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MAY 29, 2020

A Northwestern Engineering-led team has developed a highly porous smart sponge that selectively soaks up oil in water. With an ability to absorb more than 30 times its weight in oil, the sponge could be used to clean up oil spills inexpensively and efficiently without harming marine life. —Vikas Nandwana.

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Water Oil Mariner Pollution 243

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JUNE 26, 2020

In an EU-funded research project, an international consortium is aiming to develop new production methods for sustainable marine fuels to replace heavy fuel oils in shipping. However, HFOs are banned in the national waters of many countries. Although cleaner fuels are available, many companies opt for HFOs due to their low cost.

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Mariner Oil Fuel Cleaner 273

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JANUARY 15, 2021

Ricardo plc and AFC Energy plc, a leading provider of hydrogen power generation technologies, signed a collaboration agreement on the joint creation of hydrogen fuel cell product and service offerings, with an initial focus on marine, rail and stationary 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.

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Engine Mariner Water Oil 369

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MARCH 3, 2023

The voyage is an example of how Methanex and MOL are collaborating to demonstrate the viability of methanol as a marine fuel with a pathway to net-zero emissions. Methanol also significantly reduces smog-causing emissions such as particulates, sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides.

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Fuel Mariner Belgium Carbon 243

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

Rolls-Royce and Canadian vessel designers Robert Allan have developed the world’s first shallow-water push boat powered by LNG natural gas engines. LNG (liquefied natural gas) is gaining traction in maritime circles, enabling operators to reduce emissions that are harmful to the environment and to the climate.

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Water Power Powered Mariner 195

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AUGUST 31, 2019

The Government of Canada recognizes that marine species, including the Southern Resident killer whale, are impacted by underwater vessel noise. Working with Teekay provides access to private sector expertise and capital to deploy new technologies on low-emission and low-noise crude oil tankers operating in Canadian waters.

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Canada Emissions Mariner Oil 247

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AUGUST 22, 2023

Produced by industrialization partner Yara Marine Technologies, the WindWings are expected to generate average fuel savings of up to 30% on new build vessels, which could be even higher if used in combination with alternative fuels.

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Mariner Wind Alternative Fuels Mitsubishi 195

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JANUARY 6, 2023

Infinitum, creator of the air core motor ( earlier post ), introduced Aircore Mobility, a next-generation, axial flux propulsion and traction motor designed to sustainably power passenger and commercial electric vehicles, as well as aviation, marine, construction, agricultural machines and auxiliary applications.

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JUNE 3, 2020

The technology group Wärtsilä has joined a consortium of key partners to form Zero Emission Services B.V. The concept is supported by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. Within the Netherlands transport sector, inland navigation accounts for 5% of carbon dioxide emissions.

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JUNE 18, 2015

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has identified biobutanol as a suitable and safe alternative biofuel to ethanol. Multiple reports show that ethanol blends greater than 10% can cause significant damage to marine engines. As a result, the marine industry has explored biobutanol fuel blends with promising results.

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JUNE 15, 2013

The second ( DTMA-91-R-2013-0009 ) will award up to $500,000 for a comprehensive study on the issues associated with the bunkering (supplying a ship with fuel) of LNG for marine vessels. Vessel emission reduction pilot/demonstration project. Emissions data must be made available to MARAD and can be used publicly. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Eligible diesel vehicles, engines and equipment may include drayage trucks; marine engines; locomotives and non-road engines; and equipment or vehicles used in the handling of cargo at a marine or inland water port. Verified Marine Shore Connection Systems: up to 25% of the cost of eligible shore connection systems.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Mariner 261

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MARCH 25, 2020

In climate models, if you simulate the world with sulfur emissions from shipping, and you simulate the world without these emissions, there is a sizable cooling effect from changes in the model clouds due to shipping. The calculated concentration of cloud droplets without emissions along the shipping route (yellow line).

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MAY 17, 2020

The entire life cycle of the passenger cars is taken into account, including the manufacture of the vehicles and the environmentally relevant emissions from driving. Depletion of fresh water reserves [m 3 ]. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg N-eq.]. Noise emissions [Person-Pascal/second]. in review).

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Mariner Climate Change DC Cars 435

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MAY 10, 2013

The Government of Canada is adopting stricter environmental standards to reduce air emissions from ships navigating in Canadian waters. These changes further align Canada’s air emission standards with the United States. The changes we are announcing today will help make our oceans and lakes cleaner by reducing ship emissions.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

More than 1GWh of batteries are now sailing on waters globally, reflecting 72% industry growth in 2022, according to a new report from IDTechEx. Based on primary supplier interviews, it further shares technology analysis and price information on marine Li-ion battery systems ($/kWh 2020 - 2044) and electric propulsion systems.

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DECEMBER 19, 2020

has selected Siemens Energy to provide advanced marine solutions for the country’s first fleet of 23 boats to be equipped with electric propulsion drive trains with energy storage integration (batteries) and vessel automation technologies. India’s first greenfield and largest shipbuilding yard, Cochin Shipyard Ltd., Cochin Shipyard Ltd.

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JUNE 13, 2019

SW/TCH Maritime (SW/TCH), an impact investment platform building the first fleet of zero-emissions maritime vessels in the US, announced its investment to construct and own the ‘Water Go Round’ e-ferry in collaboration with Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine ( GGZEM ), a provider of turn-key hydrogen fuel cell power systems for ships.

