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Decarbonisation & GHG reduction - discover future of maritime at Amsterdam Expo

One of the world’s major exhibitions and conferences for maritime electrification, decarbonisation, and GHG reduction solutions will once again dock in Amsterdam this June. Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe will feature 200+ exhibitors under one roof, PLUS a full three-day conference programme with 40+ expert speakers!  Hosting industry pioneers Taking place at the Amsterdam RAI in the Netherlands, on June 18, 19 & 20, the event will host over 200 exhibitors, in...

Inmarsat announces Marine Learning Systems (MLS) as winner of the inaugural Ferry Open Innovation Challenge

Inmarsat, the globally renowned company in global, mobile satellite communications, has unveiled e-learning technology and service provider, Marine Learning Systems (MLS) as the winner of the inaugural Inmarsat Ferry Open Innovation Challenge, a competition inviting start-ups and SMEs to propose digital solutions that promise to enhance the working lives of ferry crews. Launched in January 2022, in collaboration with the largest ferry operator in Greece, Attica Group, and UK digital consultancy...

MAN Energy Solutions’ ME-GI engines to power liquid-CO2 carriers in carbon-capture-and-storage (CCS) project

Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd. has ordered 2 × MAN B&W 7S35ME-GI dual-fuel engines in connection with the construction of two 7,500 cubic-metre, liquid CO2 carriers for Northern Lights, the joint venture between Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies. Each ME-GI engine will feature MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary EcoEGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system. Delivery of the 130-metre carriers has been set for mid-2024. Carbon-capture-and-storage (CCS) project Northern Lights i...

DNV Conference brings together industry voices to show collaboration is shipping’s true fuel of the future

Participants from across the maritime value chain participated in the DNV Conference – The Fuel of the Future. Aimed at advancing the idea that collaboration is the key to success in decarbonising the maritime world, the event attracted more than 6500 registrants and brought together a comprehensive line-up of shipowners, energy majors, financers, and regulators who offered their unique insights on how shipping can be chart the optimal route ahead. Decarbonisation Decarbonisation is t...

DNV and partners launch CETO Joint Industry Project (JIP) to develop low pressure solutions for CO2 ship transport

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) will be a key technology if the world is to meet the goals of the Paris and Glasgow agreements. Although the technologies and the industry are very much still emerging, a possible challenge is connecting capture sources to facilities for use or storage sites, especially where pipelines are not an option. As a result, CO2 transport ship technology will be needed if large quantities are to be safely transported at costs that are commercially viable. Most transport...

Borchard Lines Ltd carries out trial of Shell GTL Fuel, recently launched at Certas Energy’s HGV refuelling site at the Port of Liverpool, UK

Certas Energy, working in partnership with Peel Ports Group, recently launched Shell GTL Fuel, at their new 24-hours HGV refuelling site, located at the Port of Liverpool, in the United Kingdom (UK). Borchard Lines Ltd, who have been operating liner shipping services since 1933, are the first company, at the Port of Liverpool, to trial Shell GTL Fuel, in two of their fleet vehicles. Shell GTL Fuel Shell GTL Fuel is a liquid fuel that is a cleaner burning alternative to diesel. Shell GTL Fuel...

Kongsberg and Shell enter into a strategic partnership agreement

Kongsberg Digital (Kongsberg) and Shell International Exploration & Production (Shell Marine) have announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership agreement. Hege Skryseth, President of Kongsberg Digital and Executive Vice President (EVP) at Kongsberg, said “We are very excited to enter into this new strategic partnership agreement with Shell International and enable the digital transformation of their Wells business unit.” Digital transformation Hege Skryseth ad...

MSC and Shell Marine agree to help accelerate the decarbonisation of the global shipping sector

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Shell International Petroleum Company Limited (Shell) have agreed to work closely together to help accelerate the decarbonisation of the global shipping sector. The long-term memorandum of understanding will help MSC and Shell to play enhanced roles in the energy transformation of shipping, as developers and early adopters of innovative technologies and fuel solutions. The companies plan to develop a range of safe, sustainable and competitive tec...

DNV and industry consortium publish “Handbook for Hydrogen-fuelled Vessels”

A consortium of 26 companies and associations, led by DNV, has launched the “Handbook for Hydrogen-fuelled Vessels" to address the uncertainties surrounding hydrogen as ship fuel. The MarHySafe joint development project (JDP) aims to create a knowledge base for safe hydrogen operations in shipping. Decarbonisation Green hydrogen could play a crucial role in the maritime industry’s journey towards decarbonisation. Many in shipping recognise hydrogen’s potential as a fuel, but...

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