Vessel Performance Info

Aker BP and Höegh Evi have secured DNV’s Statement of Feasibility for a marine-based carbon transport and offshore injection concept at Norway’s Atlas storage project. Designed to handle up to …

NYK Group plans to invest ¥100 billion by FY2030 in vessel efficiency and lower-carbon fuels as it works towards a 45% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Its …

The choice of carrier can change the Well-to-Wake emissions intensity of a container voyage by as much as 35%, according to VesselBot’s analysis of 83,817 voyages. Its Q3 2026 report …

CMA CGM, Nike and Gemadept Corporation have introduced Vietnam’s first fully electric barge to transport containerised cargo between Ho Chi Minh City and Gemalink Terminal in Cai Mep. Powered entirely …

Boluda Shipping has agreed to acquire Samskip, planning a combined short-sea and multimodal network spanning 28 countries, with 32 vessels operating across 18 routes. The deal could strengthen lower-emission freight …

Steerprop will supply a second set of hybrid-capable azimuth propulsion units for a high-performance tug being built by GONDAN Shipbuilders for Norwegian shipowner Østensjø Rederi. The 150-tonne bollard pull vessel …

Hydroniq Coolers has delivered a seawater cooling system for the first of three new hybrid-electric ferries being built for Washington State Ferries, with the vessel scheduled for delivery in 2030. …

Shipowners could have a stronger financial case for retrofitting older tankers with wind-assisted propulsion, as a 15-year-old very large crude carrier (VLCC) is valued at around $140 million, according to …

Emerald Nuclear Norway has secured NOK 20 million (US$2 million) from the Research Council of Norway to advance a maritime nuclear propulsion project, with offshore vessel owner Island Offshore targeting …

Shipowners and ship managers could reduce duplicated emissions reporting work under two new voluntary data frameworks released by the Tripartite Joint Industry Working Group, chaired by BIMCO, on 27 October …

European Shipowners | ECSA is urging EU lawmakers to increase funding for shipping’s energy transition from 110 million to 330 million emissions allowances, arguing that the proposed allocation falls short …

WinGD has signed long-term engine service agreements covering 14 dual-fuel LNG carriers managed by COSCO Shipping LNG, NYK LNG Shipmanagement and TMS Cardiff Gas. The contracts combine maintenance, remote monitoring …

ClassNK has brought together 160 maritime industry participants to examine how wind-assisted propulsion systems can reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Shipowners from “K” LINE, MOL and NYK shared …

Stena AB has agreed to acquire Norwegian ferry operator Color Line, bringing two major Scandinavian passenger and freight businesses under common ownership, subject to regulatory approval. The deal could give …

ClassNK has published a new handbook bringing together the technical, regulatory and infrastructure requirements for onboard carbon capture systems (OCCS). The guidance sets out what shipowners and managers must consider …

Japan’s KEYS Bunkering West Japan has completed 100 LNG fuel supply operations with its dedicated bunkering vessel, KEYS Azalea, since services began in April 2024. The operator estimates that replacing …

CMA CGM is using a fuel-agnostic strategy to support its dual-fuel fleet, with bunkering operations spanning several alternative fuels and ports worldwide. Its approach puts fuel supply infrastructure alongside vessel …

Eastern Pacific Shipping and Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority have marked the christening of Terra Clove, the first ammonia dual-fuel commercial newbuild registered under the Singapore flag. The 93,000-cubic-metre carrier …

Titan Clean Fuels estimates that an 8,000 TEU containership using a 30% liquefied biomethane blend could generate up to €5.1 million in annual gross compliance value under FuelEU Maritime. The …

Lloyd’s Register and the British Ports Association are urging ports to assess their readiness for advanced nuclear technology, from nuclear-powered vessel calls to small modular reactors supplying low-carbon electricity. Their …

Pole Star Global has warned that ageing shadow-fleet tankers can expose coastal environments to serious pollution risks when vessel condition, ownership and insurance concerns go unaddressed. Its research found that …

China has completed a reported world-first commercial ship-to-ship green ammonia bunkering operation, with Shenghang Yongle supplying 1,000 tonnes to CMB.TECH’s ammonia-powered bulk carrier Mineral Europa. The operation demonstrates a working …

China has completed a reported world-first commercial ship-to-ship green ammonia bunkering operation, with Shenghang Yongle supplying 1,000 tonnes to CMB.TECH’s ammonia-powered bulk carrier Mineral Europa. The operation demonstrates a working …

SWITCH Maritime has secured a US Coast Guard Design Basis Agreement for its 150-passenger SWITCH-150 hydrogen fuel cell-electric ferry, planned for service in New York City. The agreement establishes the …

