Hydrogen

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

The Australian government is seeking to accelerate plans to develop a renewable hydrogen export sector, following the announcement of plans to invest AUD2 billion (USD1.33bn) to support the development of 2-3 large-scale…

6th June 2023

Australia to offer subsidies to accelerate green hydrogen production plans

6th June 2023

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

Oslo-based ship owner Pherousa Green Shipping AS is planning to order a series of six ammonia-fuelled Ultramax bulk carriers, based on a modified ship design from Deltamarin.

31st May 2023

Norwegian clean shipping company eyes NH3-fuelled Ultramax series

31st May 2023

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

The first inland cargo vessel to sail fully on hydrogen-fuelled fuel cells has been launched in Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

30th May 2023

First PEM FC-powered barge launched in Rotterdam

30th May 2023

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

Twenty-seven parties operating in the ports of Rotterdam and Pecém in Brazil have joined forces to explore port development and green energies, such as offshore wind and hydrogen.

23rd May 2023

Teaming up to develop port energy infrastructure

23rd May 2023

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

The Port of Newcastle in Australia has joined a global collaboration to support the development and use of hydrogen.

16th May 2023

Port of Newcastle joins H2 partnership

16th May 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) plans to complete the first demonstration two-stroke dual-fuel engine capable of operating on ammonia in September 2025.

16th May 2023

J-ENG targets September 2025 for first NH3-fuelled 2-stroke

16th May 2023

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

Fuel cells promise zero emission power, and the progress made by the numerous projects underway is bringing technological maturity, if not larger-scale adoption, closer.

11th May 2023

Fuel Cell Projects Maturing Fast

11th May 2023

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

Progress is being made to ensure that marine fuel cells are one of the spread of technologies that will ensure that the maritime industry meets its decarbonisation target.

9th May 2023

Hydrogen supply and storage impeding fuel cell uptake

9th May 2023

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

China’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered vessel “Three Gorges Hydrogen Boat No. 1” was launched in Guangdong on 17 March.

4th May 2023

China launches first hydrogen powered vessel

4th May 2023

CARBON CAPTURE

CARBON CAPTURE

TECO and Chart Industries have signed an agreement to extend the scope of their previous carbon capture and storage technology collaboration to include liquid cryogenic fuel storage and supply systems, as well as its recently…

3rd May 2023

Chart expands maritime carbon capture and hydrogen focus

3rd May 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

As a decision on a shipbuilder for the new H2 ferries for Torghatten Nord nears, The Norwegian Ship Design Company claims their ground-breaking design heralds the dawn of shipping’s zero-emissions era.

2nd May 2023

Torghattan Nord’s H2 Ferries Mark Shipping’s New Dawn

2nd May 2023

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

Dr. Pierluigi Busetto of Trieste-based naval architects Navalprogetti s.r.l. discusses the progress of a retrofittable liquid hydrogen (LH2) container-based system in an interview with The Motorship

2nd May 2023

Viking LH2 fuel cell project advances

2nd May 2023

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Sweden’s Gotlandsbolaget and the Australian shipyard Austal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a design agreement of Gotlandsbolaget’s new passenger catamaran, Gotland Horizon X, which will be able to run on…

25th April 2023

New Swedish passenger catamaran will run on hydrogen

25th April 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Roll-Royce Power Systems has been awarded a state grant to support the development of green hydrogen capacity produced from electrolysers at its headquarters in Friedrichshafen, as well as the development of test benches designed…

18th April 2023

Rolls-Royce hydrogen test bench expansion

18th April 2023

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

Wärtsilä is participating in a Norwegian state-funded project to develop ammonia reforming technology for installation on board ammonia (NH3) carriers. The objective of the project is to enable ammonia to be converted back…

17th April 2023

Norwegian project to develop ammonia reforming technology for NH3 carriers

17th April 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

Australian shipyard Austal and Swedish ferry operator Gotlandsbolaget have signed a letter of intent to develop and build a high-speed catamaran capable of operating on hydrogen or other green alternative fuels. The ferry is expected to…

6th April 2023

High-speed H2-fuelled Baltic catamaran project advances

6th April 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

The entry into service of a ferry powered by PEM fuel cells fuelled by liquid hydrogen on 31 March marked a significant advance for what remains a largely untried technology. Norled’s Hydra began operations on…

4th April 2023

First LH2-fuelled hydrogen fuel cell ferry enters service

4th April 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has announced plans to develop and commercialise two-stroke dual-fuel engines capable of operating on ammonia and hydrogen with Akasaka Diesels Ltd., a long-term licensee.

4th April 2023

J-ENG To Develop Alt Fuel DF Engines With Licensee

4th April 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Hydrogen-natural gas blends of up to 25% hydrogen by volume have been confirmed to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 10% without significantly impacting engine performance.

28th March 2023

Hydrogen testing on unmodified Wärtsilä 50SG engine confirms performance

28th March 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

European container operator Samskip has awarded Cochin Shipyard a contract for 2 x container feeder vessels, with an option for a further 2 vessels. The container feeders will be equipped with a diesel-electric…

21st March 2023

Samskip places 2+2 order with Cochin for H2-fuel cell feeders

21st March 2023