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Maersk reports it has completed a first, successful, trial of blending ethanol into methanol to create an alternative fuel for its vessels. It plans to proceed with increased levels of …

Deltamarin has received five approvals in principle (AiPs) from DNV and Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its next-generation vessel designs. The approved next-generation vessel designs include a 20,000m3 LNG bunkering vessel, …

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced the appointment of Alex Gregg-Smith as President, Bureau Veritas, Marine & Offshore, as BV continues to make key changes in the organisation’s …

DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to the joint consortium of MSC, Zhoushan Changhong International, and CIMC ORIC for a new 21,700 TEU ammonia-dual fuelled ultra-large container ship …

Marine energy storage solutions supplier Corvus Energy has introduced the latest addition to its NxtGen family of batteries, known as Blue Whale NxtGen. Designed for vessel applications where high energy …

Incat Tasmania and Danish operator Molslinjen have signed a contract for a third 100% battery-electric high-speed ferry, expanding the companies’ partnership and advancing what is considered the world’s largest electrification …

DNV has granted a type approval design certificate (TADC) to CSSC Shanghai Marine Energy Saving Technology (CMES-Tech) for its new 5m × 35m tilting wind assisted rotor system. This is …

As the maritime industry prepares to enter 2026, Wärtsilä has identified four important trends that will affect global shipping in 2026. From the rise of digitalisation and big data to …

World Fuel Services, a World Kinect company has announced that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) has carried out one of the first commercial biofuel bunkerings for a cruise vessel in …

Alfa Laval says its newly-introduced PureBallast 3 Ultra introduces the maritime industry to the compact, innovative core of the next-generation system designed to make ballast water management simpler and easier …

Swiss marine power company WinGD has signed a long-term service agreement (LTSA) with Hong Kong-based OPearl LNG Ship Management, a company formed jointly by China Merchant LNG, NYK Line and …

ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a spray form insulation system of IMO type B tank for LNG and ammonia fuel, developed by Nihon Shipyard and Hankuk …

DNV’s latest white paper, ‘Methanol fuel in shipping’, highlights that methanol-fuelled engines and technical systems have reached high readiness levels, and that existing global production sites, storage facilities, and a …

Everllence has announced that its 35/44DF CD genset has landed 138 orders since successfully passing its Type Approval Test (TAT) in April 2025 at STX in Changwon. Orders to date …

Turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions company Accelleron has released its second report in its ‘Accelerating to Net Zero’ series, highlighting the Asia Pacific market’s critical role as the proving …

The Port of Oslo is taking new environmental measures to cut emissions, with ships that sail emission-free in and out of the port to be exempted from quay fees, while …

Environmental, energy and engineering consultancy Ricardo is partnering with Port of Huelva to identify and promote green shipping corridors. To support the Port of Huelva, one of Spain’s busiest ports, …

ABB has secured an order with Washington State Ferries (WSF), the largest ferry operator in the US, to supply and integrate hybrid-electric propulsion systems for two hybrid-electric 160-auto ferries that …

Norsepower and Idemitsu Tanker Co, the shipping arm of Idemitsu Kosan, have announced their agreement to equip two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) with the Norsepower rotor sail. The vessels, …

Lloyd’s Register (LR) Advisory and marine coatings company Nippon Paint Marine have signed a technical collaboration agreement that will assess the long-term speed loss performance of Nippon Paint Marine’s Fastar …

A consortium led by Acua Ocean and featuring Houlder, Ad Hoc Marine Designs, Trident Marine and the University of Southampton has secured UK government backing to develop a new class …

Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) and TB Global Technologies have jointly developed a ship-to-shore coupler for liquefied hydrogen (LH2) transport. A prototype coupler has passed development tests and obtained technology qualification …

A christening and delivery ceremony for the ‘Grande Istanbul’, fourth of seven ammonia-ready Pure Car & Truck Carriers (PCTCs) for the Grimaldi Group has been held at the SWS (Shanghai …

CIMAC (the International Council on Combustion Engines) and the Maritime Battery Forum have published a second paper on the environmental impact of batteries in deep-sea shipping. The paper examines the …

Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced its first high-pressure LNG dual-fuel engine, the X-DF-HP, developed specifically for the demanding operating profiles of ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs). The new engine …

Singapore aluminium shipbuilder Strategic Marine and its strategic partner Prima Marine, a Thai marine transport company. have announced the delivery of two 42m Generation 4 Fast Crew Boats (FCBs) to …

UAE-based energy company Tristar Group has added a biofuel-electric bunkering barge to its fleet, said to be the first of its kind in the region. The sustainably-operated vessel has been …

Damen Shipyards Group has launched the ninth of 10 Island class ferries which it is building for Canada’s BC Ferries at the Damen Shipyards Galati shipyard in Romania. The launch …

The Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII) has hosted its first event in Brussels, bringing shipowners, engine designers, technology providers and EU policymakers together to accelerate efforts to reduce …

MarineShift360 has announced results from its recently-concluded Impact Accelerator programme, including the outcomes of BAR Technologies’ lifecycle assessment of its WindWings system. The study confirms that WindWings achieves a carbon …

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) has signed an agreement with Australian resources company BHP Group to renew a memorandum of understanding (MoU) initially concluded in June 2022, reinforcing both …

Windcat, part of CMB.Tech, has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards Group for a new Multi-Purpose Accommodation Support Vessel (MP-ASV), with the option of five additional vessels of this type. …

Wind assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) developer bound4blue has expanded its industrial footprint in Asia with the establishment of new production capabilities in China, alongside the signing of strategic regional partnerships …

Spanish yard Gondan has signed a contract with Norwegian shipowner Østensjø Rederi to build a new offshore tugboat, which will be the most powerful in the owner’s towage fleet. Delivery …

Developer of methanol-to-hydrogen generator technology for the maritime and port industries, e1 Marine, has received an order from PowerCell Group, a provider of hydrogen-electric fuel cell solutions, for eight M30 …

A new industry report from Lloyd’s Register (LR) and LucidCatalyst for Seaspan Corporation reveals how nuclear propulsion creates a competitive advantage for both operators and charterers through superior economics and …

Two logistics players in the inland waterway system, Port of Rotterdam and HGK Group, are planning a strategic collaboration on the development of climate-friendly supply chains. The companies have signed …

Marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy says it is gearing up production after winning a high-profile deal to supply Greenpeace International’s new flagship vessel. The vessel is being built at Freire …

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions is to supply a range of solutions for a new LNG bunkering vessel built at the Jiangnan Shipyard in China for Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) Energy …

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), AIM Horizon Investments and partners have announced the successful closing of the Fund for Energy Efficiency Technologies (FEET), securing total commitments of up …

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), has held three thematic workshops, focusing on integrated decarbonisation solutions, electrification, and LNG. The integrated decarbonisation solutions, designed and hosted by BV, explored how …

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will issue licences to supply methanol as marine fuel in the Port of Singapore from 1 January 2026, following the Call for …

Swiss marine power company WinGD has signed a frame agreement with Panasia of South Korea to upgrade X-DF dual-fuel LNG engines in service with the latest emissions abatement and fuel …

Third-party ship management company V.Ships has adopted OceanScore’s Compliance Manager to address the growing complexities of European Union environmental regulations. The partnership enables V.Ships to manage compliance with EU ETS …

Alfa Laval Korea has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech, in a step toward strengthening cooperation in developing safe and reliable ammonia fuel system solutions for …

Swedish biotechnology company I-Tech, developer of the Selektope marine antifouling technology, and Guangdong Havey Advanced Materials Technology (Havey) of China, specialist in advanced polymer and materials science, have signed a …

Greentech company Sulnox, which claims lower fuel costs and emissions with zero Capex from its fuel additive products, is pleased to announce a global long-term distribution agreement with US company …

Stena Line held a naming ceremony for its latest vessel, ‘Stena Futura’ in Belfast Harbour, the first such ceremony in Belfast for about 20 years. The new hybrid freight ferry …

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Rondal for its Aero Wing Sail, following completion of concept-level assessment activities in line with LR’s ‘Guidance Notes on Wind …

Schottel will supply rudder propellers for a new series of seven electric double-ended ferries by Scotland’s state-owned Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). The vessels will be constructed by the Polish …