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Newcastle Univ. researchers say expansion of Panama Canal could help reduce carbon footprint of marine industry

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In a paper published this month in the International Journal of Maritime Engineering , Paul Stott and Dr Peter Wright of Newcastle University, UK, suggest that the $6-billion Panama Canal expansion program offers the marine industry as a whole an opportunity to reduce its environmental impact. —Paul Stott.

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Mitsui OSK completes first hybrid car carrier vessel Emerald Ace; 2 new LNG carriers

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MOL) has completed the hybrid car carrier vessel Emerald Ace , designed to generate zero emissions while berthed, at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. The first vessel is a Moss-type carrier with a 164,700 m 3 cargo tank capacity, based on a new design from Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Mitsui OSK Lines, Ltd. MHI) Kobe shipyard.

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Maersk sets net zero CO2 emission target by 2050

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The maritime industry emitted close to 1000 million tonnes of CO 2 in 2012, representing about 2.2% Already, Maersk’s relative CO 2 emissions (CO 2 emissions per container moved) have been reduced by 46% (baseline 2007), approximately 9% more than the shipping industry average. of global CO2 emissions. Moller - Maersk.

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MHI designs new bulk carrier enabling 25% reduction in CO2 emissions; ADM buying three

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Bubbles under the vessel bottom of the new bulk carrier with MALS. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. in tropical freshwater (TFW) draft.

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ICCT life-cycle analysis finds no climate benefit in using LNG as marine fuel

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Increasing numbers of national, sub-national, and local regions have disallowed the use of open-loop scrubbers, including Malaysia, China, Singapore, and the port of Fujairah; the Panama Canal also recently banned the use of open-loop scrubbers. —Pavlenko et al.

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Plug Power expands hydrogen supply chain partner network in Spain with CLH

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Through the agreement, CLH will develop hydrogen production assets and downstream markets in Spain, in the industrial, mobility and power production/storage sectors for distribution to Plug Power customers throughout Europe. The CLH Group is a leading international company in the transport and storage fuel products in Europe.

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MHI completes development of next-generation LNG carrier; apple-shaped tanks and hybrid propulsion

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Sayaringo STaGE. Click to enlarge. MHI) has completed development of the “Sayaringo STaGE,” a next-generation LNG (liquefied natural gas) carrier. The new structural configuration succeeds in efficiently increasing LNG carrying capacity. New Panamax maximum dimensions are 366m in LOA, 49m in width and 15.2m

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