Tag: decarbonization
Maritime decarbonization efforts propelled as orders for alternative-fueled vessels grow
The latest stats from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform found that a total of 298 ships with alternative fuel propulsion were ordered in 2023 – an 8% increase year on year. The year also saw methanol go mainstream, with a sharp increase in orders (138), putting it neck and neck with LNG (130). Additionally,…
Safety is a Catalyst for Decarbonization Innovation, ABS Chairman and CEO Tells COP28
Explicit and Systems-Oriented Approach to Safety Required Says Christopher J. Wiernicki (DUBAI) “Safety is not merely a box to check but a dynamic force shaping the trajectory of our industry. It acts as both a boundary condition, defining the limits within which we operate, and a catalyst for…
Shipping CEOs join forces to accelerate the decarbonization of the global maritime transport
The Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of leading global shipping lines have issued a joint declaration at COP 28 calling for an end date for fossil-only powered newbuilds and urging the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the global regulator, to create the regulatory conditions to accelerate the transition to green fuels. Global temperatures are breaching critical levels,…
ABS Supports Edison Chouest’s Decarbonization Journey with Sustainability Reporting
(NEW ORLEANS) ABS is working with Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO), a leading offshore support vessel (OSV) operator with nearly 300 vessels, on its decarbonization journey with greenhouse gas inventory and sustainability reporting services. ABS specialists have been working with the ECO team since 2022 providing a gap analysis for the…
Digitalised solutions at the heart of shipping’s drive to decarbonization
The crucial role digital technology can play in helping the shipping industry to decarbonise will be showcased by connectivity specialist IEC Telecom during Europort 2023 in The Netherlands (November 7-10). Gwenaël Lohéac, Managing Director & President – Europe, IEC Telecom Group, explained: “Digitalisation and decarbonisation go hand-in-hand. As shipping companies commit to the most fuel-efficient…
Wallem Group makes strides in decarbonization
Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, is proud to have welcomed two dual fuel vessels, Angleviken and Askviken, into management in the last few months. The two LR2 tankers, delivered by Guangzhou Shipyard International, demonstrate Wallem’s commitment to building its expertise in managing and operating the vessels of the future and being a partner…
Will Shipping Be Ready By 2030?: Decarbonization Goals Could Be in Jeopardy
An aging and outdated fleet could be one of the hurdles that shipping needs to overcome, in order to achieve the decarbonization goals set by the IMO by 2030. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “almost 7 years ahead of 2030 and ques-tions are raised as to whether the IMO’s first target…
FincoEnergies expands its sustainable biofuels and decarbonization solutions into the Americas region
FincoEnergies, an independent provider of energy and decarbonization solutions for the heavy transport sector, has announced the expansion of its GoodFuels, GoodShipping and GoodZero brands into the Americas, with the appointment of Kimberly Westmoreland as Managing Director for the region. FincoEnergies’ new US-based team will provide real-time support for and access to commercially-proven sustainable biofuels,…
The crucial role of safety culture in maritime decarbonization and digitalization
A safety report from DNV and Lloyd’s List Intelligence finds incidents are rising and looks at the possible safety challenges of decarbonization and digitalization. The focus on establishing strong safety cultures for maritime is needed to navigate the big transformations underway successfully and safely. “With great transformations underway, there is clearly a need to better…
Exploring all options to keep decarbonization on course
With IMO targets becoming more ambitious, DNV’s latest Maritime Forecast to 2050 explores how shipping can reach its decarbonization goals. With an expected shortfall of carbon-neutral fuels, the maritime industry needs to explore all decarbonization options to achieve a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. This is a decisive decade for shipping decarbonization…
