The journey to decarbonisation
Closing the gap between talk and action
Decarbonisation
- The map for the maritime sector’s transition to a lower carbon future must be inclusive of the entire fleet and various technologies, writes Dr Thomas Koniordos of Yara Marine Technologies.
- WinGD looks at the steps that must be taken to support shipping’s decarbonisation voyage.
- Aoife O’Leary of Opportunity Green explains why COP26 has changed everything – and shipping must now put the commitments into action.
- Dawny’all Heydari of Pacific Environment calls on the shipping industry to adopt emission-reduction technologies – and speed up the transition away from fossil fuels.
Hydrogen
As the EU finalises its rules on the sustainable production of green hydrogen and e-fuels. Geert Decock of Transport & Environment considers hydrogen’s decarbonisation credentials.
Alternative Marine Fuels
- The EU’s Fit for 55 agenda can be an opportunity for progress on shipping emissions and the catalyst for greater availability of alternative marine fuels – but the EU must support the industry during the transition, writes Matthias Ólafsson of The Methanol Institute.
- Kjeld Aabo of MAN Energy Solutions reports that, as the decarbonisation of the marine fleet gathers pace, the company is to develop a new methanol engine.
Methane Slip
There is concern about the impact of methane slip on the climate but, as Marc Sima of FUELSAVE explains, solutions such as advanced combustion conditioning can tackle the problem.
Fuel Quality
- Steve Bee of VPS reviews fuel quality trends in 2021 – and considers the characteristics of the future fuel contenders that will enable shipping to hit 2050 GHG reduction goals.
- There is growing pressure for the bunker industry to introduce greater transparency into the way it conducts its business – and visibility on fuel quality is the cornerstone of this. Lesley Bankes-Hughes looks at how FuelTrust is delivering granular data.
Energy Storage Systems
Leen Schipper of Shift Clean Energy is on a mission to decarbonise the inland shipping sector through electrification.
Market Focus: Ecuador
Ian Taylor gives an overview of developments in Ecuador’s oil and bunker sectors.
Legal Issues
Marine fuel disputes often centre on recouping the cost of unpaid bunker bills but, as James Kennedy and Freya Sydney-Smith of Preston Turnbull discuss, bunker suppliers can also face challenges in recovering the costs and interest associated with obtaining payment.
Fuel Purchasing
Bunker procurement has become increasingly sophisticated for buyers and sellers alike. Alok Sharma of Inatech talks to Lesley Bankes-Hughes about the decision-making processes in bunker purchasing today and in the future.
Hull Maintenance
Svitzer has set up Hull Performance Services to bring a fresh approach to hull management. Henrik Sanglen, CEO of HPS, talks to Lesley Bankes-Hughes about his mission to bring standardisation and cutting-edge data management and analysis to this sector.
Autonomous Shipping
Ioannis Generalis of Y. Georgiades & Associates looks at what the development of autonomous shipping could mean for the bunker industry.
Carbon Intensity
Drew Marine’s Albert Leyson looks at measures shipowners can take to improve their vessels’ energy efficiency and comply with the EEXI and CII requirements.
The Just Transaction
The ICS explains how the Just Transition Maritime Task Force will aim to help shipping decarbonise in a way that will also bring benefits to seafarers and developing nations.
Maritime Week Gibraltar
Bunkerspot’s Rhys Berry reports on a memorable – and much anticipated – return to the Rock
