The Vertom Patty: Hybrid-Electric Shortsea Vessel
There’s a new Hybrid-Electric Shortsea vessel on the market and her name is Vertom Patty. Thecla Bodewes Shipyards, located in The Netherlands, a Dutch shortsea shipping company
Green Shipping Corridors Pledged By UK, US, Norway and Netherlands
As decarbonisation becomes more and more of a hot topic, the UK, US, Norway and the Netherlands have pledged to roll out green shipping corridors. The aim of this agreement is to b
Biofuels Can Lead The Way To Decarbonisation
Changing from a fossil fuel to a methanol based fuel would mean replacing the entire engine, however EMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency) have highlighted how biofuels can lead t
Progress On Japanese Ammonia-Fueled Ship Design
There are various new technologies around to help push the decarbonisation of the shipping industry, one such technology is the Japanese Ammonia-fueled ship design. Ammonia as a fu
Methanol and Wind Hybrid Tankers Ordered
Swedish tanker operator Terntank reported that it has ordered methanol and wind hybrid tankers, as it works toward its goal of fossil-free operations. The company is over 100 years
Fund-and-Reward Carbon Emissions Program
A new Fund-and-Reward carbon emissions program is the brainchild of the International Chamber of Shipping. A fee would be charged on carbon and pay shipowners who reduce their em
Hydrogen-Powered Tugboat | A World First
On October 27th, Belgium were recipients of the world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat after completing construction in Spain. There shall be a hydrogen system installed on the v
Rigid Sail MOL Bulker | Maiden Voyage Complete
A rigid sail MOL bulker, named The Shofu Maru, completed its maiden voyage to Australia from Japan on October 24th drawing a lot of local attention as the sight of a 770-foot long
Lower Volumes of Shipping Predicted
As the Ukraine war continues, lower volumes of shipping have been predicted due to the softening demand in the global ocean freight sector. The DP World reported, in its recent upd
Ammonia Bunker Vessels in Development
Currently there are two companies reported to be working on some of maritime industry’s first ammonia bunker vessels. The industry is continuing to highlight the potential of amm
