Imabari Shipbuilding, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line), Kyokuyo Shipyard, JERA, Shin Kurushima Dockyard, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), and Nihon Shipyard (NSY), have agreed to develop an ammonia fuel supply chain in Japan’s Chubu region and to build and operate...
Green Marine has signed a collaboration agreement with MI – The Global Methanol Alliance (formerly known as the Methanol Institute) - to support the safe adoption of methanol in shipping. With more than 150 methanol-capable vessels in operation and over 290 on order,...
Optimarin has received DNV type approval (TA) for the Optimarin Guardian ballast water treatment system BWTS), completing the integration of Hyde's Guardian technology into Optimarin’s product portfolio and making the system ready for commercial delivery. Guardian...
Alfa Laval has launched PureBallast 3 Ultra Skid, a new skid-mounted version of its PureBallast 3 Ultra ballast water treatment system (BWTS), which combines the system’s biological treatment performance with a prefabricated design that minimises footprint and...
Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) and Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) have formalised a strategic partnership to deepen collaboration on maritime decarbonisation, during the naming of very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) 'Terra Clove' at HD...
Maritime emissions specialist EmissionLink believes that a dedicated proportion of EU ETS revenues should be invested in onboard carbon capture trials and supporting port infrastructure, warning that the technology risks remaining commercially unviable without...
The Marine Nuclear Propulsion System (MarNuPS) pilot project has secured NOK 20m (US$ 2m) in initial funding from the Research Council of Norway as partners prepare to move maritime nuclear propulsion from system development towards physical integration and testing....
ABS has recognised HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for completing the Concept Verification stage of New Technology Qualification (NTQ) for a breakerless medium-voltage direct current (MVDC) power system....
Hempel has signed a three-year global hull coatings agreement with A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk), covering a substantial share of the company’s 2026 to 2028 dry dock programme. Malgorzata Kolton, EVP and Head of Marine, Hempel, said: "Maersk is widely recognised as a...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has verified International's vessel performance analysis methodology as compliant with ISO 19030, the global standard for measuring changes in hull and propeller performance. The independent validation is considered to strengthen confidence in...
Maritime emissions specialist EmissionLink believes that a dedicated proportion of EU ETS revenues should be invested in onboard carbon capture trials and supporting port infrastructure, warning that the technology risks remaining commercially unviable without...
A new study by European Shipowners (ECSA) finds that shipping pays twice its share to EU ETS: ECSA believes that earmarked revenues should triple to help build market for sustainable fuels and technologies. According to the study, shipping is responsible for around...
Union Vega Offshore has placed an order for two firm 900m² platform supply vessels (PSVs), with options for an additional four vessels, based on Breeze Ship Design’s next-generation Z 4409 PSV design. The vessels will be constructed at Fujian Mawei Shipyard, with...
Lloyd’s Register (LR), Shell and GTT have launched a Joint Development Project (JDP) to develop a conceptual 200,000m³ LNG carrier combining hybrid-electric propulsion with GTT Next1 cargo containment technology. By bringing together a larger-capacity vessel concept...
What is currently the world's largest battery-electric ship has officially entered commercial passenger service with Buquebus in South America. Incat Tasmania Hull 096, the 130m China Zorrilla, has completed its first commercial voyage between Buenos Aires, Argentina,...
Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has named 'Terra Clove', the first ammonia dual-fuel very large ammonia carrier (VLAC), said to mark a significant milestone in the maritime industry’s transition towards ammonia as a marine fuel. Built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries...
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has awarded type approval to WinGD’s variable compression ratio (VCR) technology, a system that enables marine dual-fuel engines to optimise compression ratios according to the fuel being used, delivering improved fuel...
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has successfully completed the type approval (TA) process for the 92kWh lithium-ion battery system developed by Medha Energy Solutions, marking a milestone in the development and adoption of advanced battery technologies in India. The...
MacGregor reports a positive trend in the demand for its electric cranes in the first half of 2026, reinforcing its perceived position as an innovating provider of sustainable maritime solutions. Demand for MacGregor cranes has been strong in the first half of...
MacGregor has been selected to supply cargo access solutions and deck machinery for four new major vessels as part of BC Ferries’ historic fleet renewal plan. These next-generation, diesel-battery hybrid, all-electric ready vessels will be built at China Merchants...
Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore (BV Solutions), the M&O advisory services business line of Bureau Veritas, has demonstrated fuel savings of up to 6% through the deployment of an advanced digital twin-enabled routing solution. The AdrenaShip concept...
GTT Marine, part of the GTT Group, and independent emissions verification body Normec Verifavia have announced an integration between GTT Marine's Vesper Insights solution and the Normec Verifavia emissions verification dashboard, enabling automated data exchange and...
Charge Offshore (by MJR) is supporting Smit Terminals Europe and Smit Salvage, part of Boskalis, with a dedicated monopile offshore charging solution as the consortium advances through the preliminary design phase of the Power2Tow project tender. Led by Dutch...
Building on ABS experience with hybrid platform supply vessels (PSV) worldwide, 'Starnav Elektra', the first hybrid PSV designed and built in Brazil, has been delivered to ABS class. Built by Detroit Brasil at its Itajaí shipyard for Starnav Serviços Marítimos, the...
The Ports of Shanghai and Melbourne have launched an implementation plan for the Shanghai–Melbourne green shipping corridor (GSC) to respond to the urgent need to decarbonise maritime shipping. Established during the North Bund Forum in Shanghai in October 2025, this...
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), AIM Horizon Investments, and Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) have jointly announced the financing for two wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) projects through the Fund for Energy Efficiency Technologies (FEET),...
Wallenius Marine, together with KTH, RISE and AlfaWall Oceanbird, is launching a new research project to build knowledge on how vessels can be designed to better harness the potential of modern wind assisted propulsion systems (WAPS). Wallenius believes that wind is...
Dutch research organisation Marin says it is advancing the understanding of hull air lubrication systems with new full-scale measurement solutions aimed at quantifying their true effectiveness. As air lubrication systems are increasingly installed on ships, questions...
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has announced the publication of new guidelines to support companies in developing and implementing safety management systems (SMS) for ships equipped with wind assisted propulsion systems (WAPS). The guidelines offer a structured...
Lloyd’s Register Foundation has awarded £378,000 to a new initiative led by the Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology (DBI), tackling one of the maritime sector’s most urgent safety challenges: fire risk from methanol, one of the alternative fuels in the...
Keep up to date with news and events in the industry.
We do not share your information with third parties and you can unsubscribe at any time.