Maersk has completed the first 100 percent bioethanol ship-to-ship bunkering in the US, fueling the dual-fuel container vessel Tangier Maersk with POET-supplied ethanol — a milestone trial exploring alcohol-fuel interoperability for the industry’s ongoing decarbonization efforts.
MARAD is offering up to $1.25 million for vessel designs that cut both fuel burn and underwater radiated noise.
Maersk and Seaspan are rolling out a major fleet upgrade program, committing at least $75 million to retrofit 18 chartered vessels. The flagship project targets four 13,000 TEU ships with efficiency-boosting technology expected to lower slot costs by up to 13 percent.
Wärtsilä introduces a methane slip reduction solution for 50DF engines, cutting emissions by 75% and improving fuel efficiency. This innovation aids the maritime industry’s push for sustainable operations.
