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Imagine a world where ships navigate designated routes with zero or minimal CO₂ emissions. This vision is becoming a reality with green shipping corridors—innovative maritime routes where vessels rely on alternative fuels like ammonia or methanol, supporting global efforts to decarbonize maritime transport. The Port of Rotterdam and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have once again demonstrated that sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. Their initiative to establish the first long-distance green corridor marks a significant milestone in eco-friendly maritime transport. Why is monitoring critical for such projects? 📡 Enhanced Safety on Route CCTV systems allow real-time observation of the ship’s surroundings, particularly crucial for handling eco-friendly fuels that require precise management and safe storage. ⚓ Oversight of Loading and Unloading Operations Cameras provide a detailed record of every transport phase, ensuring compliance with international regulations and enhancing operational transparency. 🌱 Support for Eco-Certification Processes Real-time recording of operations facilitates verification of compliance with environmental standards, essential for green corridors’ functionality. Innovation in sustainable maritime transport is not only about reducing emissions but also about increasing safety and operational efficiency. Ports like Rotterdam and Singapore showcase that the future of shipping can be both green and secure, with the support of modern technologies like CCTV monitoring. Are you ready to implement monitoring on your vessel? Share your thoughts in the comments! May your horizon always be sharp. 🌊📹 #GreenShipping #MaritimeSafety #EcoTransport #Sustainability #CCTV #SharpHorizon #PortofRotterdam #PortofSingapore #MaritimeTechnology

🌍 FuelEU Maritime Compliance Pooling: A New Financial Strategy for Maritime Decarbonization 🌍 The FuelEU Maritime regulation introduces a practical approach for the shipping industry to meet ambitious decarbonization targets while navigating compliance costs. One key feature of this regulation is the compliance pooling mechanism, which offers ship operators a flexible, cost-effective method to manage their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity. What is Compliance Pooling? Starting from 2025, the FuelEU Maritime regulation mandates that vessels over 5,000 GT operating between EU ports must gradually reduce their GHG intensity. Ships that exceed these targets (over-compilers) can share their surplus GHG reductions with those underachieving (non-compliers) within a pool, allowing them to collectively meet the compliance requirements Benefits of the Pooling Mechanism Economic Efficiency: Pooling enables shipping companies to trade surplus compliance units, creating a market-like mechanism where compliant ships can balance out non-compliant ones. This reduces penalties and encourages investments in low-carbon technologies by turning surplus reductions into a financial asset Operational Flexibility: The mechanism allows operators to pool vessels within a fleet or collaborate with other companies, providing flexibility and reducing the overall cost of compliance. This flexibility is especially crucial for managing varying fuel availability and price fluctuations across different routes Incentivizing Green Investments: By offering pooling as a financial instrument, the EU aims to motivate shipowners to invest in advanced technologies like e-methanol and RFNBOs (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin). The regulation includes a multiplier incentive for RFNBOs, effectively doubling their compliance value until 2033, thereby maximizing their financial benefit when used in pooling arrangements . The Emerging Market for Compliance Units With the EU aiming to establish a robust marketplace, companies can anticipate trading platforms where compliance units will be exchanged. Early adopters of green technologies, such as bio-methanol and e-ammonia, are likely to hold significant market power, setting prices for these compliance units up to the equivalent cost of non-compliance penalties. At Singapore Methanol, we recognize the strategic opportunities by investing in advanced green fuels and pooling arrangements, we aim to not only meet but exceed regulatory targets, positioning ourselves and our partners at the forefront of maritime decarbonization. #FuelEU #MaritimeDecarbonization #BioMethanol #SustainableShipping #CompliancePooling #GreenShipping #RFNBO #EURegulations #SingaporeMethanol #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction 😊

https://lnkd.in/eav_GRjN The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Japanese shipping company NYK have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to partner on projects to accelerate maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation, and manpower development. The organisations will collaborate on various initiatives aimed at promoting a sustainable maritime industry, including the promotion of the safe use of new maritime fuels such as biofuels, methanol and low or zero-carbon ammonia through a phased approach.

Some reading & educational inspiration for you on weekend. Discover insights into the evolving landscape of sustainable palm oil in our *2025 Outlook Year in Review* at BSI. Our experts, **Mohamad Amirul Saifullah**, RSPO Program Lead, and **Nor Faizah Azizan**, MSPO Program Lead, provide a comprehensive analysis of key updates and their implications: - Explore the latest developments in **RSPO certification**, including the impact of standard revisions on producers, supply chains, and auditors. - Learn how **MSPO standards updates** align with global sustainability benchmarks, benefiting Malaysia's palm oil industry. Dive into their expert perspectives and stay ahead in the journey toward sustainability. Get it exclusive from us here! #sustainability #BSI #ISO #RSPO #MSPO

🛳 Maritime transport represents more than 80% of world trade volume, according to WTO figures. Hence the importance of ensuring that all those ships move powered by fuels that are as environmentally friendly as possible. One of those fuels is #methanol, which can be produced in different ways. The most ecological and sustainable is green methanol, produced from #hydrogen of renewable sources and captured CO₂. It is the option chosen by the logistics giant A.P. Moller - Maersk for its renewed fleet of container ships powered by e-methanol. The first of the 18 that are planned to be launched between this and next year has been recently delivered at the Ulsan shipyards (South Korea). 👉 https://lnkd.in/dWi6-P9x To create green H2 demand is necessary an increasement of the available market. New ships that work with (e-)methanol are a good example of it ✔ #greenhydrogen #greenhydrogen #sener

