AkzoNobel Marine Coatings is targeting the growing cost and efficiency challenges facing an ageing commercial fleet with the launch of Intersleek 2120, its latest silicone foul-release coating technology. The new …
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The Clean Shipping Coalition is urging International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states to maintain support for the UN shipping body’s Net-Zero Framework (NZF) ahead of next week’s key negotiations in …
The US is taking steps towards introducing nuclear propulsion into commercial shipping, with federal authorities and CORE POWER announcing a new cooperation framework aimed at developing a future fleet of …
A three-year coating trial on board the 15,300 teu containership Maersk Hamburg has found significantly less corrosion and coating damage on a lashing bridge protected with Steelpaint’s moisture-cure polyurethane system …
VDR advisor will lead exploration of challenging issues… and possible solutions The 2026 Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference – from 8 to 10 December in Hamburg – will benefit from …
The shipping industry has spent years rethinking its engines. Fuels, combustion and emissions control have all received enormous attention and enormous investment. Rightly so, says Gert-Jan van Goch, director, Product …
MacGregor has developed a new Liquid Carbon Dioxide Bow Transfer System designed to enable safe and reliable ship-to-well and ship-to-rig transfer across a wide range of operating conditions. The system …
The Clean Shipping Alliance and Marine Fuels Alliance have signed a two-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at helping the shipping industry and bunker suppliers meet emissions regulations and accelerate …
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Azane Fuel Solutions has signed a framework agreement with Equinor Energy covering ammonia supply and truck-to-ship bunkering operations for ammonia-fuelled vessels, with initial deliveries scheduled to begin in the second …
TMC Compressors has secured a contract from Hyundai Heavy Industries to supply complete marine compressed air systems for two very large ethane carriers being built for Malaysian shipping company MISC …
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One of the leading proponents of the nuclear option as a long-term, zero-emission shipping solution, Derek Munro will be setting out his case at December’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference. …
Procureship has welcomed around 100 deep-sea vessels from Stolt Tankers onto its e-procurement platform as the chemical tanker operator accelerates the digitalisation of procurement across its global fleet The partnership …
Silverstream Technologies has signed an agreement with Carnival Corporation to install its Silverstream System on three Ace Class newbuild cruise ships being constructed at Fincantieri in Italy The vessels, the …
Geislinger is set to introduce its SILENCO Neo Acoustic Coupling at SMM 2026 in Hamburg, presenting what it describes as its next generation of acoustic coupling technology for marine and …
The Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (Decarb Hub) and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping have launched a new suite of resources designed to help shipowners, operators …
ABS has issued a product design assessment to Fleetzero for its Leviathan Battery Energy Storage System, making it the first lithium iron phosphate marine battery system manufactured in the US …
Leonhardt & Blumberg has equipped its first newbuild with Econowind VentoFoils to reduce fuel consumption and emissions through wind propulsion. Hansa Drejoe received the technology at Royal Niestern Sander Shipyard …
Corvus Energy has secured a milestone contract to supply battery energy storage systems for four new hybrid-electric passenger and car ferries being built for Canadian operator BC Ferries The vessels …
ABB has secured a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International to supply an integrated power and propulsion package for Grand Tour, a semi-submersible heavy transport vessel being built for offshore contractor …
Nippon Paint Marine says 2,557 vessels using its hull coating technologies are now registered on the RightShip platform, highlighting the growing importance of independently tracked data in assessing vessel efficiency …
Retrofitting of existing vessels has emerged as one of shipping’s most practical routes to sustainable decarbonisation and will be an opportunity explored by Alfa Laval’s Bram van Puijenbroek at The …
The Clean Arctic Alliance is calling for stronger action to reduce black carbon emissions from shipping in the Arctic, arguing that existing international measures leave a significant regulatory gap The …
Thordon Bearings has strengthened its North American presence by appointing marine engineering and naval architecture specialist SAI Engineering as an authorised distributor, expanding access to its water-lubricated bearing and seal …
