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Belgian shipping company EXMAR has marked a major industry milestone with the naming of what it describes as the world’s first ocean-going ammonia dual fuel mid-size gas carriers, signalling a …

Biodiesel is emerging as an economically attractive alternative to traditional marine fuels, as shipowners respond to changing market dynamics and tightening environmental regulations Industry analysis indicates that the price gap …

INTERCARGO has brought together shipowners, charterers, insurers and maritime service providers in Athens to address what is fast becoming a defining operational challenge for the dry bulk sector: the growing …

Wah Kwong Maritime Transport has taken a significant step in its digitalisation strategy with the delivery of its first SMART-enabled LR2 tanker, marking a new phase in fleet development The …

Sauer Compressors will return as a sponsor of the Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference 2026, reinforcing its long-standing role in supporting innovation across the maritime sector A global developer and …

Following its first full-scale installation on a seagoing vessel, the Vertom Tula, Wattlab is scaling its Solar Flatrack solution towards the international bulk shipping market. Currently, Solar Flatracks can be …

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Lars Robert Pedersen is a long-standing pillar of the conference, having led proceedings for more than a decade. A recognised authority on maritime technology and regulation, with a particular focus …

This year’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference on 8-10 December 2026 will centre on regulatory developments, emerging propulsion technologies and scalable low carbon fuels shaping the maritime sector’s transition The …

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Titan Clean Fuels has signed an agreement with TURN2X to supply E-methane for ship bunkering from 2028 expanding fuel provision for its shipping customers. The agreement aims to scale alternative …

A new joint study by WinGD and Envision Energy suggests that green ammonia could become a cost-competitive fuel for global shipping under moderate regulatory conditions Green ammonia is already considered …

ClassNK has issued an approval in principle for the design of a liquefied CO2 carrier intended to serve a floating offshore injection facility, marking further progress in Japan’s carbon capture …

The global marine insurance market continues to demonstrate resilience, maintaining strong capacity across cargo, hull, liability and offshore energy lines despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East Cargo insurers …

ABB has completed a major modernisation of propulsion drives across nine LNG carriers owned by CoolCo, extending their operational lifetime by more than ten years while minimising operational impact The …

This year’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference on 8-10 December 2026 will centre on regulatory developments, emerging propulsion technologies and scalable low carbon fuels shaping the maritime sector’s transition The …

An integrated solution for managing FuelEU Maritime compliance has been launched through a new partnership between ZERO44 and Hecla Emissions Management, aiming to simplify one of shipping’s most complex regulatory …

Wärtsilä has launched a new report highlighting how regulatory pressure and uncertainty are complicating investment decisions across the global shipping sector. Based on a survey of 225 maritime leaders, the …

A new artificial intelligence tool designed to simplify maritime regulations has been launched by DNV, aiming to transform how industry professionals access complex rule frameworks RuleAgent enables users to query …

Alfa Laval is expanding real-time remote support services for ships by integrating advanced connectivity and augmented reality tools, as the maritime industry accelerates its adoption of alternative fuels and energy-efficient …

Norsepower has launched its third-generation Rotor Sail, positioning the technology as a step change in wind-assisted shipping by combining physical hardware with digital optimisation The new system integrates aerodynamic improvements, …

A new study has warned that no major maritime nation is fully prepared for tightening decarbonisation rules at the International Maritime Organization, highlighting risks even among the world’s leading shipping …

Everllence has become the first engine designer and manufacturer to receive Smartship Software Type Approval Certification and Smart Service Supplier recognition from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore for its PrimeServ …

Autonomous and data-driven systems are reshaping global shipping, with classification societies investing heavily in technology to meet the evolving demands of the industry At the annual ABS Southeast Asia Regional …

Tideform has relaunched its marine fuel intelligence platform with an AI-powered agent to improve real-time decision-making across the commercial shipping sector. The relaunch introduces Atlas, an AI-driven tool designed to …

A debate over the most viable pathway to decarbonise global shipping is intensifying after industry coalition SEA-LNG criticised a recent study that positions green ammonia as the only scalable fuel …

A new international standard designed to guide environmentally responsible ship hull cleaning has been published, offering ports and shipowners clearer rules on managing biofouling The standard, ISO 6319, provides guidance …

A new academic study warns that growing investment in LNG and methanol-fuelled ships could slow the shipping sector’s transition to zero-emission fuels rather than accelerate it The research, submitted to …

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a two-year fuel supply agreement with Equinor for mass-balanced bio-methanol, marking a further step in the shipping industry’s shift toward lower-emission fuels Under the deal, significant …

Korean Register (KR), in partnership with EcoPro HN and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, has developed an exhaust gas after-treatment system for ammonia-fueled engines. The system, Korea’s first microwave …

ABS is teaming up with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries to study the feasibility of a nuclear-powered electric propulsion system for container ships …

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has agreed to jointly own two commissioning service operation vessels as it expands its involvement in Europe’s offshore wind sector MOL said the investment aligns with its …

A consortium of major Japanese companies has established the Japan–New Zealand Hydrogen Corridor to study the development of a green hydrogen supply chain linking production in New Zealand with exports …

GLO Marine has announced a €6 million investment in a new integrated assembly and production facility in Galați, Romania to strengthen its role as an end-to-end partner for vessel upgrades …

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A consortium of major Japanese companies has established the Japan–New Zealand Hydrogen Corridor to study the development of a green hydrogen supply chain linking production in New Zealand with exports …

BAR Technologies has called for urgent progress toward a single global carbon framework for shipping, warning that overlapping regional schemes are distorting investment decisions and raising compliance costs The company …

The rapid adoption of AI across maritime vessel operations is significantly increasing cyber security exposure, as attack timelines shrink to minutes, new industry data reveals. A new Cydome Security research …

Everllence and Brazilian mining and logistics group Vale are joining forces to develop ethanol as a marine fuel, marking a significant step toward lower-carbon propulsion for large ocean-going vessels Under …

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Wind propulsion is gaining traction in the ocean-going freight sector, as major logistics providers look for scalable alternatives to fossil-fuel-powered vessels CEVA Logistics has announced the addition of wind-powered maritime …

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Everllence and Brazilian mining and logistics group Vale are joining forces to develop ethanol as a marine fuel, marking a significant step toward lower-carbon propulsion for large ocean-going vessels Under …

A new white paper warns marine cyber security risks are escalating across global fleets and ship building programmes as attacks grow in scale and sophistication. Released on 23 February 2026, …

Talk of the Suez Canal ‘normalising’ in 2026 is growing, but a full return to pre-crisis patterns remains unlikely in the short term, says Glander International Bunkering For much of …

Accelleron has secured approval for its MXP300 turbocharger to be installed on the widely used 6DE18 auxiliary diesel generator built by Japanese engine manufacturer Daihatsu Infinearth The qualification follows the …

A new insight brief by the UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group for the Getting to Zero Coalition warns that weakening the International Maritime Organization’s proposed Net-Zero Framework would significantly …

Robosys Automation has expanded its multi-OEM propulsion control capabilities with the integration of Sleipner thruster systems into its VOYAGER AI autonomy and remote vessel control platform The move brings advanced …