28 November 2024

Energy & Compliance

Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in environmental regulations and energy efficiency technologies, as well as news related to alternative fuels and sustainable shipping.

Wing sail model tested in KTH L2000 wind tunnel

ShipNerd
February 22, 2023

Oceanbird, a JV backed by Alfa Laval and Wallenius, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology are performing extensive tests on the Oceanbird wing model in the KTH L2000 wind tunnel.

Underwater radiated noise from ships – new IMO guidelines 2023

ShipNerd
February 20, 2023

Underwater radiated noise from ships 1 in 4 know little about biofouling - survey report

IMO has decided to raise awareness of underwater radiated noise from ships by issuing updated non-mandatory guidelines.

New methanol fuel cell-based power generator

ShipNerd
February 6, 2023

Blue World Technologies has launched CellPack™ Stationary, a methanol fuel cell-based power generator to replace conventional fossil-based generators.

Rapid adoption of green fuel cells in marine markets

ShipNerd
February 3, 2023

IDTechEx released a report outlining the adoption of green fuel cells in marine markets, running on alternatives such as green hydrogen and ammonia, as some of the most promising solutions.

Shipping in the EU’s Emission Trading System (ETS) from 2024

ShipNerd
January 30, 2023

The EU’s legislative bodies have reached an agreement on including shipping in its Emission Trading System (EU ETS). Requirements, scope, phase in, exemptions and derogations, how to comply, penalties and many more.