Germany's Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure extended the term of grants to equip and convert seagoing vessels to use LNG as marine fuel until December 31, 2021. Germany came to this decision after considering that many projects did not They were able to be executed last year due to financial problems caused by the COVID19 pandemic.
The 120 TEU Yara Birkeland is the world's first battery-electric container feeder for commercial use, and the ultimate goal of the project partners is to operate it as an autonomous vessel.
With government support worth NOK 46.3 million, a Norwegian alliance aims to build the world's first green ammonia-fueled tanker to transport green ammonia. On Friday December 18, the Norwegian financing plan Pilot-E confirmed that it will support the MS Green Ammonia project with NOK 46.3 million. Grieg Edge and Wärtsilä Norway jointly lead the project to launch the GHG-free tanker in 2024.
DNV GL, the world's leading classification society, and HHI Group, the world's largest shipyard, have come together to embark on the development of future-proof tanker designs. At a recent "Green Tankers towards 2050" industry webinar, attended by more than 250 participants from shipping companies around the world, DNV GL and HHI Group presented the results of new joint research and explained how green maritime solutions they can help shipowners and managers to cope with stricter environmental regulations now and in the future.
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has more or less the same composition as natural gas used for homes and power generation, and in industry. Its main component is methane (CH4), the hydrocarbon fuel with the lowest carbon content.
Clarkson Research Services has provided subscribers with a snapshot of the number of ships - both those on the market today and those under construction - that do not use conventional fuels. Notably, in terms of tonnage, more than a quarter of all ships being built today do not use petroleum derivatives for their propulsion, according to the new research.