Decarbonisation
The International Maritime Organization has committed to slashing total annual greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2050, compared with 2008, and it aims to decarbonise the sector fully by the end of the century. The shipping industry is facing up to the challenge, developing new fuels and stronger, environmentally-friendly practices. But with tighter rules and regulations on both a regional and global level to contend with, agreement on the best approach is not easy
Insuring the maritime sector’s voyage to net zero
Insurers have a crucial role to play in directing shipowners away from fossil fuels
Orders for LNG-fuelled ships more than double in 2024
A total of 27 alternative fuel-capable ships were ordered in November, with 23 of these being LNG dual-fuel specification, according to DNV Alternative Fuel Insight
MAN begins testing on two-stroke ammonia engine
After 12 months of single cylinder testing, the German manufacturer has begun full-scale testing of its liquid gas injection ammonia engine
Safety of future fuels under scrutiny at IMO
The International Maritime Organization is to resume talks on the safety of alternative fuels, including fixing gaps in regulations on swappable battery containers
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Rotterdam-Singapore green corridor completes bio-methane bunkering pilot
The port of Singapore is planning a similar bio-methane bunkering pilot with full sustainability certification
Bureau Veritas supports ammonia’s path to becoming a future fuel
Ammonia is emerging as a potential future fuel, but challenges remain. Bureau Veritas analyses its status and future trajectory
Hapag-Lloyd signs long-term methanol offtake agreement
Hamburg-based carrier says the deal will save 400,000 tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions per year and power five 10,000 teu charter vessels
Pacific Basin orders methanol-powered ultramax quartet in green push
Order caps a two and a half year joint development project between the owner, the builders and fuel supplier to create the dual-fuel tonnage
Yara bullish on ammonia offtakes despite challenges
Fertiliser maker hopes to woo shipowners with renewable supply. The problem is securing customers first
Danish fund manager CIP signs partnerships for first ammonia carrier newbuilds
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has joined with Norway’s Faerder Tankers and BW Epic Kosan for new ammonia carriers of up to 50,000 cu m. The first ship is expected to be delivered in 2028
Marine fuel still has cat fine problem five years on from IMO sulphur cap
Lower sulphur fuels that comply with the IMO regulations have a lower viscosity, which means cat fines sink to the bottom of tanks and can remain undetected
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