Tag: decarbonization
Finnlines Implements Graphene Hull Coating to Slash Fuel Consumption and Emissions
Finnlines, in partnership with GIT Coatings, is accelerating its decarbonization efforts by adopting XGIT-FUEL, an innovative graphene-based hard foul release hull coating, across its ro-ro and ro-pax fleets. Starting with their first vessel in 2022, Finnlines has already applied this high-performance hull coating to four vessels as part of a recently signed fleet agreement, reducing…
ABS and DOE Sign MOU to Collaborate on Clean Energy Development and Maritime Decarbonization Research
ABS and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are to collaborate on clean energy development in the maritime domain and decarbonization of maritime operations after signing a new memorandum of understanding (MOU). The agreement between the DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and ABS is designed to leverage experience and capabilities from both…
Reflecting on One Year of CII Regulations: Navigating Decarbonization in Shipping
As we mark one year since the enforcement of the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulation, the maritime industry is reflecting on the impacts and challenges of this important step towards decarbonization. The CII is a measure of a ship’s energy efficiency and has been a focal point for assessing and improving environmental performance within maritime…
The Sea Cargo Charter expands its scope to accelerate shipping’s decarbonization
The Sea Cargo Charter (SCC), a global framework for aligning chartering activities with responsible environmental behaviour to promote international shipping’s decarbonisation, is expanding its scope four years after its inception. With 37 signatories already on board, this expansion aims to increase the initiative’s impact on transparency and shipping decarbonisation across the entire industry by allowing…
Decarbonization efforts will lead to a net increase of 237 Bn ton-miles, predicts Veson Nautical
Analysis from Mikkel Nordberg, Veson Nautical’s Senior Shipping Economist, indicates that the advantages stemming from the expansion of renewable energy capacity may outweigh the negative effects of diminished coal demand. When considering a medium-term timeframe spanning from 2023 to 2026, Mr. Nordberg’s estimations project that decarbonization efforts could result in a net increase of 26…
Eni, Fincantieri and RINA establish partnership for maritime transport decarbonization
Eni, a global energy company, Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, the only one active in all high-tech marine industry sectors, and RINA, a multinational inspection, certification, and engineering consultancy, have signed an agreement to develop joint initiatives for the energy transition. The partnership formalises the commitment to develop joint projects, in line…
RINA to Map Out Cruise Industry’s Sustainable Future in Pivotal CLIA Study
Image: RINA RINA, a leader in marine engineering and consultancy, has been awarded by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) a contract to carry out a comprehensive Global Investment Plan Study aimed at steering the cruise sector towards a sustainable future. The research will provide a worldwide scenario focused on the cruise sector, mapping real-time…
MOL and Rio Tinto Sign Partnership Agreement for Further Collaboration including Decarbonization of Maritime Transportation
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Rio Tinto, a leading mining and metals company and largest dry bulk shipper in the world, signed the Partnership Agreement to enhance collaborations on not only Safety and Crew Welfare initiative but also decarbonization of maritime transportation on January 24, 2024. MOL and Rio Tinto have agreed to further collaborate…
Pacific Environment experts weigh in on shipping decarbonization
Pacific Environment staff provide expertise on the state and local, federal and international levels with respect to moving shipping and ports towards zero-emission infrastructure and cargo ships. Just this week, Pacific Environment experts, Singapore Climate Specialist Abigail Goh, and Federal Climate Policy Director Antonio Santos were highlighted in Bunkerspot – a key source of quality…
Decarbonization of shipping: An ambitious global test bed for green ships sets sail
With 90% of traded goods being transported across the ocean, the shipping industry stands at the heart of the global economy. Although shipping is highly efficient in terms of CO2 emissions per cargo weight, the industry as a whole is a major contributor to the world’s carbon footprint, accounting for 3% of global greenhouse gas…
