China has launched its first hydrogen-fuelled vessel, 'Yun Tao No 1', a 70m inland container/bulk cargo ship of 2000t capacity, said to represent a breakthrough in independent development of large inland hydrogen-powered vessels. The ship was built by Guangdong Yuntao...
As Red Sea hostilities continue to force widespread maritime diversions around the Cape of Good Hope, leading bunker company Peninsula is warning of a 'perfect storm' for global tanker operators. An unprecedented surge in tonne-mile demand is now intersecting...
A second incinerator installed on 'Icon of the Seas' has significantly increased its waste-handling capacity, while reducing the emissions associated with landside waste handling. Evac delivered the first-of-its-kind retrofit as the vessel remained in continuous...
Following the divestment of Wärtsilä Water & Waste to Solix Group, Hamworthy has re-launched as an independent specialist in marine water and waste systems. The business enters its next chapter with full operational continuity for customers worldwide, bringing...
The European Commission's recent proposal for a targeted revision of the EU ETS to strengthen European industrial competitiveness and support delivery of the EU’s 2040 climate target has been welcomed for shipping decarbonisation, sustainable fuels and simplified...
The Port of San Diego has selected PortXchange's EmissionInsider to support its newest Blue Economy Incubator (BEI) pilot project, in hopes of helping advance the Port’s ambitious decarbonisation goals as outlined by its Maritime Clean Air Strategy (MCAS). The Port...
Germany’s CM Technologies (CMT) has introduced a compact pressure drop test instrument (PDTI) designed to identify cylinder pressure leaks before they result in increased fuel consumption and emissions, costly repairs and ship downtime. During a diesel engine’s...
Wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS) developer Norsepower's proprietary force measurement technology has been independently validated by RISE technology infrastructure SSPA Maritime Centre. The evaluation was carried out onboard Chinook Oldendorff, equipped with...
Marine coatings leader Nippon Paint Marine has reached an agreement to provide its Fastar XI hull coating and its Ever Cool heat-reflective coating for two newbuild vessels for Taiwanese container ship operator Wan Hai. Nippon Paint Marine has been a long-term partner...
AkzoNobel’s International marine coatings brand says that Lloyd’s Register (LR) has verified its vessel performance analysis methodology as compliant with ISO 19030, the global standard for measuring changes in hull and propeller performance. The independent...
European Shipowners (ECSA) welcomes the earmarking of ETS revenues at EU and national level, as well as the support for the uptake and availability of sustainable fuels – which it sees as a long-awaited and important step in the right direction. The simplification of...
Ahead of the upcoming revision of the EU ETS, European Shipowners (ECSA) is calling on the European Commission to make the maritime derogations permanent beyond 2030 and to ensure they are fit for purpose. Shipping carries around 76% of the EU's external trade...
The first vessel in a series of four for James Fisher, 'Orca Fisher', designed by FKAB of Sweden, was recently named in London alongside 'HMS Belfast'. This 6,000 dwt FKAB T68 chemical and product tanker was built at China Merchants Industry Yangzhou Dingheng. It...
Maritime design, engineering, science and risk-management organisation BMT has appointed Catriona Savage to the newly created role of Global Technical Director. The role brings together BMT’s innovation, technical capability and assurance under a single, globally...
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with harbour and towage operator Svitzer for an ASD Tug 2312, which is scheduled for delivery in late 2026. The new tug will operate in the Port of Bristol, where it will perform a range of harbour towage operations. This...
Explora Journeys has taken delivery of cruise vessel 'Explora III' from Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa; this is the third ship built by Fincantieri for Explora Journeys, MSC Group's luxury ocean travel brand. With the delivery of Explora III, three of...
ABS has awarded Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Conrad Shipyard approval in principle (AiP) for the basic design of a 12,000m3 LNG bunkering articulated tug-barge (ATB) intended for construction in the United States. The AiP follows a memorandum of understanding...
ABS has awarded approval in principle (AiP) for a concept design for a nuclear-powered 15,000 TEU container ship developed in collaboration with the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO) and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI)....
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...
Swedish marine battery developer Echandia has been selected to supply energy storage systems for eight newbuild cargo vessels, with an option for two more vessels, owned by Spliethoff Group. The vessels are being built at Wuhu Shipyard in China, with WE Tech Solutions...
Ocean intelligence and voyage optimisation company Sofar Ocean says that NYK Group is extending its use of Sofar's Wayfinder platform from NYK’s PCTC division to NYK Tankers. The expansion is said to reflect NYK’s confidence in Sofar’s ocean data, vessel performance...
ABB has entered into an agreement to acquire Norwegian marine automation specialist Høglund. The acquisition is intended to complement ABB’s existing automation offering and support further growth in markets across a range of vessel segments. The transaction is...
Demand for high-capability offshore support vessels for floating offshore wind is expected to strengthen in the late 2020s, with availability constraints emerging in some segments as early as 2029, according to a new report from ABS. Produced by ABS in collaboration...
Rolls-Royce Power Systems has supplied offshore oil and gas shipping company Starnav Serviços Marítimos of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with 40 mtu 16V 4000 M33S engines to power 10 new vessels for Brazilian energy company Petrobras. The engines, delivered in two phases,...
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ) have announced a five-year Impact partnership to accelerate the adoption of maritime decarbonisation solutions through innovative financing approaches. The partnership...
Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation have entered into an eight-year lifecycle agreement covering four cruise vessels within the Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line fleets, including two vessels currently under construction. The agreement marks the first service...
AWESOME — Advanced Wind Energy System Optimisation and Monitoring for Efficiency – is a Horizon Europe project intended to deliver validated tools, standardised methodologies and real-world performance data to reduce uncertainty around wind assisted propulsion systems...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has joined a new four‑partner research project to examine how European short‑sea shipping networks can integrate low‑ and zero‑carbon propulsion systems. The project, delivered with the Shanghai Ship and Shipping Research Institute (SSSRI),...
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...
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