Proman Stena Bulk Takes Delivery of Second Methanol-Powered MR Tanker
The second new build methanol tanker of a joint venture was delivered. Developing methanol-based vessels facilitates the cleaner fuels achievement and enables the path to a net-zero emission.
MAN ES prepares existing ship engines for climate-neutral op
It has begun offering a service designed to prepare older engines for future, climate-neutral operation through its subsidiary, MAN PrimeServ. A new 'lifecycle upgrade' option will be available to shipowners for older MAN 48/60 marine and power-plant engines.
Despite a decline in global piracy, the Singapore Strait is an "area of concern"
Despite an overall decline in piracy incidents against commercial ships worldwide, the Singapore Strait remains one of the regions of concern, with an 11% increase in 2022. As a result of analyzing these incidents, ReCAAP (The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships ) attempts to improve the safety conditions and area.
Battery Power Could Work for Boxships
Battery-electric propulsion systems in the container shipping industry could be an effective way to decarbonize if methods are implemented to reduce battery costs and deploy recharging points on short sea routes, a new study suggests. Although the operating costs of electric ships are much lower than conventional ships, the high price of batteries makes their initial costs much higher.
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New independent study confirms bio-LNGs role in shipping decarburization
A new study commissioned by SEA-LNG has found that liquefied bio-methane (bio-LNG) can make a major contribution to maritime de-carbonization.
Floating Offshore Nuclear Power Barge Design Receives ABS Approval
South Korea’s HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and KEPCO Engineering and Construction Company have become the latest partnership to propose designs for a floating offshore nuclear power barge
Zero emissions ferry company SWITCH Maritime raises $10m
SWITCH Maritime, a zero-emissions ferry company, has raised $10m in a Series a funding round as it seeks to expand its hydrogen and battery-powered fleet in the US.
DP World and IRENA partner on de-carbonization work
Maritime ports and logistics giant DP World has signed an agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to work on solutions to decarbonize the shipping and port industry.
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