https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/ en-GB editor@drybulkmagazine.com (Editor) webdev@drybulkmagazine.com (Web developer) https://dmrqrl4ujbbgh.cloudfront.net/media/logo.png https://www.drybulkmagazine.com NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd has operated the methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier 'Green Future' using low-carbon methanol fuel, achieving an approximately 65% reduction in greenhouse gas compared to conventional fuel. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/13022026/nyk-group-operates-methanol-fuelled-bulk-carrier-for-bhp/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/13022026/nyk-group-operates-methanol-fuelled-bulk-carrier-for-bhp/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:13:00 GMT Exolum, Methanex Corporation, and Ørsted announce the launch of the United Kingdom’s first commercially ready biomethanol storage and supply service for shipping at the Port of Immingham. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/11022026/uks-first-commercial-biomethanol-bunkering-service-launches-at-port-of-immingham/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/11022026/uks-first-commercial-biomethanol-bunkering-service-launches-at-port-of-immingham/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:25:00 GMT Seabound celebrates completion of first full-scale maritime carbon capture units and €1.5 million European Space Agency award at event in Doncaster. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/03022026/seabound-receives-esa-award-and-completes-first-full-scale-carbon-capture-units/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/03022026/seabound-receives-esa-award-and-completes-first-full-scale-carbon-capture-units/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:01:00 GMT Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp announce the publication of its Environmental, Social, and Governance Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/11122025/seanergy-maritime-releases-its-2024-esg-report/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/11122025/seanergy-maritime-releases-its-2024-esg-report/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:16:00 GMT Order to supply fuel cell systems for two hydrogen-powered bulk carriers for GMI Rederi AS highlights the strong momentum of the Marine System 225. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/dry-bulk/03102025/powercell-secures-breakthrough-contract-to-equip-worlds-first-hydrogen-powered-bulk-carriers/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/dry-bulk/03102025/powercell-secures-breakthrough-contract-to-equip-worlds-first-hydrogen-powered-bulk-carriers/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:30:00 GMT The new category is designed to encourage the decarbonisation of maritime shipping and to support the canal’s institutional commitment to achieving net-zero. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/dry-bulk/15092025/panama-canal-announces-implementation-of-netzero-slot-to-advance-maritime-decarbonisation/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/dry-bulk/15092025/panama-canal-announces-implementation-of-netzero-slot-to-advance-maritime-decarbonisation/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:50:00 GMT A leading maritime training expert with a long career at the front line as Head of Safety and Training has said that the safety culture in many companies operating vessels is sorely lacking, citing time pressures and outdated training contributing to an alarming number of deaths in enclosed spaces. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/08072025/marine-expert-calls-for-new-engineering-solutions-and-renews-call-for-a-shake-up-in-safety-training-to-combat-alarming-death-rate-study/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/08072025/marine-expert-calls-for-new-engineering-solutions-and-renews-call-for-a-shake-up-in-safety-training-to-combat-alarming-death-rate-study/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT The agreement between Nippon Paint Marine and RightShip will include the sharing and validation of data covering coating and operational performance areas, such as hull roughness and emissions reduction. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/11062025/nippon-paint-marine-joins-rightship-zero-harm-innovation-partners-program-to-improve-marine-safety-and-sustainability/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/11062025/nippon-paint-marine-joins-rightship-zero-harm-innovation-partners-program-to-improve-marine-safety-and-sustainability/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT The agreement will see Avikus’ HiNAS Control, SVM and HiNAS Cloud systems deployed on two EPS-managed vessels – a bulk carrier and a suezmax tanker. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/23052025/eastern-pacific-shipping-and-avikus-sign-retrofit-contract-for-ai-based-autonomous-navigation-solution/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/23052025/eastern-pacific-shipping-and-avikus-sign-retrofit-contract-for-ai-based-autonomous-navigation-solution/ Fri, 23 May 2025 09:25:00 GMT JR Shipping Group has announced the expansion of its fleet with the order of two diesel electric driven, high cubic 8500 dwt ECO short sea dry cargo vessels with long year yard partner Chowgule Shipbuilding in India. