Integr8 Fuels has published its latest Bunker Quality Trends report, offering unparalleled insights into the evolving landscape of marine fuels. Drawing on comprehensive data from over 130 million metric tons (MT) of deliveries, the report provides an in-depth analysis of critical quality issues, regulatory implications, and market trends. This edition of the report highlights five key developments: • Why Changes in VLSFO Blends Could Trigger a Wave of Problem Fuels (Pg 10) • The Smart Way to Meet Biofuel Targets: Plan Biofuel Bunkering on a Fleet or Pool Level (Pg ...

Ship managers must navigate tricky commercial terrain to mitigate their financial exposure as DOC holder with responsibility for compliance under FuelEU Maritime. An effective compliance strategy requires an understanding of the various operational scenarios to formulate sound ship management agreements aligned with their interests, according to OceanScore. “A one-size-fits-all approach is risky when it comes to finalizing contractual agreements. Running the numbers and performing your own analysis of different scenarios to cover all possible outcomes is vital for informed decision-making to avoid potential pitfalls,” says OceanScore’s Managing Director Albrecht Grell. ...

HD Hyundai accelerates hydrogen commercialization by successfully developing liquefied hydrogen (LH₂) storage tanks for ships and a vacuum insulation system. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), a shipbuilding intermediate holding company of HD Hyundai, announced on the 13th that it had obtained Approval in Principle (AiP) for its vacuum insulation system for LH₂ storage tanks from four major classification societies: Lloyd’s Register (LR), the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), and the Korean Register (KR). Last month, the company also received approval for its LH₂ storage tank welding procedure ...

Stralsunder Ostseestaal GmbH & Co. KG has been commissioned by Hafenprojektgesellschaft Helgoland mbH with the development and construction of an all-electric ferry. The so-called dune ferry will connect the German North Sea island of Heligoland with the neighbouring island of Dune. It will replace the ‘Witte Kliff’ ferry, which has been operating on the approximately one kilometre-long route since 1997 and is powered by conventional marine fuel. The new electric-solar ferry will be 15.2 metres long and 5.6 metres wide and offer space for 95 passengers. The new zero-emission and ...

Sameer Kalra is President of the Marine Division and Executive Vice President at Alfa Laval in Sweden. His entire professional life has been dedicated to the maritime sector, where, after 10 years at sea, he went ashore and has since held different management positions first in Aalborg Industries and following an acquisition later continued as part of the management in Alfa Laval. Throughout his career, industrialization has been a key element to bringing new maritime systems to the market. We met recently at the SMM trade fair, always a really ...

According to the latest data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform the maritime industry’s exceptional newbuilding year 2024 drove a significant rise in orders for alternative-fuelled vessels. A total of 515* such ships were ordered, representing a 38% year-on-year increase compared to 2023, underscoring the industry’s growing commitment to decarbonization. The growth in alternative-fuelled vessel orders has been heavily driven by the container and car carrier newbuild boom over the last three years. In 2024, 69% of all container ship orders were for ships capable of being powered by ...

To achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping by 2050, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has joined 47 governments in a joint submission to the final round of negotiations at the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) to adopt a maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions pricing mechanism for international shipping. The joint text is supported by major shipping nations such as Greece, Japan, Korea and the United Kingdom, the world’s largest flag States including Bahamas, Liberia, Marshall Islands and Panama, all EU States (and the European Commission), other ...

NAPA, a leading provider of maritime software and data services, has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ahti Climate, a pioneer in FuelEU Maritime pooling services that has more than 250 vessels under management. The partnership will provide NAPA’s existing and future customers with integrated access to Ahti Pool, a simple and cost-effective solution for achieving FuelEU Maritime compliance. Under the MoU, NAPA’s digital solutions will be enhanced with Ahti Pool’s active pool management services, enabling NAPA customers to access their pool balance directly through the NAPA Fleet ...

EST-Floattech is pleased to announce that its battery systems have been selected for Damen Shipyards’ Multi Cat 1908 Electric (MuC 1908 E). Proven design in a new innovative concept The Damen MuC1908 E combines proven, versatile design with EST-Floattech’s robust and reliable technology to deliver a zero-emission solution for workboat operations. As this is the first fully electric Damen Multi Cat, it is based on a solid foundation since the Damen Multi Cat 1908 is a proven product within the Damen portfolio that has been in operation all over the ...

The Fuel EU Maritime is the latest EU regulation aimed at the maritime sector, which came into force on the 1st of January 2025. It is part of the European Union’s broader “Fit for 55” package of legislation, which aims to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Fuel EU Maritime is designed to incentivise the uptake of lower-carbon alternative fuels in vessels by penalising the use of most conventional fossil-based marine fuels. What is FuelEU ...

KPI OceanConnect, a leading global provider of marine energy solutions and Neste, the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, have announced the first successful delivery of renewable diesel (also known as HVO100) for the cruise industry in Singapore. The landmark delivery of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ took place in November 2024 and marks a significant milestone for the Asia-Pacific marine sector. Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ is made from 100% renewable raw materials and is a direct replacement for fossil diesel, helping the industry meet its sustainability ...

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) joins the e-NG*1 Coalition, the world’s first international alliance targeting the global expansion of e-methane. The members of this alliance founded on October 20, 2024, envision that e-methane will accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral society. The coalition seeks to promote e-NG (e-methane), build a global market with aligned emissions accounting and certification standards, and reinforce cooperation between all stakeholders along the e-methane value chain. The coalition will play an important role in the energy transition by aligning industry innovation with ambitious climate policies. ...

According to the World Economic Forum, with around 90% of all trade being ocean-based, close to 3% of the world’s greenhouse gas footprint comes from seagoing vessels. The shipping industry is determined to accelerate its efforts to meet the Global Maritime Forum’s goal of ending fossil fuel consumption by 2050, although opinions about how to achieve this differ. At COP28, CEOs of the five largest shipping companies made a joint declaration demanding deadlines for stopping orders of fossil fuel-only powered newbuilds. This leaves the question of what to do instead. ...

Understanding varying fuel consumption patterns Different sailing phases – open sea, coastal transits, port approaches, and manoeuvring – exhibit distinct fuel consumption patterns. A one-size-fits-all approach to fuel efficiency is inadequate because factors like speed, weather conditions, and navigational constraints impact each phase differently. During open sea voyages, ships can optimise speed for fuel efficiency based on factors like weather routing and vessel dynamics. However, as vessels approach coastal waters and ports, they must adjust speed and manoeuvring to navigate shallower depths, traffic separation schemes, and other constraints. This increased ...

Inhabitants of the Marshall Islands—a chain of coral atolls in the center of the Pacific Ocean—rely on sea transportation for almost everything: moving people from one island to another, importing daily necessities from faraway nations, and exporting their local produce. For millennia they sailed largely in canoes, but much of their seafaring movement today involves big, bulky, diesel-fueled cargo ships that are heavy polluters. They’re not alone, of course. Cargo shipping is responsible for about 3% of the world’s annual greenhouse-­gas emissions, and at the current rate of growth, the ...