Following the first bunkering transfer, the UK’s Portsmouth International Port has now introduced LNG bunkering for vessels sailing into and out of the port as it strives to become carbon neutral by 2030 and emissions-free by 2050.
UCL: Over a third of world fleet needs to embrace zero-emission tech or face ‘premature scrapping’
A rapid transition could lead to “premature scrapping” of over a third of the fleet, valued at over $400 billion, unless it undergoes costly retrofits to remain competitive in the wake of new greenhouse gas (GHG) policies and wider energy transition, a new report shows.
Baleària unveils design of all-electric fast ferries to operate on Spain-Morocco 1st green corridor
Spanish ferry operator Baleària has embarked on a project to implement the first green corridor between Spain and Morocco, which will be served by two 100% electric, zero-emission fast ferries.
WinGD’s X-DF-A ammonia engine aces initial performance milestone
Switzerland-headquartered marine power company WinGD has recorded “key” parameters in accord with the expectations during an early testing phase of its new X-DF-A ammonia-fueled engine design.
MPA: Alternative bunker fuel sales exceed 1 million tonnes in 2024
Sales of alternative bunker fuels exceeded one million tonnes for the first time to reach 1.34 million tonnes in 2024, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has revealed.
Royal Caribbean orders sixth Edge-class cruise ship in France
Florida-based cruise holding company Royal Caribbean Group has signed an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique to construct a sixth Edge-series ship.
CMA CGM’s LNG-powered octet to debut Wärtsilä’s new methane-reducing engine technology
French shipping heavyweight CMA CGM has placed the inaugural order for Finnish technology group Wärtsilä’s engines outfitted with a new methane emissions-slashing feature which are to be installed on a liquefied
Maritime battery market: Sunlight takes majority stake in Lehmann Marine
Greek battery producer Sunlight Group has decided to acquire a 51% stake in Lehmann Marine, a Germany-based lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery systems specialist.
Viking Line expands biofuel-based initiative to three vessels on Helsinki routes
Finnish shipping company Viking Line has decided to introduce its biofuel-based sustainable initiative for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from conference trips on three vessels on its Helsinki routes.
Long-term use of biofuels as marine fuel depends on affordable supply, DNV says
While biofuels still hold a reputation as a promising solution to the decarbonization of the maritime sector, their long-term use could be hindered by limited supply in the future, classification society
Full wind ahead: Norsepower clinches order to install its rotor sails on cargo carrier duo
Finland’s wind propulsion systems provider Norsepower and Norway-headquartered shipowner Berge Rederi have penned a deal to fit a duo of environmentally friendly general cargo carriers with two Norsepower rotor sails.
Amogy secures additional $56 million to commercialize its ammonia-to-power solution
U.S.-based ammonia-to-power solutions provider Amogy has raised $56 million in venture financing to accelerate commercializing its technology in markets such as maritime and stationary power generation.
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