05 December 2023
Scientists warn global warming will accelerate – due to reduction in ship pollution
A new study published in Oxford Open Climate Change, suggests global warming will accelerate due to reduction in ship pollution
decarbonization
A potential loophole in the EU ETS
Queseas has published an article focusing on the side effects of the inclusion of shipping in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
Cargo diversion and carbon leakage in ports from EU ETS
There is risk of cargo diversion in view of the EU ETS on shipping which affects the competitiveness of EU ports and all the supply chains related.
New groundbreaking rotor sail leasing initiative
Norsepower, IINO Lines, and Mizuho Leasing combine to launch a ground-breaking rotor sail leasing initiative to remove the financial barriers.
The World’s Most Powerful Windpower Cargo Ship
Berge Bulk, launches its windpowered Newcastlemax bulker, with four retrofitted BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies.
New Autonomous hull cleaning technology on vessels
Lomar collaborates with Alicia Bots, implementing Autonomous hull cleaning technology on vessels for biofouling control and emissions reduction.
EU ETS & Ship Purchase – Beware before you buy in 2024
The EU ETS will include shipping from 1 January 2024. The NorthStandard has spoken to Verifavia to understand the implications on ship purchase.
Containership engines are inefficient at low loads – 5 new options to consider
Containership engines built more than five years ago are now likely to be sailing inefficiently at low engine loads. Here are 5 options to think about.
New hydrogen container vessels for 2025
ABB has secured a complete power, propulsion, and automation systems order for Samskip Group’s new hydrogen container vessels.
Successful completion of biofuel testing over 12 weeks
Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas is the first in the maritime industry to complete biofuel testing to reduce the ship’s carbon emissions.