With vessels operating for 25–30 years and only around 4% of the fleet renewed annually, newbuild decisions made over the coming decade will establish much of the engine capacity available in 2050. Yet having the capacity to consume a new fuel does not…
The International Maritime Organisation’s 22nd Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 22) closed in London on September 4 with negotiators signalling renewed momentum towards a final agreement on the organisatio…
Fresh momentum for Net-Zero Framework gains Read More »
The maritime industry has spent the past decade debating which fuel will ultimately dominate the journey to net zero. According to DNV’s latest Maritime Forecast to 2050, however, that may be the wrong question entirely. The key message from the newly-…
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Onboard carbon capture and storage systems (oCCS) could play a significant role in helping shipping reduce CO2 emissions, while alternative fuel supply chains continue to develop, according to a new Lloyd’s Register (LR) report. The report, Applying On…
As shipping accelerates its transition towards lower and zero greenhouse gas fuels, the industry is entering one of the most significant periods of operational change in its history. Methanol, ethanol, ammonia, hydrogen and biofuels all have a role to …
The safety paradox of decarbonisation: new fuels, new risks Read More »