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Zawya
07-08-2025
- Business
- Zawya
PCFC launches awareness campaign on safe bunkering operations in Dubai ports
Capt. Ibrahim AlBlooshi: Improper handling of bunkering operations can lead to serious environmental pollution incidents with legal consequences and potential lawsuits Capt. Ibrahim Al Blooshi: Raising awareness of unsafe bunkering risks, training crews on correct procedures, and enforcing emergency plans are key pillars for ensuring a safe and sustainable maritime sector As part of its ongoing efforts to protect the marine environment and ensure the safety of operational processes at the ports, the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), represented by the Dubai Ports Authority, has announced the launch of a comprehensive awareness campaign. The initiative aims to promote safety and reinforce compliance with the regulations governing ship bunkering operations within Dubai ports. Captain Ibrahim AlBlooshi, Executive Director of the Dubai Ports Authority, highlighted the authority's efforts to safeguard the marine environment in the emirate's ports and uphold the highest operational safety standards within the maritime sector. Among these efforts is the launch of an awareness campaign targeting vessels and bunkering supply companies, educating them on the regulatory framework governing bunkering operations. The goal is to foster a safety-first culture and ensure strict adherence to procedures that support maritime sustainability and mitigate potential environmental risks. Captain Al Blooshi emphasized that although bunkering is a vital component of ship operations, mishandling it can result in serious environmental pollution incidents. These could lead to significant financial costs, including legal fines, lawsuits, and cleanup expenses that could run into millions of dirhams, negatively impacting both the marine environment and the associated commercial activities. He called on all stakeholders and personnel in the maritime sector to actively collaborate and adopt international best practices to ensure the safety of individuals and facilities. He further stressed the importance of promoting a strong safety culture and strict compliance with bunkering regulations through continuous crew training, use of reliable equipment, strict operational monitoring, and adherence to emergency plans and preventive measures that are essential for protecting the marine environment and ensuring safe and sustainable business continuity. Regarding the campaign's focus, the Executive Director explained that it is centered on compliance with the DPA bunkering regulations, which are specifically designed to ensure safe and efficient bunkering operations while minimizing associated risks. The campaign also aims to raise awareness among all maritime stakeholders on the importance of implementing best practices and preventive measures. He added, 'Raising awareness of the risks associated with unsafe bunkering practices, training crews on proper procedures, and enforcing emergency response plans are fundamental pillars for ensuring safe and sustainable business continuity'.
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BSM launches methanol bunkering simulator in Kochi, India
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has opened a methanol bunkering simulator at the Maritime Training Centre in Kochi, India, in collaboration with Wartsila. This simulator aims to provide seafarers with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely manage methanol as a fuel source. An ammonia bunkering simulation module is set to be added in early 2026. The Wartsila TechSim 5000 simulator, built on the TechSim 9 platform and certified by ClassNK for IGF Code training, comes with a 'comprehensive' simulation of methanol fuel systems. Its key capabilities include dual bunkering stations with liquid and vapor return lines; real-time monitoring of storage tanks; low-pressure pump skids, nitrogen systems, and fuel valve trains; an Integrated Automation System (IAS) with interactive controls; 3D visualisation of bunkering stations; emergency shutdown systems; and a variety of e-Tutor scenarios for bunkering, troubleshooting, and emergency response. BSM group general manager for training and development Capt. Gurpreet Singh said: 'The new Wartsila simulator will allow our seafarers to train in a realistic, risk-free environment, preparing them for the complexities of methanol, and soon ammonia, bunkering operations with precision. It's not just technology investment—it's a commitment to competence and safety.' This launch is part of BSM's wider strategy to adapt its training programmes to meet the demands of low- and zero-carbon vessels. Plans are on for two additional methanol bunkering simulators at BSM's Maritime Training Centres in Poland and the Philippines by the end of 2025. In the first quarter of 2026, BSM will upgrade the Kochi simulator to include a dedicated ammonia training module, complementing existing LNG hub training. This initiative aims to cover the three primary alternative fuels—LNG, methanol, and