SAFETY4SEA Log Issue 22

ISSUE 22 I January 2018 I SAFETY 4SEA log I 37 safety4sea.com GREEN NEWS Shipping energy transition dis- cussed ► An international shipping industry group gathered in Bonn at COP23 in November, to create a draft Action Plan on how shipping can contribute to GHG reductions and decarbonization, in order to comply with the Paris Agreement. Emphasis was given in electrification of maritime transport, with Bellona suggesting that technology is here and regulation is what is missing. During the summit, first collaborative steps were also taken by WWEA and IWSA, for the promotion of wind technology in shipping. Commitments made at the summit included, among others, adoption of a science-based target for emissions, establishment of a CO2 levy to stimu- late uptake of clean technology, greater R&D collaboration with develop- ing countries, creation of a similar regional summits, adoption of a much tighter EEDI, and creation of an innovation challenge prize to stimulate the bringing of technology. LNG uptake is close ► DNV GL says that although it has proven dif- ficult to establish exactly when LNG future will arrive, its uptake is imminent, as the conditions needed for an acceleration are already in place and bunkering options are expanding on a global scale. Today, there are 60 supply locations worldwide, in Singa- pore, Middle East, Caribbean and Europe, while further 28 have been decided. In addition, as governments are creating regulations to meet am- bitious targets for reducing GHG emissions, engine manufacturers have invested huge amounts in R&D to improve environmental performance of conventional engines. While conventional LNG alone cannot cut CO2 to the extent required by COP21, it remains the best commercially available and proven technology to reduce CO2 emissions for most ship types and trades, DNV GL notes. No exceptions in 2020 sulphur cap implementa- tion ► The 2020 0.5% sulphur limit set by IMO is a major issue of concern for in- dustry players, as it creates complexity regarding the choice and availability of compliant fuels, and cost implications. However, IMO’s Edmund Hughes said that the global sulphur limit will enter into force on 1 January 2020, without any delay, as clarified also at MEPC 71 in July. CMA CGM turns to LNG ► CMA CGM Group intends to equip its nine future ships of 22,000 TEUs, to be delivered in 2020, with engines using LNG. Bureau Veritas has been awarded the classification of CMA CGM’s new LNG containerships. GTT will design the LNG fuel tanks, which are expected to have a capacity of 18,600 m 3 per ship. The membrane insulation system Mark III, developed by GTT, has been chosen for its space optimization allowing a maximum usage of cargo capacity. Winterthur Gas & Diesel’s (WinGD) dual-fuel low-speed engine will power what are presently the largest containerships ever ordered. Also, French energy company Total has signed an agree- ment covering the supply of around 300,000 tons of LNG per year for 10 years. Canada commits to shore power ► Montreal Port Authority expects its shore power initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by some 2,800 tonnes a year. The Port of Vancouver also takes steps to develop shore power infrastructure.