Maritime Journal

The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) has begun laying the keel for MODULARIS, a new research vessel designed to accelerate maritime technology testing and certification. …

TA’ZIZ has secured $2 billion in financing for its first world-scale methanol production plant in the UAE, which should provide wider benefits across the global transportation sector. The project is …

IMO regulations are not just failing to cut emissions, they are actively incentivising operators to game the system, says Rob Mortimer, founder of Fuelre4m, who will be presenting at Seawork …

Delegates from across the workboat industry thrashed out issues affecting the sector at Seawork’s Get Set for Workboat session in Rotterdam this week, with general agreement on the issues themselves, …

Seawork exhibitors Hefring Marine and Ecomar Propulsion have struck a partnership that they say will improve safety and operational efficiency at sea. The deal will see Hefring’s IMAS monitoring system …

British yacht builder Archipelago Expedition Yachts is pioneering methanol propulsion for yachts with a view to its use in commercial vessels. Working with naval architects Chartwell Marine, the companies aim …

It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account, and you’ll get to enjoy: Weekly newsletters providing valuable news and information on the commercial marine sector Access …

It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account, and you’ll get to enjoy: Weekly newsletters providing valuable news and information on the commercial marine sector Access …

Acta Marine has taken delivery of Acta Pegasus, the latest addition to its growing Walk-to-Work fleet, as demand continues to build for specialised offshore wind support vessels in European waters …

Wärtsilä is supplying fuel-flexible engines for two new pusher tug vessels being built for AMAGGI at the Beconal shipyard in Manaus, Brazil. Designed for decarbonised operations, the vessels will operate …

The Spanish renewable energy company Reolum is forging ahead with advancing green methanol production in Spain, work that aims to strengthen renewable marine fuel supply for the heavy transport markets. …

Spanish innovation company Reolum is spending €700 million on a plant to make e-methanol especially for the maritime and aviation industries. The 26.8-hectare plant will be built in the Spanish …

Auramarine will deliver methanol, biofuel and HFO fuel supply systems for three new ‘Hansa Superstar’ class RoPax vessels ordered by Finnlines. The ships, designed by Deltamarin and scheduled for delivery …

Fuel-performance technology specialist Fuelre4m has strengthened its leadership team and expanded its UK footprint with the appointment of Paul Bayliss as general manager of Maritime and the opening of a …

Two French companies have signed a long-term industrial partnership to develop, integrate and certify hydrogen propulsion systems for catamarans of up to 30 metres in length. Green Navy, part of …

Green Navy and SECO Marine have signed a long-term partnership to advance hydrogen propulsion systems with the emphasis on a vessel design that is efficient, safe and ready for the …

Green Navy and SECO Marine have signed a long-term partnership to advance hydrogen propulsion systems with the emphasis on a vessel design that is efficient, safe and ready for the …

P&O Ferries has made a historic leap toward greener shipping as its vessel, the Pride of Hull, becomes the first ferry on the busy Hull–Rotterdam route to permanently operate on …

The world’s largest offshore structures will be able to board Allseas’ new vessel when it’s delivered – expanding heavy-lift and towing capacity for offshore industry. China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International has …

It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account, and you’ll get to enjoy: Weekly newsletters providing valuable news and information on the commercial marine sector Access …

ACUA Ocean’s unmanned surface vessel has completed reportedly the world’s first continuous, remote 24-hour offshore operation powered entirely by hydrogen The trial, conducted under hydrogen-electric power, saw PIONEER depart from …

To maintain its global leadership in subsea rock installation and support the offshore energy transition, Van Oord has announced the construction of two new state-of-the-art vessels Designed for high-capacity and …

ABB has unveiled a 3MW hydrogen fuel cell system, marking a major step towards alternative fuels for both the leisure and commercial marine sectors. Integrated into the newly launched 118.8-metre …

Stena Futura, the first methanol-ready NewMax hybrid ship for Stena Line, has successfully completed sea trials in China, marking a major vessel build milestone for the operator. The completion of …

Deltamarin is to design six cutting-edge methanol-ready RoPax ferries for Grimaldi Lines, marking a regional first for this type of alternative fuel. The agreement with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) …

