Tag: Initiative
Maritime Methane Initiative Wraps Feasibility Studies with Tech Partners
Safetytech Accelerator, in collaboration with Capital Gas Ship Management, MSC, and Seapeak, has completed four technology feasibility studies as part of its flagship Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII). Daphne Technology, CDTi Advanced Materials, Inc. (CDTi), Rotoboost, and Plenesys were selected by MAMII from amongst 20 companies to help address the critical challenge of…
MAMII expands membership with Chevron, Seapeak, and TotalEnergies joining the initiative
Leading energy companies TotalEnergies and Chevron, and major gas carrier Seapeak, have joined the Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII), led by SafetyTech Accelerator. The three companies join the now more than 20 members of MAMII, emphasising its pivotal role in addressing methane abatement within the maritime sector. Chevron, a global energy company,…
Norsepower, IINO Lines, and Mizuho Leasing combine to launch groundbreaking rotor sail leasing initiative
Norsepower Oy Ltd., the leading global provider of mechanical sails for large ships, IINO Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (IINO Lines), and Mizuho Leasing Company, Limited (Mizuho Leasing) have jointly and exclusively signed a co-operation agreement to launch a ground-breaking mechanical sail leasing initiative for the Norsepower Rotor Sail™. This aims to increase shipping companies’ access to…
Everimpact and Green Instruments selected for evaluation by Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative
Safetytech Accelerator, in collaboration with CoolCo, MOL and Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited, has chosen Green Instruments and Everimpact as the first two technology providers to be evaluated by the flagship Methane Abatement in Maritime innovation initiative (MAMII), set up to tackle the challenge of measuring methane emissions from combustion onboard ships. Launched…
Port of Rotterdam supports ZEMBA initiative with additional incentive for sustainable shipping fuels
Port of Rotterdam will offer a substantial port fee reduction for ships that bunker sustainable fuels in Rotterdam, supporting the recently announced Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) and recognizing front runners in the road to maritime decarbonization. ship bunkers methanol Boudewijn Siemons, COO and CEO a.i. of the Port of Rotterdam: “It is vital…
NYK Participates in Environmental Initiative to Reduce Methane Emissions Aiming to Reduce the Environmental Impact of LNG-Fueled Vessels Further
In September, NYK participated as a key partner in the Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (“MAMII”), an initiative to reduce methane emissions in the maritime industry. MAMII is led by Safetytech Accelerator, a non-profit organization established by Lloyd’s Register Group. Since MAMII’s establishment in September 2022, 16 companies and organizations, including NYK, have participated.In…
Amazon, IKEA, Patagonia and 20+ major brands launch initiative to accelerate the transition to zero-emission fuels
The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) announced a Request for Proposals (RfP) for 600,000 20-foot containers (TEUs) over a 3-year period on ocean vessels powered by zero-emission fuels. The mission of ZEMBA is to accelerate commercial deployment of zero-emission shipping, by leveraging companies’ collective buying power to accelerate the zero-emission vessel market and realize…
Dry Bulk Market: Russia’s Exit from the UN Black Sea Grain Initiative Will Have an Impact on Market
The dry bulk market will be effected by Russia’s exit from the UN Black Sea Grain Initiative. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “earlier this week Russia stepped back from the UN Black Sea Grain Initiative. Moscow announced that it will no longer guarantee the safety of ships exporting grain from Ukraine…
