory Challenges in the Shipping Industry
During a riveting opening panel session of the Tradewinds Shipowners Forum at Posidonia 2024, Harry Conway, Chair of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), engaged in an in-depth discussion with senior representatives of the shipping industry on regulatory issues ranging from shadow fleets to alternative fuels. “We should be…
RINA : A Sustainable Solution for Reducing Well-to-Wake Emissions
A recent joint study reveals that well-to-wake emissions in the Pilbara-to-Asia iron ore export trade route can be reduced by over 90% by 2050 through the use of liquefied methane (LNG). Key developments: Pilbara Clean Fuels (PCF) is pursuing the development of an electrified LNG plant in Port Hedland, Western Australia, aimed at producing low-carbon…
