Methanol and Wind Hybrid Tankers Ordered
Swedish tanker operator Terntank reported that it has ordered methanol and wind hybrid tankers, as it works toward its goal of fossil-free operations. The company is over 100 years
Fund-and-Reward Carbon Emissions Program
A new Fund-and-Reward carbon emissions program is the brainchild of the International Chamber of Shipping. A fee would be charged on carbon and pay shipowners who reduce thei
Hydrogen-Powered Tugboat | A World First
On October 27th, Belgium were recipients of the world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat after completing construction in Spain. There shall be a hydrogen system installed on the v
Rigid Sail MOL Bulker | Maiden Voyage Complete
A rigid sail MOL bulker, named The Shofu Maru, completed its maiden voyage to Australia from Japan on October 24th drawing a lot of local attention as the sight of a 770-foot long
Lower Volumes of Shipping Predicted
As the Ukraine war continues, lower volumes of shipping have been predicted due to the softening demand in the global ocean freight sector. The DP World reported, in its recent upd
Ammonia Bunker Vessels in Development
Currently there are two companies reported to be working on some of maritime industry’s first ammonia bunker vessels. The industry is continuing to highlight the potential of amm
Eco-friendly VLCC – A World First
In September China received the first delivery today from an eco-friendly VLCC, a world first. This supertanker has been fitted with four rigid sails to reduce carbon emissions. Ot
Carbon Capture Startup Supported By Industry Leaders
As decarbonising becomes an ever increasing hot topic within the global shipping community, a carbon capture startup company has been founded, called Carbon Ridge. Carbon Ridge are
Container Shipping Schedule On 20 Month High
Now life is slowly getting back to normality after COVID, the container shipping schedule is on 20 Month High, as it becomes more reliable. For the global shipping industry this is
Underwater Noise From Boats Negatively Impact Marine Environment
Underwater noise from boats can negatively impact the marine environment and vulnerable marine mammals. That is why the Government of Canada is investing. The Government of Canada
