MEPC 80: The US expects to see new outcomesShipNerdJune 15, 2023Ahead of MEPC80, at the IMO headquarters, the US, suggest that it is a key moment for green shipping. What is Washington DC expect to see?
1 in 4 know little about biofouling – new survey reportShipNerdJune 14, 2023Almost two-thirds (59%) of the shipping industry underestimate the negative environmental impacts of biofouling. A new report by Jotun.
Air Lubrication 101: A Comprehensive Introduction by QueSeasQueSeasJune 1, 2023Air lubrication system is an ever-growing technology for commercial shipping as a promising method to reduce ship hull resistance.
Retrofit vs newbuild? 45% of ships today will not complyShipNerdMay 29, 2023Carbon regulations targeting older, less efficient ships. Is it wiser to retrofit an existing vessel to improve its ratings, or replace it with a newbuild?
Ammonia-Powered ships: 5% adoption in 2 yearsShipNerdMay 17, 2023Clean 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 – VideoShipNerdMay 16, 2023Wind 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 millionShipNerdMay 2, 2023The 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 voyageShipNerdApril 26, 2023AIDA 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 simultaneouslyShipNerdApril 25, 2023A 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 fundsShipNerdApril 19, 2023The European Parliament formally approved on Tuesday the new ETS law, earmarking around EUR 2 billion in funds for maritime decarbonization.