VIDEO: Solar-electric ferry goes to work in the Baltic
This summer, there’s a new way to get to the island of Usedom in the Baltic Sea: a solar-electric ferry. A 14.65-meter-long emission-free vessel is operating several times a day between the
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Carnival says it’s on track to meet 2030 carbon reduction goal
The world’s largest cruise company, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK) has released its 12th annual sustainability report, detailing the key initiatives and progress made in 2021 toward its 2030 sustainability
MPC Container Ships orders methanol-fueled box ship duo
Oslo-headquartered MPC Container Ships ASA has joined the growing list of shipowners opting to order alternate-fueled newbuildings. It has placed an order with Chinese shipbuilder Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for two carbon-neutral
Tackling the problem of “sail fast, then wait”
Ever since the age of sail, cargo ships have followed the same operational practice: “sail fast, then wait” (SFTW). Ships sail to their destination at their service speed, without regard for the
AtoB@C orders seventh electric-hybrid ice class bulker
Sweden’s AtoB@C Shipping, a subsidiary of Aspo Group’s ESL Shipping, has declared an option for an additional electric-hybrid ice class 1A bulker from Indian shipyard Chowgule & Company Private Limited. AtoB@C placed
Acta Marine orders two next-gen methanol dual-fuel CSOVs
Rotterdam-headquartered Acta Marine has signed a contract for the construction of two next-generation offshore wind construction service operating vessels (CSOVs) at Turkey’s Tersan Shipyard. Built to a new SX-216 Twin-X stern design
Wiernicki: Net zero can’t be delivered without carbon capture
“Carbon capture is going to be a key transformational technology for shipping to achieve net zero emissions by 2050,” said ABS chairman, president and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki, speaking at the Posidonia
Hydrogen energy system for cruise ships gains preliminary DNV approval
Two coastal cruise ships are a step nearer to being able to travel the coast of Norway emissions-free for up to 20 hours. DNV has awarded HAV Group ASA preliminary approval for
Svitzer aims to be fully carbon neutral by 2040
Leading towage operator Svitzer, which operates 435 vessels in 32 countries, today unveiled a decarbonization strategy that aims to see the company become fully carbon neutral by 2040. The two-stage strategy will
10 minutes with WinGD on sustainable solutions
Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) is a developer of low-speed gas and diesel engines for marine propulsion. Utilizing the most advanced technology in emissions reduction, fuel efficiency, digitalization, service and support, and