24 August 2026
The World’s First Battery Tanker Design – New Release
Japanese power transfer vessel developer PowerX has unveiled the detailed design of the first-ever ‘battery tanker’ set for domestic and international field testing in 2026.
decarbonization
Ammonia-powered Ships: 5% Adoption in 2 Years
Clean ammonia-powered ships could be deployed on the iron ore trade routes between West Australia and East Asia by 2028 and reach 5% adoption by 2030.
UK’s First Net Zero, the Port of Aberdeen, by Investing £55 Million
The port of Aberdeen to invest £55 million towards net zero emissions from vessels visiting the port, as well as the port’s own operations, by 2040.
Shore Power in Nearly All Ports During Latest Voyage
AIDA Cruises expands the use of shore power - AIDAsol was connected to shore-side plants in nearly all ports during a voyage for the first time.
Multi-fuel Future With 3 or More Types Simultaneously
A survey suggests a multi-fuel future for the maritime industry on the path to shipping's decarbonization and zero emissions through 2050.
Maritime Decarbonization to Benefit From Eur 2 Billion Funds
The European Parliament formally approved on Tuesday the new ETS law, earmarking around EUR 2 billion in funds for maritime decarbonization.
Business as Usual for Decarbonization is Not an Option After 2023
BIMCO advises that 2023 will be defining for shipping’s decarbonization journey and the industry can no longer go about its business as usual.
Shipping EU ETS New Provisional Agreement from 2024
The European Union Council and Parliament have reached a provisional deal to include shipping in the EU emissions trading system (EU-ETS).
ESG, Decarbonization & Energy Crisis in the Limelight.
DNV Greek Technical Committee: debate on how the global energy crisis and socioeconomic transformations affect the shipping market.
Continuous CII Monitoring is Essential to Comply
Columbia Shipmanagement has recently highlighted the role of CII monitoring in a timely manner for shipowners to reduce carbon emissions.