राष्ट्रीय हरित पत्तन एवं पोत परिवहन उत्कृष्टता केन्द्र

National Centre of Excellence in Green Ports and Shipping

The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority has announced a plan to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2040, aiming to improve health and air quality. The plan, funded by Michigan and technical experts from Tunley Environmental, reveals that the maritime industry, responsible for 3% of global emissions, needs urgent action to transition to zero-emission power sources in ships, port equipment, and trucks. The port authority's executive director, Mark Schrupp, emphasizes that the steps will not only impact air quality but also improve the lives of residents in the community.

Damen Shipyards Group is proud to announce its role in a partnership with Atal Solutions and other parties that will deliver a significant boost for the maritime green transition. For BAM Shipping, the project partners will undertake the retrofit of four bulk carriers by integrating 8 different proven technologies. Damen’s role is to provide the vessels with fuel-saving and emission reduction technologies. Following this, the bulk carriers are anticipated to consume at least 20% less fuel and reduce up to 99% greenhouse gases (GHG). The increased efficiency paves the way for these and other existing vessels to sail in compliance with recent regulations such as the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII). Additionally, the reduced OPEX of the vessel

Russia has also offered ‘serial construction of the Russian-designed, land-based nuclear power units at a new site in India,’ as well as cooperation in nuclear fuel cycle. Russia’s proposal involves providing India with cutting-edge FNPP technology, which is designed to deliver stable and efficient power to coastal and remote regions. This technology, first successfully deployed in Russia’s Arctic region, promises to address some of India’s most pressing energy challenges.

The Vallarpadom Container Terminal at Kochi, one of Asia's largest ports, has turned green by using LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) as the fuel for its 365-meter long container career. This eco-friendly and fuel-efficient alternative is not just a game changer in the global shipping business, but also a significant step towards sustainability. LNG is fuel-efficient and less polluting than diesel, and ships can switch to diesel if the LNG is exhausted mid-way. The ship, owned by the Aponte family in Italy and headquartered in Switzerland, has the capacity to carry 15,500 TEU (Twenty Equivalent Unit) cargo units. This move is expected to attract larger container carriers to India, a major player in global trade, as the country's economic situation has changed significantly over the past three-fo

The Global Maritime Forum's report on green jobs and maritime decarbonization suggests that the transition to zero-emission marine fuels could create up to four million jobs by 2050. The majority of these jobs are expected to come from investments in renewable energy generation capacity. The report highlights the strong connection between maritime decarbonization and a just transition through green job creation, stating that the current employment of only two million seafarers in the maritime sector is significant. The majority of these jobs are likely to be linked to renewable energy generation capacity expansion.