On December 10th, 2020, in Yokohama, a presentation was held to announce the establishment of the “Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships”. During the same week, Norway’s government published a white paper on green […]
Category: Sustainability
World’s first energy self-sufficient seagoing vessel visiting French Guiana
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 […]
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 […]
Three Sustainable cruises to embark on
If you miss travelling like I do and dream of somewhere to escape the lockdown and every day stress then you will enjoy a bit of daydream in this article. And of course, if you […]
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 […]
6 Maritime Sustainability Trends in 2021
As we approach the end of 2020 we start to look ahead and wonder what will 2021 bring us. In truth, this year has not been kind with the maritime industry. From the international human […]
Is this Green Cargo?
Have you heard about Grain de Sail? What about Ceiba? In case you are wondering what is so special about them, well, the first is a sail powered cargo ship and the second is a […]
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, […]
