Q&A—Part 1: Blue Sky Maritime on net zero emissions for shipping
In Part 1 of a two-part Q&A series with Blue Sky Maritime Coalition President David Cummins, Marine Log finds out what the organization is all about and how it hopes to strategically
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VIDEO: Zero-emission, zero-crew box ship makes first trip
The world’s first all-electric autonomous containership, Yara Birkeland has completed its maiden voyage in the Oslo Fjord. The 120 TEU vessel will be used by Norwegian fertilizer giant Yara to transport mineral
U.S. signs on to “green corridors” declaration
Green corridors – specific trade routes between major port hubs where zero-emission solutions are demonstrated and supported – could help speed shipping’s transition away from fossil fuels. At COP26 yesterday, the concept
Scandlines orders zero emissions freight ferry
Scandlines has entered into a contract with Cemre Shipyard, Turkey, to build an emissions-free freight ferry for its route between Puttgarden, Germany, and Rødby, Denmark. The vessel will be built as a
First Movers Coalition ups pressure for zero emission shipping
Another day at the COP26 conference and another signal that the pressure is on shipping to decarbonize—with, or without, IMO beefing up its GHG reduction targets. Shipping is a key focus area
COP26: U.S. signs “Zero by 2050” declaration
The U.S. is one of 14 countries signatory to a Declaration on Zero Emission Shipping by 2050 released at the COP26 conference in Glasgow yesterday. Interestingly, as well as countries such as
Veteran Alpine lake ferry set for battery repower
An historic Swiss passenger ferry built in 1933 and now on its third diesel engine is to be repowered again, but this time with batteries. Carrying up to 60 passengers, the ferry,
Leading cargo owners commit to “zero by 2040” target
Amazon, Ikea and Unilever are among a group of leading cargo owners that have committed to progressively switch all of their ocean freight to vessels powered by zero-carbon fuels by 2040. Along
UN Secretary General calls for zero emission ships by 2030
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres is adding his voice to those calling on shipping to up its decarbonization ambitions, calling actions thus far at IMO “some initial steps.” In his opening
ICS sets out path to net zero by 2050
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has submitted a proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), detailing urgent measures that governments need to take to help shipping achieve net zero CO2 emissions