Environment
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Nuclear-powered ships make waves in Glasgow
Among the many backers of energy sources lobbying hard in Glasgow this month during COP26, a major international climate summit,…
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Shipping, aviation, steel, and trucking in Biden’s sights with launch of the First Movers Coalition at COP26
The First Movers Coalition, a partnership between the World Economic Forum and the US Office of the Special Presidential Envoy…
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MOL joins with Namura and Mitsubishi in developing ammonia ships
Japan’s largest shipowner, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), has announced an agreement on the joint development of a large-size ammonia carrier—also…
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McDermott and Shell join forces on decarbonisation drive
Houston-based offshore engineering and construction contractor McDermott has teamed up with Anglo-Dutch supermajor Shell to explore opportunities for reducing and…
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American broker joins the carbon offset rush
Another shipbroker has joined the throng of outlets offering carbon credit services to clients. America’s Charles R. Weber Company has…
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Stopford calls on shipping’s Elon Musks to step forward
Speaking at the Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference yesterday, Dr Martin Stopford, the non-executive president of Clarkson Research Services…
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Many more nations back shipping carbon levy at COP26
More than 50 Climate Vulnerable Forum countries (CVF), from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Middle East and the…
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European shipowners say charterers must pay as shipping nears entry into regional emission trading scheme
The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) has delivered a policy paper on the European Union’s proposal to include shipping into…
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Simon Møkster and Wärtsilä to explore ammonia/LNG hybrid engines
Norwegian shipowner Simon Møkster Shipping and Finnish marine technology firm Wärtsilä have partnered to carry out a feasibility study on…
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Environmentalists plan to sue US federal government after California oil spill
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a notice on Tuesday of its intent to sue the federal government for allowing…
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Growing coalition of nations demand zero emissions targets for shipping
Denmark, the United States and 12 other countries on Monday at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow backed a goal…
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Global Methane Pledge to be unveiled at COP26 heaps more pressure on LNG fuel proponents
Proponents of LNG as shipping’s interim future fuel will face another barrage today with the White House the latest institution…
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AET joins Shell, Trafigura and Saudi Aramco to invest in Swiss climate tech startup
Malaysian tanker owner AET has joined a group of investors comprised of Shell, Trafigura and Saudi Aramco to support the…
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Splash Extra: Shipping’s emissions on the rise as COP26 delegates prepare to meet
Shipping leaders along with prime ministers and presidents of the world are preparing to jet into Glasgow over the weekend…
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Getting to Zero Coalition showcases its vision for shipping’s energy transition
Many levers should be pulled for shipping’s transition to a zero emission future, a new report by UMAS for The…
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Global Energy Ventures to develop green hydrogen export project in the far north of Australia
Global Energy Ventures (GEV) today announced plans to developt a 2.8 GW green hydrogen export project on the Tiwi Islands…
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Learning about advanced atomic
Mikal Bøe, CEO of CORE-POWER, douses many concerns people might have about nuclear power at sea. Global shipping can only…
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Italians set about developing chemical tankers to run on alternative fuels
Italian classification society RINA has signed a cooperation agreement with fellow ship designer Marine Engineering Services (MES) to jointly develop…
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Japan demands shipping set net zero targets
Japan, which boasts the world’s third largest merchant fleet, has had a volte-face in terms of its green shipping targets.…
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Japan aims to be selling ammonia-fuelled ships by 2028
Japan, Inc is rallying together in making ammonia-fuelled ships a reality. Shipping major Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) along with…
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