Carnival Cruise Line has reportedly become the first cruise operator to adopt Jotun’s Hull Skating Solution (HSS), signing an agreement to implement the robotic proactive hull cleaning technology on board …
The proposed expansion of the European Union Emissions Trading System must deliver fair treatment for shipping while driving genuine emissions reductions, according to emissions compliance specialist EmissionLink The European Commission …
A new industry report has identified the key safety challenges facing shipping’s transition to alternative fuels, calling for stronger collaboration, clearer regulation and greater operational preparedness as the sector works …
bound4blue has completed the installation of its 22-metre-high eSAIL wind propulsion system aboard the new multipurpose vessel Na Hiro E Pae, marking what the company says is the first application …
The sole focus of the 2026 Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference’s opening Keynote Panel discussion – potential IMO global shipping emission changes confirmed at MEPC 85 – will benefit from …
Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub has called for a standardised approach to designing and assessing Safe Havens on ammonia-fuelled vessels, warning that inconsistent interpretation of emerging regulations could lead to …
The world’s largest battery-electric ship has reached another major milestone after being successfully loaded aboard the heavy lift vessel Black Marlin in Hobart ahead of its voyage to South America …
The sole focus of the 2026 Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference’s opening Keynote Panel discussion – potential IMO global shipping emission changes confirmed at MEPC 85 – will benefit from …
The sole focus of the 2026 Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference’s opening Keynote Panel discussion – potential IMO global shipping emission changes confirmed at MEPC 85 – will benefit from …
The global ship recycling industry should focus on consistently applying responsible recycling standards and improving regulatory alignment rather than introducing new rules, according to ship recycling specialist Wirana Shipping The …
Shipping must accelerate the deployment of proven emissions-reduction technologies rather than waiting for future fuels if it is to meet net zero targets, says BAR Technologies, as it responds to …
Shipowners and ship managers paying carbon costs under the EU Emissions Trading System cannot assume they will recover those costs from charterers, despite a statutory reimbursement right, according to a …
Silverstream has exceeded 160 installations of its air lubrication technology, highlighting growing adoption of ship technology that delivers immediate emissions reduction and improved fuel efficiency. To date, 164 vessels have …
Bulk carrier owners are increasingly investing in corrosion protection for cargo hold tank tops as they seek to extend vessel life, avoid costly steel replacement work during drydockings and reduce …
RightShip and NorthStandard have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at improving maritime safety, strengthening loss prevention services and reducing the need for duplicate vessel inspections across the dry bulk and …
Recent disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has forced the shipping industry to face some cold, hard truths. Neel Shah, CEO and Co-founder of PuriFire Energy, examines why energy security …
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CM Technologies has launched a new pressure drop test instrument, providing ship operators with a simple method of detecting cylinder pressure leaks before they lead to higher fuel consumption, expensive …
With IMO mid-term measures about to reshape the regulatory landscape, shipowners are facing a high-stakes question: Which fuel pathway makes commercial sense and which could leave you exposed? At the …
EmissionLink has warned that falling FuelEU Maritime surplus prices could reduce compliance costs for shipowners while weakening the regulation’s ability to accelerate the adoption of lower-carbon fuels across the shipping …
Project CAPTURED has reached two significant regulatory milestones that supporters say strengthen the commercial viability of onboard carbon capture and storage for the shipping industry The project, which completed the …
ABS has awarded approval in principle for the concept design of a nuclear-powered 15,000 teu containership, marking another step towards the potential use of small modular reactors in commercial shipping …
Anemoi Marine Technologies has reached a new milestone in the development of wind-assisted propulsion after receiving design assessment certificates from Bureau Veritas for several versions of its Rotor Sail technology …
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has begun deploying a new vehicle-moving device across its car carrier fleet to improve cargo handling efficiency and minimise delays caused by vehicles that are temporarily unable …
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