Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has entered into long-term contract with Northern Lights for two 7,500 cu m liquefied CO2 vessels built by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (DSIC).

Maersk have signed a letter of intent for to offtake green methanol from Sungas Renewables’ US production facilities.

In a significant step towards the building of hydrogen carriers, ABS has approved Provaris’ H2Neo compressed H2 carrier design.

Singapore has launched a Call for Expression of Interest to low and zero-carbon bunkering and power generation solutions.

Damen has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Caterpillar Inc and Pon Power for the joint development of a series of dual-fuel methanol / diesel powered tugs.

Much of the focus in decarbonising shipping is on the vessels, however, without developing landside infrastructure projects such as green corridors cannot take off.

Only a minority of Greek shipowners’ are opting alternative and dual fuel engines on their newbuilding orders.

There is growing interest in marine biofuels but full-scale commercialisation faces issues around cost and compatibility with standards, however XFuel claims to have the answers.

Small, ambient pressure nuclear reactors could create entirely new operating models for shipping as the sector struggles with decarbonisation and the development of alternative fuels.

CCS, has jointly launched the Sustainable Shipping Innovation & Development Initiative with Sinopec, COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation, China Merchants Energy Shipping and ICBC Financial Leasing.