Tag: worlds
Carras Aquataurus Becomes World’s First Vessel to Earn ABS Biofuel-1 Notation
Carras (Hellas) S.A. is taking the next step in its sustainability journey by receiving the ABS Biofuel-1 notation for its Aquataurus ultramax bulk carrier, the first vessel in the world to qualify. The notation is assigned to vessels that use a biofuel blend of up to and including 30 percent biofuel in compliance with IMO…
World’s First Zero-Emissions Mooring Service Of A Tanker
Consulmar has achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully executing the world’s first zero-emissions mooring service for a tanker. This groundbreaking operation took place at an offshore multiple buoy mooring site near the BP refinery, situated 2 miles from the Port of Castellón in Spain. Utilizing its electric line handling tug, CASTALIA, Consulmar towed the steel…
Yara Clean Ammonia and Azane granted safety permit to build world’s first low emission ammonia bunkering terminal
The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection gave their approval to the construction of the planned ammonia bunkering facility at Fjord Base in Florø, Norway. The permit marks a significant milestone for enabling ammonia as a safe and low emission alternative to traditional shipping fuels. Ammonia is widely recognized as a low-emissions shipping fuel. Even though…
Infinium’s Project Pathfinder is World’s First Fully Operational eFuelsFacility
Electrofuels leader Infinium is now successfully operating the world’s first commercial scale facility making drop-in ready electrofuels (eFuels) in Corpus Christi, Texas. The project, known as Project Pathfinder, is a continuously operating plant producing synthetic, ultra-low carbon eFuels that can be used in today’s heavy transportation applications and chemical processes. “Project Pathfinder would not have…
Watershed moment for world’s highest court to confirm that States must tackle climate impacts from international aviation and shipping beyond the ICAO & IMO
Environmental NGO Opportunity Green has submitted a written statement to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), asking the court to confirm that States have legal obligations under international law to tackle climate impacts from international aviation and shipping (IAS) in accordance with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C temperature goal. Aviation and shipping sectors contribute to nearly…
Union Maritime to build world’s greenest and most efficient long-range tankers with WindWings®
Union Maritime Ltd, a leading tanker owner and operator, is making waves in maritime sustainability with its plan to build two new LR2 tankers with WindWings®. The two vessels, currently being built at the renowned Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) yard in China, will each feature three WindWings®, a cutting-edge wind propulsion technology developed by British…
China State Shipbuilding Corp wins world’s first ammonia-powered container ship order
China State Shipbuilding Corp has obtained an order to sell its ammonia powered container ships to Belgian ship owner CMB.Tech, according to the China Ship News. The deal marks another important breakthrough for the global shipping industry in the field of powering ships with clean energy sources, and is a milestone in leading global shipbuilders…
World’s First Hydrogen Boat Powered By Printed Circuit Board Fuel Cell Technology Completes Real-World Testing
Bramble Energy, an innovator and disrupter in fuel cell technology, has achieved a milestone in marine history by launching the world’s first hydrogen-electric boat powered by a printed circuit board fuel cell (PCBFC™). As the lead partner in the HyTime project working alongside custom engine builder Barrus, Bramble Energy has created a demonstration vessel that…
MOL Signs Time Charter Contract with Yara, World’s Largest Nitrogen Fertilizer Manufacturer, for Ammonia Carrier
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the signing of a time charter contract for the ammonia carrier Green Pioneer with Yara Clean Ammonia Switzerland SA (YCA Switzerland), a group company of Yara International ASA (Yara; CEO: Svein Tore Holsether, Headquarters: Oslo Norway), the world’s largest nitrogen fertilizer manufacturer. The vessel was delivered on December 25,2023 and…
World’s largest ammonia carriers for Naftomar Shipping to be built by Hanwha Ocean and classed by Bureau Veritas
The order of four VLGCs to be powered by ammonia will support the adoption of carbon-neutral fuels by the shipping industry and the development of supply chains for green hydrogen, with the seaborne carriage of liquid ammonia as a practical means to transport green energy. 5th December 2023 – Shipowner Naftomar Shipping has announced an…
