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
Underwater noise, also an issue for the biodiversity
Noise is also an issue for the marine environment.#QuietOceans, based in Brest and founded by my close friend Thomas Folegot (https://lnkd.in/g-i4wCb) is advising governments and maritime works companies. Watch this interesting news (only in french) :
Scrubbers and the Devil
As per Alphaliner’ study, summarized in below article, it is said that some Liner companies would be considering to speed up their services where scrubber fitted vessels are deployed.Benefiting from low prices for low sulphur HFO would be the key… Lire la suite
First LNG Fueled 23,000teu launched !
Very nice timelapse of the construction of the first ever LNG fueled 23,000Teu, for CMA CGM. Lots of technology and innovations on board. Still few months before she enters into service, eager to see her fully loaded ! What could… Lire la suite
Already one year !
Time flies… A year ago I incorporated Alwena Shipping in Marseille. What a fabulous year ! and big thanks to our partners and clients.A quick overview of this busy year: Trips to China (2), London (5), Paris (5), Hamburg (3),… Lire la suite
O Deep Water
Interesting concept to produce fresh water , pumped offshore. And a new maritime company in France, great & best wishes to OFW Ships ! https://www.ofwships.com/ https://www.o-deep.com/fr/
LNG as fuel ?
Interesting article in Tradewinds yesterday, shows how strong is the support of SGMF to the LNG as fuel industry. Alwena Shipping is now engaged in several LNG fueled vessels projects. Contact us to know more ! https://lnkd.in/gV35cgR