New proposed European Regulation would impose a limit on the intensity of greenhouse gases ("GHG") of the energy used on board by a ship arriving, staying or leaving ports under the jurisdiction of an EU Member State. It would also force the use of onshore power supply or zero-emission technology in EU ports.

The report, financed by the World Bank, does not recommend the use of LNG as a marine fuel or the support of investments in LNG infrastructure, not only because it is not compatible in the long term with a goal of zero emissions but also denies its advantages as transition fuel.

During a webinar to celebrate the christening of the Titan LNG Flexfueler002 in the port of Antwerp, Audenaerdt said that many of the same questions related to LNG sourcing have been raised when conducting hydrogen hazard analyzes.

Shell has obtained an LNG bunkering license from the Government of Gibraltar, which will allow the oil company to develop a range of LNG bunkering services in Gibraltar. Operations will be carried out STS in the Bay of Algeciras.

Cyprus is introducing changes to its tonnage tax system to encourage shipowners to operate greener vessels Starting in fiscal 2021, the annual tonnage tax will be reduced by up to 30% for each vessel that demonstrates proactive measures to reduce its environmental impact.

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.