Green revolution for the world’s shipping fleet comes not a moment too soon
New regulations restricting the use of high-sulphur fuel have oil markets in a panic. But shippers are coming up with innovative solutions to power their vessels – essential for the future given that ships account for 90 per cent of world trade Out of sight,…
We Have Five Years To Save Ourselves From Climate Change, Harvard Scientist Says
The level of carbon now in the atmosphere hasn’t been seen in 12 million years, a Harvard scientist said in Chicago Thursday, and this pollution is rapidly pushing the climate back to its state in the Eocene Epoch, more than 33 million years ago, when there was no…
Venice is facing multiple tourism threats and many Venetians now want controls on visitors
They used to say “see Venice and die”. The impossible city-on-the-sea has long been a bucket list staple for travellers lured by its water and its stone. But now Venetians are questioning whether the city itself will survive long enough for coming generations to experience….
A new all-electric cargo ship with a massive 2.4 MWh battery pack launches in China
Ground transport is currently leading the transition to electric propulsion, but maritime transport is now starting to see its share of electrification. We have recently reported on several large ferries going all-electric and now a massive cargo ship in China has been officially launched with a battery powertrain. The ship…
All-electric ferry cuts emission by 95% and costs by 80%, brings in 53 additional orders
The operators of the first all-electric ferry in Norway are starting to get some good data on the vehicle and it’s nothing short of impressive. They claim that the all-electric ferry cuts emission by 95% and costs by 80% compared to fuel-powered counterparts and the results…
Corvus Energy to cut more emissions in Chinese ports with another energy storage contract for 20 hybrid port cranes
Singapore – March 26, 2019 – Corvus Energy is proud to announce that we have been chosen to supply the energy storage system (ESS) for battery-hybrid RTG cranes by CCCC Shanghai Equipment Engineering (CCCCSEE). The order is for various retrofit and newbuild deliveries by its affiliate ZPMC in…
“Venice does not have to die”
The appeal to the Council of Europe will be at the center of a press conference that took place Tuesday March 12 in Strasbourg with Parliament member Cécile Kyenge, author of an inquiry focused on the crucial issues for the life of the city of…
The history, challenges, and future of electric boats and ships
By Robert Malcolm Kay, General Secretary, the Electric Boat Association Electric boats (EBs) are a lot more diverse, complicated and varied than cars, because they have to tackle some very tough conditions, but they share some common features.This brief introduction considers the history, challenges, and future…
World Bank Announces New Global Fund for Healthy Oceans
The World Bank Group announced on Wednesday the creation of PROBLUE, a new multi-donor trust fund that will support healthy and productive oceans by tackling marine pollution, managing fisheries and fostering the sustainable growth of coastal economies. PROBLUE, which was announced on the sidelines of the…