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From electric ferries to wind-powered boats: here’s how the shipping industry can decarbonize

International shippers are exploring decarbonization technologies including biofuels, renewable energy and hybrid systems.

International shippers are exploring decarbonization technologies including biofuels, renewable energy and hybrid systems. Image: Unsplash/Venti Views

Victoria Masterson
Senior Writer, Forum Agenda
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The P-12 Shuttle is one small but essential step towards decarbonization of the shipping industry.
Sweden’s new ferry is described as the world’s fastest electric passenger vessel. Such decarbonization technologies are essential for making the industry emission free. Image: Candela

Emissions from shipping are growing as the industry expands. Decarbonization is key to control the industry's impact on climate change.
Emissions from shipping are growing as the industry expands. Decarbonization is key to control the industry's impact on climate change. Image: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Hybrid systems that combine batteries and other fuels are also being developed that will help in decarbonization of the shipping industry.
Hybrid systems that combine batteries and other fuels are also being developed that will help in decarbonization of the shipping industry. Image: Britanny Ferries
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