Urgent call for IMO to accept net-zero framework
A broad coalition of maritime industry associations has formally called on member states of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to adopt the Net-Zero Framework by 2026.
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Sailcargo, sailtraining and wind-assisted ship propulsion
Windassist
Sailcargo, sailtraining and wind-assisted ship propulsion
Sustainability
Engine factory Wärtsilä stimulates wind propulsion
Gone are the days when a manufacturer of large marine engines did not have to worry about wind propulsion. Wärtsilä has several ideas on how wind propulsion can improve the performance of conventional engines.
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Research needed on what can make WASP more efficient
Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd (Anemoi) and Lloyd’s Register (LR) have published a new paper encouraging closer alignment between existing methodologies used to verify the performance of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS).
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Wind farms require zero-emission support vessels
As North Sea countries accelerate plans to upscale offshore wind capacity, one critical element of the offshore wind system remains largely overlooked: the vessels required to build, operate and maintain offshore wind farms.
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Wind power gets the last laugh
US President Donald Trump began his war against offshore wind turbines with a bang in January, but the writing of his defeat is already on the wall, writes Cleantechnica reporter and influencer Tina Casey.
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Sail Freight Business Handbook Published
The Center for Post-Carbon Logistics recently shared a clear and compelling overview of the state of sail freight in the United States — and how this emerging sector can meaningfully reduce emissions while strengthening local economies.
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Orient Express Corinthian launched
Orient Express Corinthian has been launched for its very first sea trials, Orient Express Sailing Yachts has confirmed.
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First full-scale solar flatrack on a coaster
After two successful pilots with Dutch maritime solar innovator Wattlab, Vertom chose to outfit its latest coaster with 79 kWp of installed solar power. It is the first seagoing vessel to do so.
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Largest container ship under sail
Grain de Sail unveils the future of carbon-free maritime transport with the world’s largest container ship powered entirely by wind.
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ENC hosts programme at Traditional Ships Fair
The Enkhuizen Nautical College wants to prolong the success of 2024: the Sunday will be filled with its own lecture programme, dedicated to the fair theme of Sustainability.
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Circular Route makes shipping future-proof
During Europort 2025 from 4 to 7 November in Rotterdam Ahoy, 15 companies will show that smarter use of raw materials is not only good for the planet, but also economically and strategically smart.
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No climate deal IMO
The IMO has delayed the adoption of its Net-Zero Framework for shipping by a year after threats from the US frustrated a landmark climate deal.
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Wind can be solution for IMO climate targets
Wind power should be the basis for IMO’s drive towards climate neutrality, argues Heikki Pöntynen, CEO of rotor sail manufacturer Norsepower. Martin Krafft of the Veer Group is also convinced of this.
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Grey hairs from green plans
It sounds beautiful and promising in theory: sailing on hydrogen, methanol, batteries or ammonia. Practice, however, is often more challenging.
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Seminar ‘The future of sailing cargo shipping’
On Friday 22 August, the Winds4Change seminar was held at Watersports Association De Hoop. The packed hall discussed the future of shipping with enthusiasm and urgency.
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DNV aims to drive energy transition globally
The global energy transition needs to be speeded up. So says maritime classification society DNV, which points out the consequences of climate change.
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Sail cargo in action
The sailing schooner Adventure called at Nicaragua and Mexico. A transport mission symbolic of the future of shipping: sustainable, fair and deeply rooted in cooperation. Peggy Engelmann reports.
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