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/13052025/jr-shipping-group-expands-fleet-with-order-of-two-low-emission-eco-8500-short-sea-dry-cargo-vessels/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/13052025/jr-shipping-group-expands-fleet-with-order-of-two-low-emission-eco-8500-short-sea-dry-cargo-vessels/ Tue, 13 May 2025 10:51:00 GMT The product was formulated by Petrobras Singapore (PSPL) itself in its locally leased tanks, by blending 76% fossil fuel oil from the refineries of the Petrobras System and 24% UCOME, a biofuel originating from the processing of used cooking oil (UCO), purchased in the region. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/25042025/vale-and-petrobras-announce-a-partnership-to-test-fuel-with-renewable-content-on-bulk-carrier/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/25042025/vale-and-petrobras-announce-a-partnership-to-test-fuel-with-renewable-content-on-bulk-carrier/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:43:00 GMT Technology group Wärtsilä will upgrade the Wärtsilä RT-flex main engines on two bulk carrier vessels owned by Turkey-based Ulusoy Sealines. The planned engine retrofits and upgrades will extend the vessels’ operational life and improve performance and fuel efficiency, thereby reducing emissions. The orders were booked by Wärtsilä in 4Q24 and 1Q25. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/23042025/engine-retrofits-to-reduce-emissions-on-two-bulk-carriers/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/23042025/engine-retrofits-to-reduce-emissions-on-two-bulk-carriers/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:46:00 GMT To ensure quantifiable numbers on emissions Jotun coated vessels have avoided thanks to its coatings in 2024, DNV Maritime Advisory has performed a technical evaluation and verified that 11.1 million t of CO2 were avoided in 2024 for Jotun coated vessels. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/09042025/dnv-verifies-111-million-t-carbon-dioxide-emissions-avoided-for-jotun-coated-vessels/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/09042025/dnv-verifies-111-million-t-carbon-dioxide-emissions-avoided-for-jotun-coated-vessels/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT Achilles, a provider of supply chain risk management solutions, and Procureship, the world’s leading e-procurement platform have agreed a long-term partnership to enhance the ESG capabilities of the shipping industry’s procurement processes. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/31032025/procureship-strengthens-supply-chain-transparency-with-achilles-maritime-network/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/31032025/procureship-strengthens-supply-chain-transparency-with-achilles-maritime-network/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:30:00 GMT These will be the world's first ammonia dual-fuel Capesize bulkers and chemical tankers. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/24032025/mol-deploys-the-worlds-first-ammonia-fuelled-capesize-bulkers/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/24032025/mol-deploys-the-worlds-first-ammonia-fuelled-capesize-bulkers/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:41:00 GMT Baltic Exchange and Veson Nautical have announced the launch of the latest version of the official Baltic99 questionnaire for the dry bulk sector. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/dry-bulk/27022025/baltic-exchange-and-veson-nautical-launch-revamped-baltic99-questionnaire-to-enhance-bulk-carrier-vetting-processes/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/dry-bulk/27022025/baltic-exchange-and-veson-nautical-launch-revamped-baltic99-questionnaire-to-enhance-bulk-carrier-vetting-processes/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:25:00 GMT Esther Chua, AXSMarine, discusses strategies for reducing emissions in the dry bulk industry through operational improvements, fuel transition advancements and innovative tools. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/25022025/green-strategies-for-dry-bulk-shipping/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/25022025/green-strategies-for-dry-bulk-shipping/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT This is the first time in Japan that a coal carrier has been used to test biofuel for a domestic power utility company. Mitsubishi Corporation Energy Co., Ltd. in the Keihin area facilitated the supply of biofuel for the vessel. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/18022025/nyk-conducts-biofuel-trial-on-coal-carrier-for-tohoku-electric-power/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/18022025/nyk-conducts-biofuel-trial-on-coal-carrier-for-tohoku-electric-power/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:15:00 GMT Econowind has surpassed 100 VentoFoil units sold, marking a milestone in the shipping industry’s shift towards Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/10022025/econowind-passes-100th-ventofoil-unit-sold/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/10022025/econowind-passes-100th-ventofoil-unit-sold/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT Seaber.io, a Finnish maritime technology company, has announced that G2 Ocean will implement Seaber’s chartering and schedule optimisation solution. https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/05022025/g2-ocean-implements-seaber-to-optimise-fleet-planning/ https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/environment-sustainability/05022025/g2-ocean-implements-seaber-to-optimise-fleet-planning/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:20:00 GMT