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Report overview

Technology provider Accelleron has published the second instalment of its Accelerating to Net Zero series, focusing on how Asia Pacific is knitting together shipping, energy and heavy industry to scale green hydrogen derived e fuels. The study highlights that vessels capable of burning e ammonia and e methanol are already entering order books, meaning fuel availability rather than hardware is now the primary hurdle.

Emerging supply foundations

Government incentives in Australia, Singapore, Japan and South Korea are steering investment toward integrated renewable power, electrolysis and synthesis units situated near export ports. By adopting modular plant designs, developers can commission smaller trains quickly, generate early revenue and expand capacity as demand crystallises. Port authorities are cooperating on common safety standards for storage and bunkering, lowering administrative friction across borders.

Demand activation along existing routes

The report recommends harnessing high volume trade lanes such as the Australia Singapore China iron ore corridor. Synchronising fuel production with predictable vessel traffic delivers steady offtake that underwrites financing while giving carriers confidence to sign long term supply contracts. Accelleron points out that a similar corridor driven approach could be replicated between Gulf Cooperation Council exporters and Indian ports.

Non-obvious insight

Harmonising certification schemes across power, aviation and shipping sectors allows electrolysers to run at higher load factors by selling oxygen and by product heat to nearby industries. This cross sector utilisation shrinks the effective cost per kilogram of hydrogen, accelerating price parity with fossil marine fuels.

Action plan for stakeholders

· Map regional cargo flows to identify natural pilot corridors.

· Engage industrial clusters to create multipurpose demand for hydrogen co products.

· Design bunkering infrastructure with interchangeable connectors for ammonia and methanol.

· Integrate digital emissions tracking to qualify for green financing incentives.

Conclusion

Asia Pacific progress demonstrates that e fuel supply chains can mature through strategic collaboration rather than waiting for one giant leap. Lessons learned today will shorten the timeline for zero emission shipping worldwide.

Source – Ocean News & Technology

Certification opens design pathway

Classification society DNV has granted Approval in Principle for a 21,700 TEU container vessel able to sail on ammonia as well as conventional fuel. The milestone was achieved by a consortium including MSC, Zhoushan Changhong International and CIMC ORIC, demonstrating strong cooperation between operating, shipbuilding and equipment expertise.

How the vessel achieves efficiency

The concept combines next generation ammonia dual fuel main engines with two oversized C type storage tanks placed to maintain stability and cargo flexibility. Hull lines feature a vertical bow, refined stern and friction reducing coatings. Together with high efficiency propellers and hydrodynamic energy saving devices, these measures target lower consumption than comparable fossil designs.

The deck arrangement uses a twin island configuration that adds extra forty foot container bays without lengthening the hull. Computational fluid dynamics and model basin tests have validated performance across multiple loading conditions.

Non-obvious commercial insight

Because ammonia contains no carbon, every gram of consumption can be counted directly toward forthcoming lifecycle fuel greenhouse regulations. This creates a quantifiable emissions dividend that charterers can embed within freight contracts, potentially generating a premium service lane for climate sensitive cargo owners.

Next steps toward reality

The consortium will progress to detailed risk assessment covering gas handling, crew safety procedures and bunkering interfaces. In parallel engine makers are preparing first commercial deliveries of ammonia capable units, meaning shipyard construction slots could align with fuel availability by the latter part of the decade.

Conclusion

Securing Approval in Principle transforms the idea of a large ammonia powered boxship from concept poster into an actionable blueprint. As investment decisions draw nearer, the design offers carriers a

credible path to zero carbon capacity without sacrificing scale or economics.

Source – The Maritime Executive

Policy milestone

The United Kingdom Government has published interim decisions that pave the way for including shipping within the national Emissions Trading Scheme from one July twenty twenty six. The update follows two rounds of consultation and provides owners with their first clear signal to prepare contractual and technical frameworks.

Key design features

Like the European programme, responsibility will default to the registered owner, though ownership can be shifted to the ISM company by agreement. Carbon dioxide methane and nitrous oxide will all fall under the cap from day one. Importantly the scheme captures emissions produced by vessels while alongside or manoeuvring in UK ports regardless of voyage origin, bringing a portion of international activity into scope.

Offshore service vessels appear likely to join from the outset, potentially a full six months before they face surrender obligations under the EU system. A shortened inaugural reporting period covering July through December twenty twenty six allows companies to test procedures on a smaller emissions base before the regime aligns with calendar years.

Non-obvious insight

The UK requires allowance surrender by thirty April, five months ahead of the EU deadline. This earlier date frees balance sheet uncertainty sooner, enabling operators to release collateral or redeploy cash toward fuel saving retrofits during the summer dry dock season.

Preparation checklist

· Map fleet port calls to estimate initial July December emission exposure.

· Update charterparty clauses to allocate cost pass through fairly.

· Compare anticipated UK allowance demand with existing EU hedging strategy.

· Engage offshore vessel managers to integrate reporting across both regimes.

Conclusion

The forthcoming maritime ETS demonstrates the UK commitment to fair decarbonisation across transport modes. Early clarity on design elements empowers shipowners to embed carbon considerations within commercial decisions today, positioning the sector for resilient and responsible growth.

Source – Stephenson Harwood