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APRIL 7, 2022

His research is also relevant to port and inland marine vessels, such as tugboats and ferries. Hydrous ethanol (also sometimes known as azeotropic ethanol) typically ranges from 186 proof (93% ethanol, 7% water) to 192 proof (96% ethanol, 4% water). Older locomotive engines generate a surprising amount of unwanted emissions.

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MARCH 13, 2022

Able to convert waste heat directly into electrical power, the E-PowerPack uses Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology to reduce ship fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. —Lars Skytte Jørgensen, Vice President Technology Development, Energy Systems, Alfa Laval Marine Division. All can make a sizeable difference.

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Waste Mariner Gas-Electric Exhaust 448

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JANUARY 12, 2014

EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-02 ) that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Fleet 257

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AUGUST 13, 2021

High-throughput clusters, such as marine ports, concentrate harmful criteria pollutants such as diesel particulate matter and oxides of nitrogen. Locomotives and marine vessels emit approximately 90% of diesel particulate matter and 24% of statewide NO x.

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Hydrogen Sacramento Mariner San Francisco 170

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APRIL 28, 2021

The California Energy Commission is awarding $2 million (GFO-20-604, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstrations in Rail and Marine Applications at Ports (H2RAM)) and Southern California Gas Co. The boat will be fueled with hydrogen through mobile, portable systems developed by ZEI for marine vessel fueling. Joseph Pratt, CEO of ZEI.

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DECEMBER 5, 2016

Members of the Marine Algae Industrialization Consortium (MAGIC), led by Duke University in North Carolina, have published an open-access paper in the journal Oceanography presenting the large-scale industrial cultivation of marine microalgae (ICMM) as an answer to pressing global energy, food and climate security issues. Greene et al.

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Mariner Climate Global Industrial 150

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JULY 26, 2021

This new vessel will feature an innovative hybrid propulsion system that integrates hydrogen fuel cells alongside a conventional diesel-electric power plant, enabling zero-emission operations. All research vessels are stationed and maintained at the university’s Nimitz Marine Facility in Point Loma.

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San Diego Hydrogen Hybrid Mariner 448

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-07 ) that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports located in areas of poor air quality.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Clean Alternative 210

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MAY 23, 2022

Building on the company’s expertise in low-carbon ammonia production, clean ammonia will be manufactured using innovative technology to achieve at least a 90% reduction in CO 2 emissions. million metric tonnes of clean ammonia and capture at least 90% of CO 2 emissions, permanently sequestering more than 1.8 Source: Nutrien.

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

When stationary in the field or in port, the boats will be able to operate on battery power only, thereby greatly reducing both fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. The boats will be capable of closed bus Dynamic Positioning (DP) operation running only one engine augmented by the Wärtsilä Energy Storage System. © Wärtsilä Corporation.

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DECEMBER 15, 2019

With significant emission reductions in terms of CO 2 , SO x , NO x and other particles, the injection technology developed by FUELSAVE GmbH paves the way for making shipping greener and more energy efficient. SAL’s MV Trina is the first vessel to be retrofitted with the FS MARINE+ system in Q1 2020.

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Hydrogen Mariner Cleaner Emissions 195

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The order with Wärtsilä was placed in June 2022 by Shanghai CSIC Marine Propulsion Equipment, the integrator for the newbuild project. The project specifications emphasise emissions reduction and energy savings. Xiamen port is an important deep water harbour in China’s Xiamen Fujian province. The 5000 HP tug is 38.3

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

AVAPCO will demonstrate a production process for clean, affordable cellulosic sugars, which are derived from agricultural or woody waste residues and can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions for a variety of products including SAF, bioplastics, and biopolymers. Award amount: $2,800,000). Award amount: $3,500,000).

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MAY 31, 2021

Wärtsilä will supply its Wärtsilä HY Module , a containerized hybrid battery power and energy storage system to Maersk Supply Service, the Denmark-based provider of offshore marine services and integrated solutions for the global energy sector. The order with Wärtsilä was placed in May 2021.

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JULY 1, 2009

As the next steps in a strategy to cut harmful emissions from ocean-going vessels, the US Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new engine emissions and fuel standards for large marine diesel engines on US-flagged ships that would harmonize with international standards. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 30, 2023

It will showcase the port’s commitment to the energy transition and demonstrate hydrogen as an emission-free fuel. The second half of the year will be dominated by placing the plant that will mix the sodium borohydride granules with pure water, creating hydrogen. Welding a coin for prosperity and happiness for the ship and its crew.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019

PowerCell Sweden AB signed a contract with Norwegian Havyard Group ASA for the development of the design and the technical specifications for a zero-emissions fuel-cell system. Havila Kystruten has been honored with a contract of building four new ships which will be equipped with zero emission solutions. —Per Wassén.

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Fuel Sweden Water Mariner 249

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The 49,000 dwt vessels are built with the second generation of MAN B&W ME-LGIM two stroke dual-fuel engines that can run on both methanol and conventional marine fuels. MAN Energy Solutions developed the ME-LGIM dual-fuel engine for operation on methanol, heavy fuel oil (HFO), marine diesel oil (MDO) or marine gas oil (MGO).

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