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New project to look into converting existing ships to zero-carbon fuels May 14, 2021, by Naida Hakirevic A.P. Moller – Maersk, ABS, MAN Energy Solutions, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, NYK Line, Seaspan Corporation and Total are joining forces through the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping to assess the technical, financial and environmental potential of converting existing vessels to zero-carbon fuels and -technology as part o...

© nazif / Adobe Stock A group of shipping industry partners are working together to assess the technical, financial and environmental potential of converting existing vessels to zero-carbon fuels and technology as part of the transition to a global zero carbon fleet by 2050. American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), A.P. Moller – Maersk, MAN Energy Solutions, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, NYK Line, Seaspan Corporation and Total are joining forces through the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero ...

Industry majors to tackle safety issues linked to the use of ammonia as fuel April 20, 2021, by Jasmina Ovcina Industry heavyweights Lloyd’s Register’s Decarbonization Hub, Maersk, MAN Energy Solutions, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, NYK Line, Total and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping are embarking on a new project with the aim of providing guidelines on the safe use of ammonia as a fuel for shipping. Ammonia-fuelled a...

LR unveils first members of Maritime Decarbonisation Hub advisory panel LR has named the industry experts who have joined the advisory panel of its Maritime Decarbonisation Hub and will ensure that the Hub fulfils its mission of providing the right level of insight, collaboration and leadership to support the shipping industry address its decarbonisation challenges. The panel is made up of representatives from across the industry and includes: • Ole Graa Jakobsen – VP Head of Fleet Technolo...

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. © Lina / Adobe Stock Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) announced the industry experts who have joined the advisory panel of its Maritime Decarbonization Hub, a dedicated center of excellence launched in October that aims to accelerate the safe, sustainable and cost-effective decarbonization of world shipping in support of delivering greenhouse gas reduction targets. The panel is made up of representatives from across the industry and includes Ole Gr...

For large hauling companies, implementing technology is a no-brainer – it helps manage thousands of trucks to improve route optimization, safety, business operations, and more. But for smaller companies, is technology always a realistic and necessary option? Whether it’s due to the financial burden, lack of technology expertise and training, or insufficient manpower, there are several factors smaller, independent operations need to consider when exploring a new technology. Join this indepen...