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has replaced the DEGO III engine governor aboard Bolette with Qtagg’s DEGO IV digital propulsion control platform, adding detailed monitoring, diagnostics and remote support capabilities. The …

The EU-funded MARPOWER project has completed its initial system design and successfully tested a combustion chamber prototype using 100% hydrogen, while its high-pressure turbine design requires around 15% less coolant …

Anglo-Eastern has trained more than 3,000 crew members in alternative fuels and managed LNG bunkering operations totalling over 200,000 cubic metres across its fleet. The ship manager says hands-on training, …

The EU Innovation Fund has awarded €223 million to Project Atlas, a carbon capture and storage initiative led by Höegh Evi and Aker BP that will connect European industrial hubs …

Eastern Pacific Shipping has secured financing for wind-assisted propulsion on MV Pacific Sentinel and MV Pacific Sunstone, each fitted with three 22-metre suction sails. The Fund for Energy Efficiency Technologies …

The 9,000 TEU Tangier Maersk has completed a voyage from Houston to New York using bioethanol in a WinGD dual-fuel engine, following bunkering at the Port of Houston. The operation …

The UK Chamber of Shipping wants the Government to establish reliable emissions reporting, fuel certification and verification systems before introducing a UK Maritime Fuel Standard. Drawing on the EU’s first …

GRANI LTD has launched a free browser-based calculator that allows shipowners, charterers and vessel operators to assess voyage costs, freight profitability and time-charter equivalent (TCE) earnings. The tool brings route …

Steerprop will supply next-generation contra-rotating propeller units for Estonia’s first fully electric passenger ferry, combining a 3MWh battery system with propulsion designed for demanding ice conditions. The project shows how …

Maersk, Golden Island and PSA Singapore have completed the world’s largest single ethanol bunkering operation, supplying approximately 5,000 tonnes of certified bioethanol to the Maersk Halifax. The operation was conducted …

Dutch inland shipping company AMS Barging has christened Felicitas, a 9,000 m³ diesel-electric tanker designed to accommodate future methanol bunkering modifications. The new vessel combines fuel-efficient propulsion with flexible cargo-handling …

European shipowners are calling for €33 billion in emissions trading allowances to support sustainable marine fuels and technologies, arguing that the European Commission’s proposed funding mechanism falls €22 billion short …

A study by UCL Energy Institute researchers finds that green ammonia produced using electricity from the proposed Grand Inga hydropower project in the Democratic Republic of Congo could cost about …

Germany has approved a national action plan backed by €400 million in funding to support maritime decarbonisation, covering alternative propulsion, renewable fuels, fleet modernisation and green shipping corridors. The 47 …

Viking Line has signed a five-year service agreement with Wärtsilä for Viking XPRS, bringing three of its ferries under the technology group’s lifecycle support programme. The deal focuses on engine …

VesselBot’s October 2026 case study finds that voyages with the lowest emissions per unit of cargo can produce almost three times the total emissions of less efficient voyages. The findings …

With 38% of global fleet capacity more than 15 years old, shipowners face growing maintenance demands as vessels remain in service for longer. Steelpaint Director Frank Müller argues that corrosion …

Fleet Management has secured the management of Gisigwilgwelk Aurora Borealis, a new very large gas carrier (VLGC) built to transport liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and ammonia. The appointment brings the …

The 210,000 dwt Mineral Europa has begun its maiden voyage, marking a major step in the practical use of ammonia as a marine fuel. Anglo-Eastern supported CMB.TECH through design development, …

Modern Terminals and CLPe will assess shore power, battery-swapping systems and electric equipment for container port operations in Hong Kong. The partnership supports Modern Terminals’ target of eliminating direct greenhouse …

Bibby Marine has launched Staffordshire, a battery-first electric commissioning service operation vessel (eCSOV), at Armon Shipyard in Vigo, Spain. The company estimates that its propulsion approach could cut operating costs …

MITSUI E&S has manufactured more than 7,500 B&W two-stroke engines, representing over 120 million horsepower, during its century-long licensing relationship with Everllence. The companies are looking to build on that …

Suardiaz Group is preparing to deploy two dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) car carriers on routes linking North Africa and Europe, with the first vessel, RS Atlantico, due to enter …

CMB.TECH has sent Mineral Europa, a 210,000 dwt dry bulk carrier powered by ammonia, on its maiden voyage to Australia, marking a major test of alternative-fuel propulsion in large commercial …

Rystad Energy and OceanScore are integrating observed FuelEU Maritime pooling prices into clean shipping research, giving shipowners and charterers better data to compare compliance costs and alternative fuel options. Under …

The global fleet of commercial vessels with battery installations or on order has surpassed 2,000 ships, representing 2.4 GWh of maritime battery capacity, according to the Maritime Battery Forum (MBF). …