Decarbonisation news
Vale and Petrobras announce a partnership to test fuel with renewable content on bulk carrier
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.
Engine retrofits to reduce emissions on two bulk carriers
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.
Peer-reviewed study highlights scrubbers’ role in science-based decarbonisation
Study in collaboration with Oldendorff finds that for large bulk carriers, heavy fuel oil with a scrubber can outperform low-sulfur fuels.
DNV verifies 11.1 million t carbon dioxide emissions avoided for Jotun coated vessels
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.
Procureship announces ESG agreement with Achilles Maritime Network
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.
MOL deploys the world's first ammonia-fuelled Capesize bulkers
These will be the world's first ammonia dual-fuel Capesize bulkers and chemical tankers.
Baltic Exchange and Veson Nautical launch revamped Baltic99 Questionnaire to enhance bulk carrier vetting processes
Baltic Exchange and Veson Nautical have announced the launch of the latest version of the official Baltic99 questionnaire for the dry bulk sector.
Green strategies for dry bulk shipping
Esther Chua, AXSMarine, discusses strategies for reducing emissions in the dry bulk industry through operational improvements, fuel transition advancements and innovative tools.
Econowind passes 100th VentoFoil unit sold
Econowind has surpassed 100 VentoFoil units sold, marking a milestone in the shipping industry’s shift towards Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion.
G2 Ocean implements Seaber to optimise fleet planning
Seaber.io, a Finnish maritime technology company, has announced that G2 Ocean will implement Seaber’s chartering and schedule optimisation solution.