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- 1Singapore boat completes 1,000-hour trial on B100 biodiesel●Singapore: President 100, a 16-metre (52-foot) aluminium utility boat operated by Singapore’s Prestige Ocean, has comple
President 100, a 16-metre aluminium utility boat operated by Singapore's Prestige Ocean, has completed a 1,000-hour operational trial running entirely on B100 biodiesel in Singapore waters. The trial marks a step toward cutting maritime emissions and shows biodiesel can power working vessels over extended operations. Observers see it as a signal for Singapore's push toward greener shipping and cleaner harbour operations.
- 2Vessev unveils electric ferry that hydrofoils above the water▼Vessev built an electric ferry that almost flies
Electric vessel startup Vessev has built a ferry designed to lift its hull above the water on hydrofoils as it picks up speed, cutting drag and energy use. TechCrunch highlighted the craft, which promises smoother, faster and cleaner passenger transport than conventional ferries. The design draws comparisons to electric foiling watercraft and reflects growing interest in low-emission maritime transport.
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The global shipping industry's shift to low-carbon fuels is being held back by a lack of investment, according to industry reporting. Decarbonising maritime transport will require large-scale funding for alternative fuels such as ammonia, methanol and hydrogen, along with new vessels and port infrastructure. Commenters highlight the shortfall between what is needed and current investment levels, raising concerns that shipping could miss climate targets without faster financial commitments from governments and industry.