Energy

In an exciting venture echoing progressive European models, Washington State Ferries (WSF) is on an ambitious journey to decarbonize its vessel operations. The public ferry system giant is set to undergo a paradigm shift, transitioning to hybrid-electric power, in a bid towards a more sustainable future.  The Hybrid-Electric Conversion Project  This landmark project has witnessed […]

Eastern Pacific Shipping, in collaboration with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation, has recently accomplished a biodiesel fuel trial using one of its gas carriers. This initiative underscores an innovative leap in the tackling of carbon emissions within the maritime industry. The Historical Event – Key Features On July 24, the LPG-fueled vessel, Kaupang, was

In the quiet corners of shipping terminals in Singapore and Houston, a perturbing issue awaits resolution. The Maritime and Port Authority have their hands full as they meticulously examine a report revolving around polluted Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), supposedly dispensed not only at the Houston ports but also in Singapore. No marine vessels

In a noteworthy but underreported event, shipping magnate Crowley allied with the Port of San Diego to inaugurate the construction of a pioneering shoreside charging station. This innovative hub is purpose-designed to supply green, renewable energy for their upcoming environmentally-friendly, zero-emissions tugboat, christened eWolf. A New Milestone in Nautical Innovation This charging station is no

Oceanic Journeys are experiencing a green revolution as the Spanish energy powerhouse, Cepsa, gears up to release an innovative biofuel blend into the marine fuel market. Starting later this month, this change will be seen with the ferry company, Naviera Armas Trasmediterránea, as their vessels traverse the Strait of Gibraltar. Biofuel Blends: A Historic Breakthrough

New Biofuel Breeds on Swedish Coast Biofuel pioneers, Swedish fuel talent ScanOcean in collusion with Finnish refining powerhouse Neste, are set to usher in a new age in the Swedish bunker market with the launch of an innovative biofuel product. Embracing modern eco-friendly solutions, the product is being distributed at multiple port locations along Sweden’s

In the pursuit of renewable energy’s promise, Dominion Energy, a leading U.S. energy company has embarked on a commendable journey with an ambitious offshore wind project. Affirming this move, the company revealed that it is Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, priced around $10 billion, continues to follow its scheduled timeline and budget, with anticipated

Carriers Outperform Retailers in Tracking Shipping Emissions A recent report card released by the Ship It Zero campaign has shed light on the shipping industry’s progress toward decarbonization. The report evaluated major retailers and shipping carriers based on their efforts to reduce emissions and develop zero-emission fuels for maritime shipping. Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Pacific International Lines,

As we step into the 2020s, methanol is emerging as the forerunner in the race for alternative fuels. With a record-breaking number of orders for new builds and retrofits flooding in, the maritime industry concludes an unavoidable shift towards methanol power.  Neoteric data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight platform illuminates methanol’s rising dominance. In the

The Rise of Alternative Fuels in Maritime Industry Maritime aficionados are fond of suggesting that there will be an array of fuels instrumental in maritime business decarbonization. As we approach the International Maritime Organization meetings of its Maritime Environmental Protection Committee this July, stricter emission targets seem inevitable. Fast forward to the middle of 2023,—