ammonia—that are essential for maritime decarbonisation. BSM's investment in simulation technology and crew training aligns with the advancements in its managed fleet. This year, it will assume the management of its first methanol-fuelled vessels. The demand for methanol-fuelled ships is expected to grow, with approximately 60 currently in operation and more than 350 projected by 2030 based on existing orders. To support this transition, BSM is also focusing on training its instructors. The company participated in the inaugural Train-the-Trainer programme on Alternative Fuels for Sustainable Shipping in April in Shanghai, organised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the World Maritime University (WMU). This initiative is said to ensure that BSM's trainers are equipped with the latest knowledge and methodologies to teach crews about the safe handling of methanol and ammonia in accordance with the IMO's IGF Code. BSM has developed a series of training courses specifically addressing the safe handling of these new fuels. The curriculum includes familiarisation courses on methanol and ammonia, as well as specialised training in methanol firefighting and simulation-based bunkering. BSM CEO Sebastian von Hardenberg said: 'The maritime decarbonisation depends not just on new technologies, but also on the people who operate them. Their capabilities are the foundation for safe and efficient vessel operations and a successful energy transition.' "BSM launches methanol bunkering simulator in Kochi, India" was originally created and published by Ship Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TotalEnergies and CMA CGM launch JV for LNG bunkering in Rotterdam
TotalEnergies and CMA CGM have entered an agreement to form a logistics joint venture focused on liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering at the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. This 50:50 JV aims to develop and operate a new 20,000m3 LNG bunker vessel in Rotterdam by the end of 2028. The joint venture will offer a range of logistics services to vessels operating in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region, including CMA CGM's fleet and other shipping operators These services will encompass reload access at Gate terminal facilities and LNG bunker delivery. The JV will leverage TotalEnergies' existing infrastructure in the ARA region, including the 18,600m3 LNG bunker vessel Gas Agility, to offer comprehensive logistics services. The partnership is set to create synergies by integrating the JV's future LNG bunker vessel with the Gas Agility, thereby increasing delivery flexibility and operational efficiency. CMA CGM Group chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saadé said: 'With this joint venture, CMA CGM and TotalEnergies are taking a new step to support the energy transition in shipping. 'For the first time, a shipping company and an energy provider will jointly operate an LNG bunkering vessel, based in the port of Rotterdam. It is a concrete way to scale up alternative fuels and accelerate the decarbonisation of global trade.' TotalEnergies will also supply CMA CGM with up to 360,000 tonnes (t) of LNG annually from 2028 until 2040, supporting CMA CGM's ambition to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2050 and catering to its growing fleet of dual-fuel LNG-powered vessels, which are expected to reach 123 by 2029. TotalEnergies chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné said: 'We are proud to further contribute, alongside a partner like CMA CGM, to the development of an LNG bunkering supply chain in one of Europe's leading port hubs. LNG is today the most mature and immediately available solution to reduce the environmental footprint of maritime transport. 'This strategic partnership not only strengthens our position as a major player in LNG bunkering but also illustrates the shared commitment of two leading French companies to actively support the energy transition.' The establishment of the LNG bunkering joint venture is pending regulatory approvals. Additionally, CMA CGM had partnered with ABB in March to enhance maritime safety through a new parametric roll algorithm. This development, integrated with ABB Ability OCTOPUS Marine Advisory system, combines CMA CGM's theoretical framework with advanced forecasting and monitoring of vessel motion behaviour. "TotalEnergies and CMA CGM launch JV for LNG bunkering in Rotterdam" was originally created and published by Ship Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TotalEnergies and CMA CGM to Launch LNG Bunkering Logistics Joint Venture to Accelerate Maritime Decarbonization
