Tag: supports
Small, autonomous, zero-emission inland vessels – new research project AUTOFLEX supports transport transition
To achieve climate neutrality for all EU countries by 2050 and, thereby, realizing the ambitious European Green Deal, gains in energy efficiency in all sectors are just as important as the increased use of renewable energies. In transportation, this means elevating the share of vehicles with drive systems powered by electricity and sustainable alternative fuels…
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…
CSC Supports ECSA’s call for clean affordable fuels for shipping before Parliament vote on trucks CO2 standards
Ahead of the plenary vote on CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles, the Cyprus Shipping Chamber expresses full support to the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) call for the urgent need to make clean affordable fuels available for shipping. Sufficient quantities of sustainable and scalable renewable fuels are key for the energy transition of the shipping…
Wärtsilä Decarbonisation Modelling agreement supports Raízen’s commitment to reducing marine sector’s GHG emissions
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a strategic partnership agreement for Decarbonisation Modelling with Raízen, a major Brazilian energy company. The agreement focuses on both newbuilding and existing operation upgrade plans. Its aim is to build and implement a fleet-wide decarbonisation plan with a particular interest in the future marine introduction of ethanol as a marine…
DNV supports large LNG carrier projects at Chinese yards
The energy transition and the Ukraine crisis have led to a huge increase in demand for large LNG carriers that the traditional yards cannot satisfy alone. Chinese yards are entering this demanding market, and as a trusted partner DNV is supporting the newbuilding processes. The Chinese shipbuilding industry has grown its market share steadily over…
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…
Bureau Veritas’ certification supports the advance of Provence Grand Large
In 2017, BV was appointed for the certification of the PGL floating offshore wind (FOW) pilot project. Since then, BV has been supporting this innovative marine renewable energy project, which is conducted by EDF Renouvelables in partnership with Canadian energy company Enbridge Inc. This project’s ongoing success is further demonstration of the technical viability of…
