incorporates specific checklists to assist shipowners, operators, ports, fuel suppliers and other interested parties in safe storage and handling.

For climate experts, green or renewable hydrogen - made from electrolysis of water powered by the sun or wind - is indispensable for climate neutrality. It appears in the eight scenarios of net zero emissions of the European Commission for 2050 (ref. 1). In theory, it can do three things: store surplus renewable energy when the grid cannot absorb it, help decarbonize hard-to-electrify sectors such as long-distance transport and heavy industry, and substitute fossil fuels as carbon-free feedstock in the production of chemicals and fuels.

Report published by the Korean classification society presents its forecast on the future of marine fuels with a special focus on the potential of ammonia as a zero CO2 fuel

CC-Ocean "Project in Partnership with" K "Line and ClassNK Part of Japan government initiative to support development of marine Resource Technologies. World's first marine-based demonstration test of CO2 capture to take place on" K "Line's coal carrier for Tohoku Electric . The project will identify potential risks, and conduct operability and safety evaluations to determine ongoing specifications

The Viking Energy vessel. (Photo: Eidesvik Offshore)

Equinor has signed an agreement with Eidesvik Offshore for the modification of the Viking Energy supply vessel, to make it capable of covering long distances fueled by carbon-free ammonia. The vessel will transport supplies to installations on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS)

As the adoption of LNG as a ship fuel continues to speed up, DNV GL has launched a new online bunkering platform to take operators seamlessly from order through to delivery. FuelBoss offers ship owners, operators and suppliers a single common platform for nomination, scheduling, spot inquiries and business intelligence. LNG suppliers Gasum, Cryo Shipping and Nauticor are amongst the confirmed pilot customers and have supported the development with their expertise and domain knowledge.

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