For the first time, a shipping line will collaborate with an energy provider to co-develop and jointly operate LNG bunkering facilities. The TotalEnergies-CMA CGM JV will offer a complete logistics service in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region. A 20,000 m³ LNG bunker vessel will be jointly deployed and operated by 2028. Under a new long-term agreement, TotalEnergies will supply CMA CGM up to 360,000 tons of LNG per year until 2040. PARIS & MARSEILLE, France, July 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE), a global integrated energy company, and CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, have entered into an agreement to develop a 50/50 logistics joint venture dedicated to the implementation and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker supply solution at the port of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. This strategic partnership reflects the shared ambition of both French companies to work jointly towards the acceleration of the energy transition in the maritime sector. Expanding LNG Infrastructure in Europe As part of this new logistics joint venture, a new 20,000 cubic-meter LNG bunker vessel will be positioned in Rotterdam by the end of 2028 and jointly operated. The CMA CGM-TotalEnergies JV will offer a complete logistics service, from reload access at Gate terminal facilities to LNG bunker delivery to a wide range of vessels operating in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region, including those of CMA CGM as well as other shipping operators. The joint venture will capitalize on TotalEnergies' established logistics infrastructure in the ARA region, where the 18,600 m³ LNG bunker vessel Gas Agility has been in operation since 2020. By integrating the JV's future LNG bunker vessel with Gas Agility, the partnership aims to create synergies that enhance delivery flexibility and boost operational efficiency across the region. A Long-Term LNG Supply Agreement To support CMA CGM's goal of reaching Net Zero Carbon by 2050 and ensure the supply of its dual-fuel LNG-powered fleet, which will grow to 123 vessels by 2029, TotalEnergies will supply CMA CGM with up to 360,000 tons of LNG annually, from 2028 onwards and until 2040. "We are proud to further contribute, alongside a partner like CMA CGM, to the development of an LNG bunkering supply chain in one of Europe's leading port hubs. LNG is today the most mature and immediately available solution to reduce the environmental footprint of maritime transport. This strategic partnership not only strengthens our position as a major player in LNG bunkering but also illustrates the shared commitment of two leading French companies to actively support the energy transition," said Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies. "With this joint venture, CMA CGM and TotalEnergies are taking a new step to support the energy transition in shipping. For the first time, a shipping company and an energy provider will jointly operate an LNG bunkering vessel, based in the port of Rotterdam. It is a concrete way to scale up alternative fuels and accelerate the decarbonization of global trade," said Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM Group. The creation of the joint venture is subject to applicable regulatory approvals. A Committed Partnership Between Two French Industry Leaders TotalEnergies and CMA CGM have been long-standing partners committed to advancing low-carbon marine solutions: In 2017: Signing of a 10-year agreement under which TotalEnergies supplies 300,000 tons of LNG annually to CMA CGM in Rotterdam. In 2019: Signing of a 10-year agreement under which TotalEnergies supplies 250,000 tons of LNG annually to CMA CGM in Marseille Fos. In 2020: First LNG bunkering of a large CMA CGM container vessel in Rotterdam, with 17,300 m³ of LNG delivered by TotalEnergies. In 2021: First LNG bunkering of a CMA CGM container ship in France, in Dunkirk, with nearly 16,400 m³ of LNG supplied. In 2022: First ship-to-containership LNG bunkering operation at the Port of Marseille Fos, with around 6,000 m³ of LNG delivered in Marseille Fos. LNG's role in shipping's energy transition Used as a marine fuel, LNG helps cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 20% compared to conventional marine fuel and has the potential to reduce emissions significantly more if bio or synthetic (respectively -67% and -85% of GHG emissions). It also significantly improves air quality by reducing nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions by up to 85%, and it almost completely eliminates (by 99%) sulfur oxides (SOx) and fine particles. As such, marine LNG is a sustainable, affordable and immediately available way of reducing emissions in the shipping sector. TotalEnergies has actively invested in LNG bunkering infrastructure, critical to supporting its shipping customers' adoption of LNG as a marine fuel. TotalEnergies, the world's third largest LNG player TotalEnergies is the world's third largest LNG player with a global portfolio of 40 Mt/y in 2024 thanks to its interests in liquefaction plants in all geographies. The Company benefits from an integrated position across the LNG value chain, including production, transportation, access to more than 20 Mt/y of regasification capacity in Europe, trading, and LNG bunkering. TotalEnergies' ambition is to increase the share of natural gas in its sales mix to close to 50% by 2030, to reduce carbon emissions and eliminate methane emissions associated with the gas value chain, and to work with local partners to promote the