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Onboard carbon capture just a temporary measure, MAN says
MAN Energy Solutions expects e-ammonia to be the most cost effective solution for shipping to cut emissions, with the company aiming to deliver its first ammonia-powered engine late next year
Top 10 class societies 2023
The world’s leading classification societies are fundamental to the decarbonisation and digitalisation of shipping. The year 2023 has seen a flow of communications from class regarding approvals in principles for new carbon-reduction technology and concept designs for alternative fuel vessels — even including the once-derided nuclear power. Meanwhile, LR’s Nick Brown steps down from two-and-half years as chairman of the International Association of Classification Societies, to be replaced by Rina’s Roberto Cazzulo in January 2024
South Korea to boost presence in green and autonomous vessels
Japan and China also have plans for autonomous vessels with test voyages underway
IEA warns of carbon capture pitfall
Inconceivable volumes of carbon capture and storage would be needed to align with 1.5°C policy targets, IEA argues
K Line ship completes test voyage with autonomous navigation system
Japanese company says the system can navigate routes and steer to avoid collisions
Unlocking the power of digital port transformation
Ports can mitigate a repeat of their pandemic gridlock by adopting the right port community system
Singapore launches first fully electric cargo vessel
The vessel can cut operational costs by up to 50% compared with conventional vessels when factoring in energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs
Danish tech firm Danelec buys cash-strapped AI innovator Nautilus Labs
After burning through $48m of Microsoft funding, the innovative AI platform developed by New York tech firm Nautilus Labs has been bought out by Danish technology provider Danelec
China Merchants Group launches carbon platform
The chairman made a plea for openness and collaboration in the shipping industry
Energy efficiency methods can significantly reduce ship underwater noise, new study finds
Marine conservation NGO Okeanos supports a 3 decibel per decade reduction target for underwater noise, while worst-case scenario in the new study suggests ambient noise levels could increase by up to 2.6 decibels by the year 2050
Wärtsilä launches dual-fuel ammonia engine
The Finnish engine designer plans to sign its first commercial contract to sell its ammonia engine in early 2024 with Norway-based Viridis
OSG’s Sam Norton to optimise his Jones Act tankers rather than build new ones
With prices for newbuilding Jones Act tankers estimated at more than $200m, Overseas Shipholding Group chief Sam Norton believes optimising his tankers’ propulsion systems and making other incremental efficiency gains will let the company cut emissions, while affording it breathing room to evaluate what comes next
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