Environment & sustainability

NORDEN has acquired a minority stake in MASH Makes, a Danish-Indian biofuel scale-up, which researches, develops and produces renewable fuels from biomass waste.

Himalaya Shipping Ltd has successfully taken delivery of the fifth of twelve Newcastlemax dual fuel newbuildings the company has on order from New Times Shipyard.

The companies are looking into the feasibility of a plant with a total capacity of 1.2 to 1.4 million tpy to serve new clean ammonia segments such as shipping fuel and power production.

The project aims to support the future commercial application of CCS technology in the maritime sector, providing a clear analysis to guide decision-making by ship owners and related parties, especially for older vessels in operation.

Members discussed a number of key industry issues as they relate to the dry bulk sector, including greenhouse gas reduction, fuel lifecycle analysis, and the implementation of new international and regional regulations.

The Viridis Bulk Carriers design, developed by Kongsberg Maritime, is for 5000 dwt short seas vessels that offer a range (3000 nm) and safety levels equivalent to conventionally fuelled vessels.

Integrating digital systems will be a crucial mechanism to facilitate maritime digitalisation and drive the industry’s decarbonisation efforts.

The UK’s third largest ports group, Forth Ports, has outlined its commitment and the actions it is taking to achieve a Net Zero carbon operation by 2042.

Two new electric harbour cranes from Liebherr have arrived at Tees Dock, as port operator and owner PD Ports continues to demonstrate its commitment to driving sustainability.

The Belledune Port Authority has signed an MOU with the Port of Rotterdam to work together on the movement of dry and liquid bulk commodities, with a focus on green products and clean fuels.

Star Bulk and Eagle Bulk enhance voyage optimisation capabilities with Sofar Ocean’s Wayfinder platform.

Supply and demand in the dry bulk sector is showing a clear upward trend, having weakened significantly at the start of this year, according to INTERCARGO.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Vale have announced a partnership to retrofit a Capesize class bulk carrier with two rotor sails produced by Norsepower.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and Anglo American have agreed to establish a working committee for collaborative research on decarbonisation.

Wärtsilä and Berge Bulk have completed the maritime industry’s first inline shaft generator retrofit.