A bulk carrier chartered by mining company BHP and owned by NYK is trialling sustainable biofuel from GoodFuels Marine. The trial will test the viability of biofuels in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction from shipping. A drop-in marine gas oil (MGO) equivalent was blended with conventional fossil-based MGO in a mix of 30 per cent...
Shipping is preparing to meet a tough emissions target that aims for at least a 50 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 compared with a 2008 baseline. To meet this ambitious goal, which is equal to a reduction of at least 470 million tonnes of cargo emissions according to Dr Martin Stopford,...
Moss Maritime, Equinor, Wilhelmsen, and DNV-GL have developed a design for a liquefied hydrogen (LH2) bunker vessel. Large-scale use of hydrogen across both the land and maritime sectors will require specific vessels tailored to transporting and bunkering liquefied hydrogen. The project, sponsored by Innovation Norway, aims to clarify challenges and find solutions for storage and...
Meeting the IMO 2050 GHG emission reduction target is not impossible but will require shipping to think carefully about its strategy and focus on measuring every aspect of ship and cargo performance using digital technology. Prioritising performance measurement in digital applications is the first place to start when it comes to achieving decarbonisation goals, says economist...
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has announced its support for three initiatives to address the issue of global warming. The first initiative is a task force on climate-related financial disclosures (TCFD). TCFD is a task force established by Financial Stability Board (FSB), and its recommendations encourage companies to disclose information on climate change-related impacts and risks...
With the IMO 2020 sulphur cap entering into force in less than 15 months’ time, Dr Kirsi Tikka, executive vice president and senior maritime advisor, ABS has called upon the industry to proactively commit to preparing for the sulphur cap and urges for consistent enforcement of agreed measures to provide a level playing field for...
The Tripartite Forum is promoting a human-centred ship design concept, with the aim of focusing design around ships’ crew to improve operational efficiency and reduce human error. According to a statement issued by BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, OCIMF, IACS, ASEF, and SEA Europe, the Tripartite believes that ships’ on-board systems and fitting should be designed...
Cargill, Rainmaking, and DNV GL have launched the second stage of their CO2 Challenge, a project designed to find existing technologies and assess the possibilities of scaling them to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by ten per cent. At the SMM trade show in Hamburg this week, the companies began meeting with start-ups to find...
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has voiced its support for the implementation of an ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions strategy by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) during its 72nd Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting next week. The adoption of the strategy is expected to prove the shipping and maritime industries’ commitment to the...
The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) strongly supports the adoption of an ambitious and realistic global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction strategy, which is to be discussed during the International Maritime Organization’s 72nd Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting this month. According to the UGS, an ambitious and realistic global strategy to regulate emissions from...
The latest amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex V have entered into force, beginning March 1, 2018. Amendments have been made to ship fuel oil consumption data reporting requirements and garbage classification, while changes to the International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate have also been included. The ship...
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Infrastructure and Development, Maritime Safety Administration (SIMSA) and national ship operators, have made a call for the shipping industry to focus investment on energy efficient operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Solomon Islands states that there are 273 vessels operating in Solomon Island waters, all of which use fossil...