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OCTOBER 19, 2020

Singaporean-based tonnage provider Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), has appointed GoodFuels to supply biofuel bunkers for its 2010-built 47,377 deadweight tonne MR tanker M/T Pacific Beryl. The policy calls for the testing and use of various alternative marine fuels to significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions today.

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

The Danish fuel cell manufacturer Blue World Technologies is developing a methanol fuel cell-powered auxiliary power unit (APU) to replace conventional diesel generators for power supply on board ships. This means that the energy supply can be tailored to specific customer needs.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

With the latest purchase of approximately 60 million liters (approximately 16 million gallons US) of Sustainable Marine Fuel, DHL will reduce a total of 180,000 tonnes of tank-to-wake (TtW) CO 2 e on both FCL (full container load) and LCL (less than container load) shipping until 2024.

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APRIL 6, 2022

The Scandlines zero-emission ferry project, announced in November 2021 and which will result in the world’s largest electric-powered hybrid ferry, will run on an advanced 10 MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) from Leclanché. The ferry was designed by LMG Marin AS, Norway, and will be constructed at Cemre Shipyard in Turkey.

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Emissions Mariner Lithium Ion Batteries 273

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The technology group Wärtsilä has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) tied to a License and Cooperation agreement with UK-based Anemoi Marine Technologies for the future sales and servicing of Rotor Sail solutions to the shipping industry. —Kim Diederichsen, CEO of Anemoi Marine Technologies.

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APRIL 9, 2021

Denmark-based Everfuel A/S has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with an undisclosed German-Norwegian shipping company for collaboration on hydrogen supply to a new zero-emission shipping solution. Everfuel is well-positioned to provide maritime fueling solutions across Scandinavia and Europe.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Moller - Maersk (Maersk) and Equinor signed an agreement securing supply of green methanol for Maersk’s new methanol-enabled feeder vessel ( earlier post ) during its initial months of operation from September 2023 and into the first half of 2024. It is critical to get energy majors to the table and start supplying future fuels at scale.

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Green Supplies Mariner Grid 199

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Corvus Energy has been selected by Holland Ship Electric to supply lithium-ion battery-based energy storage systems (ESS) for five new all-electric ferries being built by Holland Shipyards Group, a total system integrator of electric systems for the global marine market, for Amsterdam’s municipal public transport provider, GVB.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

French start-up Hyliko plans to integrate Toyota’s second-generation hydrogen fuel cell modules into heavy-duty trucks for their zero-emission fleet offering. The partnership with Hyliko also marks another step towards TME’s vision for hydrogen ecosystems in Europe, stimulating both supply and demand to expand into viable business models.

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APRIL 4, 2020

At a time when pollution regulations are increasingly focused on the emissions ships generate, the SCiB will contribute to the protection of the marine and global environments. Ships are responsible for about 800 million metric tons of CO 2 every year, roughly equivalent to the annual emission of Germany.

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JUNE 8, 2023

TECO 2030 and Skeleton Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the use of renewable hydrogen in the maritime sector and demonstrate zero-emissions voyage and port operations. Shipping is considered a hard-to-decarbonize sector and its CO 2 emissions account for 2.89 % of the world’s emissions.

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AUGUST 26, 2023

The technology group Wärtsilä selected Corvus Energy, the leading provider of zero-emission solutions for the maritime industry, to supply the battery systems for the Incat Tasmania lightweight Ro-Pax ferry. Earlier post.) This project is made possible by Corvus’ lightweight battery, the Dolphin NextGen.

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AUGUST 11, 2022

UK-based Expleo, a global engineering, technology and consultancy service provider, has developed a closed-loop fuel solution for global shipping that delivers a 92% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe) in the model vessel. —Jonathan Taylor, VP of Marine, Expleo. Bibby Wavemaster 1, the model vessel. million (US$1.7

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Global Mariner Fuel Wind 512

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AUGUST 16, 2021

Mitsui OSK Lines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a joint study to build a supply chain of renewable energy-derived ammonia (green ammonia) with Australian energy company Origin Energy. The MOL Group aims at net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 in the “MOL Group Environmental Vision 2.1”.

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Supplies Green Energy Mariner 221

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JANUARY 24, 2020

Norway-based energy company Equinor has contracted with Eidesvik Offshore for the Viking Energy supply vessel, which is being retrofitted to make it capable of covering long distances fueled by carbon-free ammonia. The vessel will transport supplies to installations on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). The Viking Energy.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

The funds will support the deployment of thousands of zero-emission trucks, school buses and transit buses to deliver clean air benefits to communities hit hardest by the impacts of pollution from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. 97 million for emerging opportunities such as aviation, locomotive, marine vessels and vehicle-grid integration.

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MARCH 6, 2021

(OCI) and MAN Energy Solutions (MAN) to develop methanol and ammonia as marine fuels to support industry-wide decarbonization and environmental preservation efforts. Also, EPS will construct newbuild vessels with MAN engines powered by the same two alternative marine fuels. OCI intends to charter the first retrofitted vessel from EPS.

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its advanced Energy Storage System (ESS) to be retrofitted on four Harvey Energy class LNG-fueled Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs). A fifth vessel in this class was earlier fitted with a Wärtsilä ESS. Louisiana-based Harvey Gulf placed this latest order with Wärtsilä in October. © Harvey Gulf.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019

SEALNG, the multi-sector industry coalition accelerating the widespread adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, welcomed Canadian LNG provider FortisBC to the growing coalition. FortisBC brings to the coalition nearly 50 years’ experience in LNG production in Western Canada.

