We’re a long way from seeing ships made with green steel, but ships’ equipment made with fossil-free steel may not be far away. With global steel production accounting for some 7% of
Clarkson’s Research reports that the first half of 2022 saw a record 268 alternate-fueled newbuilding vessels ordered, totaling 22 million gross tons and with a total contract value of $38 billion. This
by Ricky Elder; Zero Emission Industries Governments, companies, and individuals alike have come to recognize the very real need to reduce the emissions we subject to our planet. As a contributor of
By Stéphanie Lesage, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Airseas There is a growing consensus that immediate action is needed to decarbonize shipping, but much of the debate remains focused on alternative fuels
A partnership between ABB and fuel cell specialist Ballard Power Systems, Burnaby, B.C., has marked a maritime milestone. Their concept for a high-power hydrogen fuel cell capable of generating 3 megawatts (4,000
Current barriers to the uptake of hydrogen as a ship’s fuel include the difficulties and costs of its production, distribution and on board storage. However, by producing hydrogen on board using readily
Summarizing the latest trends in green technology uptake and fleet renewal from the Clarksons’ Fueling Transition report and monthly data series, Steve Gordon, Clarksons Research managing director, comments that the uptake of
Perth, Western Australia-headquartered Global Energy Ventures (ASX: GEV) is pushing forward with its plans to develop compressed hydrogen tankers as a means of transporting green energy to regional markets. Back in July
Using a demonstration test boat equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell, Yanmar Power Technology (YPT) has conducted the world’s first 70 MPa (over 10,000 psi) high-pressure hydrogen refueling of a vessel. The
This issue focuses on a unique approach to ferry design, plus more ferry and cruise industry news. Learn about a new rail ferry, how ferry ridership is set to boom, and more!