The growing stringency in environmental regulation has compelled the maritime industry into a major shift in fuels. Regional and national lawmakers are also demanding a faster energy transition attributed to a changing climate of public opinion, affect…
Fuel flexibility starting with LNG Read More »
Despite the long road that lies ahead, after years of lobbying efforts there is finally a shift in the collective mindset of the shipping industry to put more emphasis on its carbon footprint. This report highlights key regulations, actions and initiat…
Shipping’s Green Future: Decarbonisation Digest Read More »
Ship watchers in ports around the world are beginning to wonder: What are those funny-looking structures on the deck of some vessels? Tall columns looking like over-dimensioned funnels, or appendages reminiscent of airplane wings? They are looking at m…
More commercial ships utilize wind technologies to cut emissions Read More »
2021 was a record year for LNG carrier new orders with 86 60,000+ CuM ships placed. This comfortably beats the previous record in 2014 when 64 ships were ordered (even if 10 ships announced by Qatar, but not confirmed by South Korean yards aren’t count…
Higher cost, higher pressure, but lower Methane slip sees MAN’s ME-GI bounce back Read More »
While the impact of COVID-19 on seafarers and port congestion have grabbed headlines over the past year, no single issue has dominated the maritime industry press more than decarbonization as climate change represents the greatest challenge of this cen…
Decarbonization of shipping – emerging alternative fuels from a US perspective Read More »