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DECEMBER 17, 2022

MAN Energy Solutions has won a fourth order to supply engines to Chinese shipbuilder, COSCO Heavy Industries, in Qidong for the construction of a second F-Class installation vessel used for the installation of offshore wind turbines and foundations. —Elvis Ettenhofer, Head of Marine Four-Stroke APAC, MAN Energy Solutions.

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AUGUST 26, 2014

A recently released total fuel cycle analysis for maritime case studies shows that natural gas fuels reduce some air quality pollutants substantially, and reduce major greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions slightly, when compared to conventional petroleum-based marine fuels (low-sulfur and high-sulfur).

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JUNE 30, 2023

Seen as one of the most promising alternative fuels for the maritime energy transition, ammonia can be combusted with almost no carbon dioxide emissions. To enable sustainable and scalable new energy pathways such as ammonia as a marine fuel, we must advance technological developments.

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JULY 3, 2020

The technology group Wärtsilä, in close customer cooperation with Knutsen OAS Shipping AS and Repsol, as well as with the Sustainable Energy Catapult Centre, will commence the world’s first long-term, full-scale, testing of ammonia as a fuel in a marine four-stroke combustion engine. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 3, 2023

Neste has signed an agreement to charter two new lower-emission product tankers from Terntank. The innovative design and onboard emission reduction technologies will further reduce Neste’s environmental impact and emissions of shipping. The ships are due for delivery during the second half of 2025 and beginning of 2026.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The collaboration between GM and Pure Watercraft advances a shared vision to promote sustainability through an expansion of zero-emissions mobility for future generations and reflects the holistic approach necessary for widespread EV adoption, GM said.

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APRIL 15, 2019

A lifecycle study by consultancy thinkstep, commissioned by SEALNG and SGMF, has found that greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions of up to 21% are achievable now from LNG as a marine fuel, compared with current oil-based marine fuels, over the entire life-cycle from Well-to-Wake (WtW). —SEALNG Chairman Peter Keller. Others (5%).

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

scrubbers—is responsible for up to 9% of certain emissions of carcinogenic and environmentally harmful substances in the Baltic Sea—considerably more than was previously known. A scrubber is used on ships to clean exhaust gases, primarily to reduce emissions of sulfur oxides to the atmosphere.

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MAY 22, 2023

The first focus of this collaboration is a possible retrofit of Amogy’s proprietary ammonia-to-power system on one of Skansi’s existing vessels, allowing it to operate with zero emissions. Skansi owns and operates 5 platform supply vessels.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Under its “JERA Zero CO 2 Emissions 2050” objective, JERA has been working to reduce CO 2 emissions from its domestic and overseas businesses to zero by 2050, to promote the adoption of greener fuels, and to pursue thermal power that does not emit CO 2 during power generation.

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JULY 14, 2023

This marks a major milestone on our road to developing a full-scale two-stroke ammonia marine engine. This successful combustion represents yet another, important step towards decarbonizing the marine market and bringing big things to zero. —Thomas S. 1 for 1-cylinder ammonia testing initiated.

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Engine Mariner Water Oil 369

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APRIL 18, 2020

MAN Energy Solutions has won the order to supply six MAN B&W 9S50ME-C9.6 These will use fuel-oil during navigation and lithium mega-batteries in harbor, thus guaranteeing zero emissions in port—and meeting the Registro Italiano Navale (RINA) Green Plus class notation—while still satisfying energy requirements at berth.

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JULY 15, 2013

The Cat marine hybrid power system uses AKA’s XeroPoint Hybrid system. Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has introduced the the Cat Powered Marine Hybrid System, a complete hybrid propulsion package applicable to all engine platforms. —Michael Braun, Caterpillar Marine Power Systems tug and salvage segment manager.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

bp and Maersk Tankers, with support from the Danish Maritime Authority, have successfully completed trials using biofuel-blended marine fuel in product tankers, demonstrating that sustainable biofuels can be used as a marine drop-in fuel to help reduce carbon emissions in shipping.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

NYK Line, Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU), and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) signed a joint R&D agreement for the commercialization of an ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier (AFAGC) that would use ammonia as the main fuel, in addition to an ammonia floating storage and regasification barge (A-FSRB).

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Gas Commercial Fuel Mariner 459

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JANUARY 31, 2019

As part of a strategy to continue providing low-emissions solutions for harsh offshore operating environments, Siemens has opened a fully robotized and digitalized plant in Norway that will develop and manufacture energy storage technologies for both marine and offshore oil and gas applications. Copyright: Neil Robertson.

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AUGUST 27, 2018

ABS has confirmed the successful conversion of a slow-speed marine diesel engine to operate on ethane as a fuel. The 15-day long conversion followed engine performance and emissions testing at Kawasaki in Japan, to prove the principle that burning ethane in the Navigator ME-GI engines would be possible. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Boskalis, a leading global dredging and marine expert, and GoodFuels Marine, a leading provider of sustainable marine biofuels to the global commercial shipping fleet, have successfully performed live tests on a sustainable wood-based drop-in biofuel called UPM BioVerno. Earlier post.)

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