31 May 2023
Retrofit vs newbuild? 45% of ships today will not comply
Carbon regulations targeting older, less efficient ships. Is it wiser to retrofit an existing vessel to improve its ratings, or replace it with a newbuild?
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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.
Seawing Kite system new sea trials – Video
Wind propulsion specialist Airseas has successfully validated traction flights of the Seawing Kite system on Louis Dreyfus Armateurs’ vessel.
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.
Stolt Tankers utilize new graphene propeller coatings on 25 vessels
Stolt Tankers has become the first Chemical Tanker company to apply GIT’s graphene-based propeller coatings to its fleet.
EU Carbon Pricing: How to benefit from the new mechanisms
EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime can offer a significant advantage to owners and charterers understanding the incentives for carbon pricing.
New technology venture launched by Lomar
A new technology venture lab launched by Lomar to catalyze the deployment of deep-tech solutions to solve the maritime industry’s biggest challenges.