Regular insight and reports from a wide range of technical experts in the maritime industry on various topics, from the maritime energy transition and digital transformation to future fuels and autonomous vessels. Bringing you the latest on how new regulations, technologies and innovations can be pragmatically and safely applied in maritime.
Testing Times: Fuel assessment and quantity verification in an uncertain era
Examines issues in the bunker supply chain, unpacking strategies available to combat them and protect fleets from the dangers of off-spec and poor-quality fuel.
Artificial Intelligence in Maritime - a learning curve
AI adoption in the maritime industry will be a learning curve as development depends on the computing infrastructure and the connectivity solutions available.
NOx from marine diesel engines using biofuels
This technical update from Lloyd's Register consolidates client experience and industry feedback from sea trial findings on NOx emissions when using biofuels.
How to make shipping’s ‘Decade of Action’ a reality.
The industry is no longer asking ‘if’ or ‘when’ we decarbonise, the question is ‘how’ will we deliver meaningful change during this crucial decade of action.
Maritime Decarbonisation Hub Research Library
Ammonia Environmental Impact Assessment
A joint study by Environmental Defense Fund, Lloyd’s Register and Ricardo PLC to examine the potential marine environmental impacts of ammonia.
Study: Tracing the true carbon intensity of sustainable marine fuels
A feasibility study of technologies that can track the well-to-wake carbon emissions of green marine fuels.
Report: UK Domestic Shipping: Mobilising Investment in Net Zero
Recommendations on priority areas of focus are intended to contribute to the next iteration of the UK government’s Clean Maritime Plan.
Zero Ready Framework – ensuring shipping can deliver our zero-emissions future
A five-level framework for assessing the readiness of a vessel for the transition to zero carbon fuels, providing the industry with clarity and common language.
The Silk Alliance - initial lessons from a green corridor cluster
The progress made so far and initial lessons learned during the first phase of The Silk Alliance green corridor initiative in the intra-Asia region.
Quantitative Risk Assessment of Ammonia-fuelled vessels
Insights into the quantitative risk profile of three ammonia-fuelled vessel reference designs and recommendations for safety improvements.
First movers in shipping's decarbonisation.
This report provides a methodology for detailed comparison of different fuel transition pathways for a shipping fleet of a given vessel type and trade route.
Ports energy supply for green shipping corridors
This study has outlined the critical role of ports in driving and supporting the case for investment in energy infrastructure.
Techno-economic assessment of zero carbon fuels
This 2020 report assesses the zero-carbon fuel options through the lens of investment readiness, technology readiness and community readiness.
Zero-emission vessels: Transition pathways
This 2019 report identifies the milestones and enablers required to evolve alternative pathways towards decarbonisation.
Zero-emission vessels 2030
A 2017 scenario-based investigation into the viability of Zero-emission vessels and what is needed to make them a competitive solution in shipping.
Low Carbon Pathways 2050
A 2016 assessment of how shipping might be required to change in order to decarbonise and what that change could look like.
