Berge Bulk, BAR Technologies and Yara Marine Technologies reach agreement
Berge Bulk will equip its Newcastlemax bulker, Berge Olympus, with BAR Tech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies.
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ESL Shipping to utilise Neste’s co-processed marine fuel
ESL Shipping will become first shipping company in the world to start utilising new low-emission Neste co-processed marine fuel in its vessels in Finland and Sweden.
Equinor joins Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping has welcomed Equinor as a strategic partner.
Hoogendijk Electric rewards battery system contract to EST-Floattech
EST-Floattech has been contracted by Hoogendijk Electric to design and deliver the complete battery system for a self-discharging bulk carrier.
BHP awards contract for wind fences in Port Hedland
Australia’s first wind fences, designed to reduce dust emissions as part of BHP’s AUS$300 million air quality commitment, will be built in Port Hedland by CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors.
Furukawa Battery FCR series batteries to be used for Eco handymax project
Eco Marine Power Co., Ltd and The Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd will supply marine-grade FCR series batteries for both a solar power system and back-up use on a handymax bulker.
MOL to join ‘First Movers Coalition’
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd has participated in the First Movers Coalition, which was established to boost demand for decarbonisation technology at the World Economic Forum Davos Agenda.
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Enviva and MOL Drybulk to reduce supply chain GHG emissions
Enviva Inc and MOL Drybulk Ltd, a subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd, have signed an additional memorandum of understanding to deploy an environmentally friendly bulk carrier for the ocean transportation of sustainable wood pellets and biofuels.
DB Cargo UK launches new campaign to encourage modal shift from road to rail
DB Cargo is teaming up with some of Britain’s biggest businesses to lobby the UK government to set a legally-binding target for a future modal shift from road to rail transportation.
Pacific Basin Shipping signs MoU for development of zero-emission vessels
Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nihon Shipyard Co. Ltd and Mitsui & Co. Ltd to cooperate in the investigation and development of zero-emission vessels.
MiAMBIENTE recognises Panama Canal’s efforts to decarbonise its operations
The Panama Canal has received the ‘Las 50 Primeras’ seal by the Ministry of the Environment, in recognition of the leadership shown by the organisation in defining the voluntary commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050.
ClassNK issues AiP for ammonia-ready LNG-fuelled Panamax bulk carrier
Leading Classification Society ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for the design of an ammonia-ready LNG-fuelled Panamax bulk carrier developed by Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships.
LR and DSIC make step towards zero-carbon bulk carrier
Lloyd’s Register has awarded approval in principle to Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC) for the first Chinese Newcastlemax bulk carrier concept to be powered by ammonia, a promising zero-carbon-emitting fuel.
Science Based Targets initiative approves Hempel’s emission reduction targets
Hempel has had its emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
BHP signs LOI for Australia-East Asia iron ore ‘green corridor’
A consortium, led by the Global Maritime Forum and consisting of BHP, Rio Tinto, Oldendorff Carriers and Star Bulk Carriers Corp., have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to assess the development of an iron ore ‘green corridor’ between Australia and East Asia.