Tag: decarbonisation
Ambitious electricity project to accelerate decarbonisation of the River Thames
A new generation of electric vessels could help to power London’s energy network, generating income for vessel operators and reducing emissions in the capital.An ambitious project is underway which could see a radical new relationship between Thames vessel operators and London’s electricity network. The Electric Thames project, a collaboration between UK Power Networks, LCP Delta,…
Innovation from North-East pioneering green technology company on track to revolutionise decarbonisation of vessels
Oasis Marine, a small company in North-East Scotland, is leading the way in the decarbonisation of vessels with pioneering technology. Initially providing a successful range of smaller mooring buoys, Oasis Marine has developed several industrial solutions, the Oasis Hydrogen Buoy and the Oasis Power Buoy, to provide offshore hydrogen bunkering and electric charging, allowing vessels…
DFDS intensifies decarbonisation efforts with 100 additional electric trucks
DFDS places order for yet another 100 Volvo electric trucks which will almost double the number of electric trucks in its fleet. The new electric trucks will be deployed in markets across Europe to meet the growing customer demand for e-mobility solutions, consolidating DFDS’s green ambitions and further cementing that DFDS has the largest fleet…
Wärtsilä introduces Ammonia Fuel Supply System to ease shipping’s transition to ammonia fuel
Wärtsilä Corporation, Trade press release, 27 February 2024 at 10 AM EET Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, introduces a groundbreaking Ammonia Fuel Supply System (AFSS) for ships able to operate with ammonia fuel. The system is available for both liquid and gaseous fuel. The Wärtsilä AFSS is an innovative and reliable system…
FincoEnergies empowers Glomar Offshore’s decarbonisation journey with GoodFuels HVO30
Glomar Offshore, a leading provider of offshore drilling services, has reduced their CO2 emissions by 28% by transitioning from traditional fuels to GoodFuels HVO30, a sustainable marine biofuel blend. Glomar’s commitment to sailing on HVO30 on a fixed basis marks a new chapter in the longstanding partnership between FincoEnergies and Glomar. Sailing towards a better…
Decarbonisation and the pathway ahead come under the shipowner spotlight at the inaugural Elaborate Communications Summit in Athens
The uncertainty surrounding the use of alternative fuels and the multitude of solutions available to shipowners to cut their vessel emissions, dominated discussions at the first Elaborate Communications Decarbonisation Summit in Athens. The three hour conference, held in front of 120 Greek shipowners, managers, manufacturers and classification societies, outlined the current policy landscape and regulation…
How Marine Insurers Are Driving Transparency And Decarbonisation Across International Shipping
The Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance, an initiative backed by the Global Maritime Forum to drive decarbonisation of international shipping through transparency, has issued its second annual disclosure report. This report arrives amidst a transformative year for the maritime sector marked by key events: the IMO’s adoption of the revised greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy at…
Extended Wärtsilä agreement continues support for Carnival Corporation’s fleet decarbonisation goals
Technology group Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation & plc have signed a one-year extension to the Performance based agreement that has been in place since 2017. The agreement, which was due to expire in March 2029, will now be valid until March 2030. It covers the maintenance, technical support, optimisation and fuel saving solutions for 57…
LNG – Leading Maritime Decarbonisation
SEA-LNG is pleased to share its overview of LNG as a marine fuel in 2023-2024 with you. This resource highlights how the shipping industry has advanced along the LNG pathway to decarbonisation in 2023 and outlines the progress anticipated in 2024. The document includes data, infographics and facts about the LNG pathway that we encourage…
Steamship Mutual works with Vale SA on decarbonisation and carbon emission reduction projects
As part of their Ecoshipping Programme Vale SA are committed to supporting the shipping industry in reducing carbon emissions through operational measures and decarbonisation. Vale SA is one of Steamship Mutual’s very longstanding Members and, as part of that programme, they invited the Club to work with them on three projects, including the recently announced…