transition from coal to natural gas. CMA CGM, a pioneer in decarbonizing the maritime industry As a global player in shipping and logistics, committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2050, CMA CGM has made bold decisions that set new standards in the maritime industry. The Group's strategy is based on optimizing its fleet and operations, accelerating the use of low-carbon fuels, developing energy-efficient technologies, and promoting modal shift. CMA CGM has made significant investments in next-generation vessels powered by alternative energies such as LNG, biomethane and, in the future, e-methane and green methanol. About the CMA CGM GroupThe CMA CGM Group is a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, true to its corporate Purpose, We imagine better ways to serve a world in in 177 countries, it employs 160,000 people, of which nearly 6,000 in Marseilles where its head office is world's 3rd largest shipping company, CMA CGM serves more than 420 ports across 5 continents with a fleet of over 650 vessels. In 2024, CMA CGM carried over 23 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) containers. Its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, one of the world's top five players, operates 1,000 warehouses and handled 15 million shipments in 2024. The Group's air freight division operates a fleet of cargo aircraft under the CMA CGM AIR CARGO and Air Belgium Media, France's 3rd largest private media group, includes RMC-BFM and several national and regional press titles (La Tribune Dimanche, La Tribune, La Provence and Corse Matin).Committed to energy transition, the CMA CGM Group is aiming for Net Zero Carbon by CMA CGM Foundation provides humanitarian aid in crisis situations, and is committed to education for all and equal opportunities throughout the world. To date, the CMA CGM Foundation has transported 63,000 tons of humanitarian aid to 97 countries and supported over 550 educational projects. About TotalEnergies TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas, biogas and low-carbon hydrogen, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operations. @TotalEnergies TotalEnergies TotalEnergies TotalEnergies Cautionary NoteThe terms "TotalEnergies", "TotalEnergies company" or "Company" in this document are used to designate TotalEnergies SE and the consolidated entities that are directly or indirectly controlled by TotalEnergies SE. Likewise, the words "we", "us" and "our" may also be used to refer to these entities or to their employees. The entities in which TotalEnergies SE directly or indirectly owns a shareholding are separate legal entities. This document may contain forward-looking information and statements that are based on a number of economic data and assumptions made in a given economic, competitive and regulatory environment. 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Zawya
04-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
AD Ports to jointly explore e-methanol bunkering, export facility in UAE
AD Ports Group has signed a collaboration agreement to undertake a feasibility study for the development of an e-methanol bunkering and export facility at Khalifa Port and Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group). The agreement was signed with the UAE's Masdar, the Netherlands' Advario and France's CMA CGM Group. The project will provide critical infrastructure to complete the supply value chain and bridge commercial e-methanol production with key off-takers, such as CMA CGM, the Abu Dhabi-listed AD Ports said in a statement. Saif Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer- Ports Cluster, AD Ports Group, said the development of an e-methanol bunkering and export facility in Khalifa Port will support the growth of the shipping industry and contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions by promoting clean energy sources. Green hydrogen and its derivatives, such as e-methanol, are pivotal in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors like shipping, said Dr Faye Al Hersh, Head of Green Hydrogen Business Development (UAE), Masdar. 'With over 80 percent of global trade transported by sea, fostering strategic partnerships is essential to establishing robust green hydrogen value chains and ensuring a more sustainable maritime industry,' Al Hersh said. Christine Cabau Woehrel, Executive Vice President for Assets and Operations, CMA CGM Group, said the company is accelerating the decarbonation of shipping by investing in low-carbon solutions, with a fleet of more than 153 vessels capable of using low-carbon energies and synthetic fuels such as e-methanol operational by 2029. The collaboration agreement follows a memorandum of understanding signed in 2023 between AD Ports Group and Masdar to explore the development of a green hydrogen hub within KEZAD. The new agreement aligns with the Abu Dhabi Low Carbon Hydrogen Policy and the UAE's National Hydrogen Strategy, which targets the scaling up of local hydrogen production to 1.4 million tonnes per annum by 2031 and 15 million tons per annum by 2050. (Writing by P Deol; Editing by Anoop Menon)
