The world’s first energy self-sufficient seagoing vessel powered by hydrogen, Energy Observer, is currently visiting French Guiana. This is Energy Observer’s 61st stopover around the world since 2017. In Spring 2017 the boat started a world […]
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Methanol – the safe clean Arctic fuel?
In late November, IMO states have agreed amendments to MARPOL regulations to restrict the use of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) in Arctic waters, changes that have come in for criticism from environmental groups thanks to […]
MSC Cruises wins NAMEPA Environmental Award
Every year, NAMEPA (North American Marine Environment Protection Association) recognizes companies, educators, associations, government agencies, academic institutions and individuals whose efforts support their mission to the “Save Our Seas” program. This year, among the winners, MSC […]
First microplastic collection device installed and tested on a ship
Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has teamed up with Miura, a Japanese ballast water treatment system manufactured to install a microplastic collection device on one of its new wood chip carrier. Microplastics effects The term […]
Alfa Laval PureCool – making LNG great again
To stay on topic with the previous post about emissions and what is the IMO plan to reduce greenhouse gas emission, this week, Alfa Laval launched a new maritime environmental system, Alfa Laval PureCool. The […]
New MARPOL draft amendments approved by MEPC 75
With MEPC 75 taking place these days, there is a lot of talk about what’s the plan to reduce emissions by 2030. Already, the October draft for mandatory regulations to cut the carbon intensity of […]
Satellite used to detect marine pollution from individual ships
Recently and, for the first time, scientists were able to detect nitrogen dioxide (NO2) plumes from individual ships from space, by using data from the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite. Since the beginning of 2020, the maximum […]
AI driven ships: will Mayflower change Shipping as we know it?
If you are like me and enjoy a good hi-tech story, then the new Mayflower Autonomous ship launch must have intrigued you. Powered by AI and the energy from the sun, the new trimaran Mayflower […]
A Self-Driving, Zero Emission Ferry that wants to revolutionize public transport
What would you say if there was a ferry in your city that is self-driving, can be summoned with your phone and on top of that, is emission free? If there is none, don’t worry, […]
Methanol as Marine Fuel?
The IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee has adopted new interim guidelines on the use of ethyl and methyl alcohols as options for marine fuel. Currently, Methanol is considered to be among the lowest emission fuels for […]
