A report from the Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonization Hub says that the shipping industry faces two alternative decarbonization paths with hydrogen-based fuels and biofuels vying for prominence. Its analysis of future maritime
With seaborne carriage of ammonia cargoes predicted to soar, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has booked orders to build the world’s first four next-generation 88,000 cubic meter eco-friendly very large ammonia
The “ammonia-ready” label is starting to be seen on an increasing number of recently announced shipbuilding contracts. But, while engine designers get nearer to bringing to market engines capable of burning ammonia,
Upping the ante in the car carrier size and greenness game, Oslo, Norway, headquartered Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a letter of intent with China Merchants Jinling (Jiangsu) for four 9,350 CEU (car
Marine diesel operators around the world and across all sectors are looking to use greener fuels — and that includes the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). According to one of the largest
By Michael Complita, PE, Principal in Charge, Elliott Bay Design Group It is well studied that pound for pound and passenger for passenger, moving goods and people by water has always been
Japan’s NYK Line has placed an order with Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. (KHI) for its sixth LPG / liquefied ammonia very large gas carrier (VLGC). To be built at the KHI Sakaide
With the race on to develop engines able to burn the next generation of future fuels, MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful first running of a test engine on ammonia at
Norwegian plans for a green ammonia bunkering network first announced in April 2022 are making progress. State-owned energy giant Equinor has become a partner in the “AFNO 2030 – Ammonia fuel for
Any discussion of developments in marine engine design must start with fuels — notably future fuels because any ship ordered today will have an expected operating life of around 20 to 25
