Great release, it will guide and help the industry ! https://marine-offshore.bureauveritas.com/newsroom/modern-rules-wind-propulsion-systems
What about wind propulsion ?
Interesting article about this wind assisted propulsion industry. Enjoy reading it ! https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/efforts-to-accelerate-the-development-of-wind-propulsion-technologies
Bunkerspot annual survey is on line !
Here is the link to Bunkerspot annual survey.Decarbonisation is the word, evenso not enough was yet done in this respect.There are solutions, wind assistance propulsion is one of them ! https://www.bunkerspot.com/images/PDFs/2021-Vision.pdf
GTT granted AIP by BV for ammonia ready membrane
Congratulations to GTT for this development, it opens the door to future technologies ! Additionally, increasing the allowable pressure in the tank will offer more flexibility for operations. https://www.gtt.fr/sites/gtt/files/pr-_with_its_nh3_ready_membrane_tanks_and_their_alternative_1_barg_t_0.pdf
Attending SMM Hamburg
Due to current Covid situation, the famous maritime fair SMM Hamburg is fully digital this year. Several conferences, presentations and panels will be held between 2 to 5th of February 2021. Ludovic Gerard will participate to a panel discussion moderated… Lire la suite
AYRO inks a contract for the supply of 4 Oceanwings ® for the Ro-Ro vessel “Canopee”
Wind Assistance Propulsion
Hybridation of propulsion is a solution for most of cargo vessels to cut significantly their CO2 emissions and fuel bills. Various solutions are existing on the market, each with their pro and cons. Savings up to 30% can observed under… Lire la suite
CO2 ETS for shipping sponsored by EU !
Excellent news reported last night with EU Parliament approving a CO2 target emission scheme for shipping.Remarkable is the vote result : 62 voted in favour, 3 against and 3 were abstentions. Ships over 5000GT would be included in the Emission… Lire la suite
WMM report on climate change
Very interesting report released by World Meteorological Organization on the consequences of climate changes on atmosphere, oceans and lands. Press release is quite precise, just read and let us act now ! https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/multi-agency-report-highlights-increasing-signs-and-impacts-of-climate-change
LNG as fuel !
One more study demonstrating a ROI for LNG as fuel. A new study, released last week, shows that returns on an ore carrier LNG fueled are significant. This one comes in addition to the studies prepared for a 14,000Teu container… Lire la suite