China has launched its first high-power hydrogen-electric hybrid port vessel, a major step forward for the country in terms of port decarbonisation and alternative fuels adoption. Constructed by Jiangsu Zhenjiang …

It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account, and you’ll get to enjoy: Weekly newsletters providing valuable news and information on the commercial marine sector Access …

PowerCell’s Marine System 225 has received Type Approval from Lloyd’s Register, helping advance the use of hydrogen for vessel propulsion and alternative fuels at sea. The approval confirms that the …

A stand-out moment of the Seawork 2025 conference agenda this year was the second day session on Future fuels – Real world applications and industry learnings. The session kicked off …

A stand-out moment of the Seawork 2025 conference agenda this year was the second day session on Future fuels – Real world applications and industry learnings. The session kicked off …

Offshore engineering giant Allseas has announced a bold five-year initiative to design, develop and deploy a small modular reactor for use on offshore vessels and in industrial onshore environments Nuclear …

The UK could lose tens of thousands of offshore energy jobs by 2030 without urgent and coordinated action, a new report warns. Robert Gordon University’s Striking the Balance report highlights …

It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account, and you’ll get to enjoy: Weekly newsletters providing valuable news and information on the commercial marine sector Access …

Port Esbjerg’s new CO₂ terminal marks a milestone in the ambition to establish the first full value chain for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the EU. The terminal will …

Global bunker supplier Peninsula has partnered with the University of Gibraltar to boost marine training and bridge skills gaps in alternative marine fuel handling. The collaboration follows the signing of …

SAAM Towage is teaming up with Caterpillar Marine to explore and implement alternative power solutions for its tug fleet The collaboration aims to reduce dependence on diesel fuel and explore …

The world’s first commercial ammonia fuelled tugboat, Sakigake, has successfully completed a three-month demonstration voyage in Tokyo Bay, achieving up to a 95% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Developed by …

Battery technology is transforming commercial shipping, with hybrid and electric vessels playing a crucial role in maritime decarbonisation, according to market intelligence firm Intelatus. Intelatus research director, Philip Lewis, said …

Kongsberg Maritime has inked a major deal for the design of two multipurpose subsea vessels Developed in close collaboration with Olympic, the UT7623 sustainable energy vessels will be equipped will …

Marine battery pioneer AYK Energy has secured a landmark deal to supply the 6MWh battery powering the world’s first battery-methanol tug, helping set a new standard for alternative fuel powered …

The world’s first dual-fuelled, ammonia-powered vessel has arrived in the UK, showcasing the potential of its use in the UK. Fortescue Green Pioneer, a Singapore-flagged vessel, docked at the Port …

Eidesvik Offshore has announced the vessel build of a new Construction Support Vessel (CSV) which aims to enhance operational efficiency and address the increasing demand for vessels in the offshore …

Austal Australasia has won a deal worth between A$265 million (US$168 million) and A$275 million (US$174 million) with Gotlandsbolaget of Sweden to design and build a groundbreaking 130-metre hydrogen-ready vehicle …

It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account, and you’ll get to enjoy: Weekly newsletters providing valuable news and information on the commercial marine sector Access …

PaxOcean has signed contracts to build two state-of-the-art Offshore Construction Vessels (OCVs) for an undisclosed European shipowner, with delivery expected in 2027. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, these vessels will support …

PaxOcean has signed contracts to build two state-of-the-art Offshore Construction Vessels (OCVs) for an undisclosed European shipowner, with delivery expected in 2027. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, these vessels will support …

It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account, and you’ll get to enjoy: Weekly newsletters providing valuable news and information on the commercial marine sector Access …

VARD has been awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) by Lloyd’s Register for the methanol fueling system on two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) under construction for North Star. The VARD …

As the race for future fuels heats up, one fleet optimisation company is warning it could compound the very problem it’s trying to solve. Infrastructure and alternative fuels are simply …

Sea1 Offshore has ordered two next-generation Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) from Cosco Shipping in China, advancing its growth strategy in the energy sector. Each vessel, measuring 120 metres in length …