Maersk Names Newest Dual-Fuel Methanol Vessel “A.P. Møller” in Singapore 29-11-2024 The maritime industry is witnessing significant advancements in vessel technologies, and Maersk is at the forefront of this transformation. With the vessel technologies available, Maersk has been urging the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) member countries to adopt ambitious climate targets, emphasizing the need for a unified approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the sector. 🚢 As the industry continues to evolve, Maersk's latest dual-fuel methanol vessel, "A.P. Møller," has been named in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in the company's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. This vessel is a testament to the company's commitment to sustainability and its dedication to driving positive change in the industry. 🌎 Read more about this development and the future of sustainable shipping: https://lnkd.in/dG48UZEd #Maersk #SustainabilityInShipping #DualFuelMethanolVessel #APMoller #MaritimeIndustry #GreenhouseGasEmissions #IMO #ClimateTargets #SustainableShipping #MaritimeInnovation

It takes a bold move to change the world! Members like the Dutch Alliance for Sustainable Palm Oil (DASPO) have been strong allies of the RSPO since formation. They exemplify how a shared goal by a handful of actors can help transform an entire market to become advocates for RSPO Certified Palm Oil. To find out more about the journey of sustainable palm oil in the Dutch market, watch what Eddy Esselink, DASPO Chair, has to say: www.rspo.org/next20 #RSPO #RSPONext20 #SustainablePalmOil

🌱 Maersk's Green Fleet Revolution Continues! 🌊 A.P. Moller - Maersk is pushing the boundaries of decarbonization with new orders for dual-fuel vessels, aiming to renew its fleet and reduce emissions. Rabab Boulos and Ahmed Hassan lead this initiative, ensuring that by 2026, a quarter of Maersk’s fleet will operate on low-emission fuels like methanol and liquefied bio-methane. This bold move aligns with Maersk’s strategy to maintain fleet capacity while embracing a multifuel future. 🚢 Click here to learn more! 🔗 Know more: https://lnkd.in/gFj9e2PW #Maersk #FleetRenewal #DualFuelVessels #Decarbonization #SustainableShipping #RababBoulos #AhmedHassan #GreenShipping #MethanolFuel #BioMethane #MaritimeInnovation #CarbonReduction #SustainableFuture #ShippingIndustry #LogisticsInnovation

MAERSK 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 to 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐬. Danish Shipping giant A.P. Moller - Maersk has teamed up with French food-products multinational Danone to reduce 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐬 (𝐆𝐇𝐆) emissions in logistics through MAERSK’s decarbonization service. Danone will integrate MAERSK’s 𝐄𝐂𝐎 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭, which uses low-emission fuels such as bio-diesel or bio-methanol, into its supply chain. This initiative is expected to cut GHG emissions by over 40% compared to conventional fossil fuels. Jean-Yves Krummenacher, 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫, emphasized that the partnership aligns with the company’s net-zero strategy, which has been guided by Science-Based Targets since 2017. 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳, 𝐌𝐚𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐤’s 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞, highlighted the importance of collaboration in decarbonizing supply chains. The partnership will encompass both ocean and inland transportation, supported by control towers to ensure seamless logistics. 𝐌𝐚𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐤, committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, has also invested in dual-fuel methanol vessels and transported over 𝟔𝟔𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐓𝐄𝐔𝐬 with green fuels, saving 𝟔𝟖𝟑,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬 of GHG emissions. #Maersk #Danone #SustainableShipping #GreenLogistics #Decarbonization #EcoDelivery #GHGEmissions #BioFuels #NetZero #ClimateAction #SBTi #DualFuelVessels #GreenSupplyChain #SustainablePartnership #GlobalTrade NC: Offshore Energy

✨ Hapag-Lloyd Paves the Way for Sustainable Shipping with Green Methanol Deal! 🚢 Big news in the maritime industry! Hapag-Lloyd AG has signed a long-term offtake agreement with Goldwind to secure 250,000 tonnes of green methanol annually! This groundbreaking deal will reduce up to 400,000 tonnes of CO2e emissions every year, bringing us one step closer to a greener, cleaner future for shipping! 🔋 The green methanol blend (bio + e-methanol) will help Hapag-Lloyd meet its 2030 carbon reduction target and work toward net-zero operations by 2045! In 2026, Hapag-Lloyd's fleet will start running on this cleaner fuel as part of their multi-fuel strategy, supporting the global transition to decarbonized shipping 🚢💨. 🤝 This partnership highlights the power of collaboration and innovation in shaping a sustainable future for the bunkering industry. 🌱 Goldwind, a global clean energy leader, will build a new green methanol factory in China to support this partnership. This is just the beginning of a strong collaboration focused on transforming the industry! #HapagLloyd #Goldwind #GreenMethanol #BunkeringNews #Decarbonization #ShippingIndustry #RenewableFuture #CleanEnergy #BunkerMarket #Germany #China #Methanol https://lnkd.in/dACDF23x