Tag: Alternative Fuels
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Study on Safe Bunkering of Biofuels
EMSA contracted the study EMSA OP/11/2023 to DNV to address a gap in standardisation of procedures for marine bunkering of biofuel. The study builds on expert knowledge of the physical-chemical characteristics of selected biofuels (bio-methanol, FT-diesel, DME, HVO and FAME) and bunkering practices to identify possible risks and safeguards. The main outcome of this study is a Guidance document, ...
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FuelEU Maritime: full application 1 January 2025
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From 1 January 2025, the FuelEU Maritime Regulation will apply in full. The Regulation promotes the use of renewable, low-carbon fuels and clean energy technologies for ships, thereby supporting the ...
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Identification of specific competences for seafarers: alternative fuels and energy systems
EMSA has published a new study (TRAINALTER) aimed at identifying the specific competences and training areas for seafarers as the maritime industry moves towards greater sustainability. The ...
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Potential use of nuclear power for shipping
The European Union, with the adoption of the European Green Deal, has signalled its engagement towards becoming a carbon free economy. In this context, EMSA is supporting maritime stakeholders by ...
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Alternative fuels and power solutions
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On 26 and 27 November, EMSA will hold a workshop on alternative fuels and power solutions for shipping and ports, which will be streamed live from our Lisbon headquarters. The workshop will discuss ...
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Synthetic fuels for shipping
Among the broad spectrum of technology and fuel solution pathways presently available to ship designers, builders, owners, and operators, synthetic fuels or, more specifically, renewable e-fuels, ...
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Synthetic fuels for shipping: new report
EMSA has released a new report on the potential of synthetic fuels for shipping. The report is part of a series on alternative fuels which already covers biofuels, ammonia, hydrogen, and wind ...
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Study investigating the safety of hydrogen as fuel on ships
Part 1 of the report includes an analysis of hydrogen’s main characteristics to frame which safety hazards, system threats and risks to be considered and mitigated when using hydrogen as ship fuel. ...
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Study investigating the safety of ammonia as fuel on ships
Task 1 of this study presents an extensive analysis of ammonia properties and characteristics and how these are applicable as marine fuel. The main hazard of ammonia in comparison to other ...
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EMTER Stakeholder Consultation workshop
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The stakeholder consultation workshop for the second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report (EMTER) took place virtually on 14 February. The EMTER report is the first up to ...
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