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17 2025-04 IMO approves global shipping net-zero regulations The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, introducing an updated net-zero framework to cut international shipping emissions to net-zero by 2050.The IMO Net-Zero Framework is the first to mandate both emissions limits and GHG pricing across an ...
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11 2025-04 Wärtsilä launches methane slip reduction solution Wärtsilä has launched a methane slip reduction solution for its 50DF dual-fuel engine, converting it to spark gas (SG) operation.According to Wärtsilä, this technology optimises combustion, improving efficiency and reducing methane emissions by up to 75 per cent compared to the standard engin...
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07 2025-04 Yang Ming acquires three Japanese methanol dual-fuel ships Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has announced the acquisition of three 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships from Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.These vessels, currently under construction by Japanese Imabari Shipbuilding, are set for delivery between 2028 and 2029.This strategic move...
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31 2025-03 Hapag-Lloyd plans to retrofit five ships to methanol Hapag-Lloyd, in collaboration with Seaspan Corporation and MAN Energy Solutions, has announced its plans to convert five 10,100 TEU container vessels to methanol.This follows a successful test of a MAN S90 engine retrofitted for methanol by MAN Energy Solutions and Hitachi Zosen Marine Engine in ...
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25 2025-03 Port of Newcastle advances Clean Energy Precinct with MHI The Port of Newcastle has signed a formal Advisory Agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), thereby advancing its Clean Energy Precinct (CEP).The Agreement will enable the Port of Newcastle to draw upon MHI’s knowledge and technical expertise in the production, storage and distribution ...
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19 2025-03 California, Shanghai unite to drive green shipping corridor Transportation and environmental policy experts from California state agencies and the ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Shanghai have met to discuss creating a Green Shipping Corridor to decarbonise the maritime industry.The California-Shanghai Maritime Decarbonisation Forum at the Port of L...
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13 2025-03 Cummins gains DNV approval for methanol-ready marine engine Cummins Inc. (CMI) has received DNV Approval in Principle (AiP) for its methanol-ready QSK60 IMO II and IMO III engines, with outputs ranging from 2000 – 2700 hp (1491 – 2013 kW).Following extensive field testing, Cummins plans to launch the retrofit kits post-2028 to align with market demand a...
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07 2025-03 LR, Microsoft to advance nuclear tech in maritime using AI Lloyd’s Register (LR) has announced that it would use generative AI to provide capabilities built using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, bridging the gap between terrestrial and marine applications.The capabilities are intended to improve the licensing process for nuclear technology and will be u...
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05 2025-03 Maersk names 11th dual-fuel methanol vessel in Mumbai A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has commemorated the naming of its newest dual-fuel methanol container carrier in Mumbai as part of the vessel’s inaugural journey to India.The vessel, called Albert Maersk, is the 11th in Maersk’s fleet that can run on methanol.The naming ceremony took place on 2...
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27 2025-02 Mindanao Container Terminal transitions to solar power Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), operated by International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) at the Port of Cagayan de Oro, has started operating exclusively on solar power during daylight hours.Since 14 February, MCT has been using solar energy supplied by PrimeRES Energy Corporation un...
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