Europe can strengthen its maritime competitiveness, reduce costs for businesses and consumers, and reinforce its climate policy by accelerating action on methane emissions from shipping, according to a new report published by the Methane Abatement in Maritime...
OceanScore and Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (Anglo-Eastern) are working together to support compliance with the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and FuelEU Maritime regulations across vessels under Anglo-Eastern’s management. The cooperation began in...
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...
Water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group has confirmed the successful completion of a high-profile programme with its shipbuilding partner Chantiers de l’Atlantique to supply BIO-SEA ballast-water treatment systems (BWTS) to a series of five cruise ships. The fifth...
According to the latest annual disclosure report from the Sea Cargo Charter (SCC), produced by the Global Maritime Forum, with expert support provided by CE Delft, Smart Freight Centre, and Stephenson Harwood, the industry is maintaining its track to align with the...
Armada Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Daehan Shipbuilding and Lloyd’s Register (LR) Asia, to develop and integrate Armada’s Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS) on a Suezmax tanker. The parties will also seek approval in principle...
The UK-flagged research vessel 'Prince Madog' has received certification for a hydrogen fuel cell retrofit, following approval by Lloyd’s Register (LR) under its ShipRight Risk Based Certification (RBC) framework. The project, delivered by vessel owner OS Energy’s...
Swiss marine power company WinGD has reached a landmark moment in the development of zero-carbon marine fuels with the successful sea trials and delivery of 'Antwerpen' to Belgian gas shipowner and infrastructure developer Exmar. Powered by WinGD’s X52DF-A...
Coatings company PPG has published a new white paper, 'Electrostatic Application of Marine Hull Coatings', detailing how this advanced application technology can help ship owners and operators improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Electrostatic...
Marine coatings company Jotun has announced new speed loss verifications for selected hull performance products and solutions. Carried out by DNV based on ISO 19030 methodology and in-service operational data, the independent verifications add new documented speed...
The 84th session of IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) was held at IMO headquarters in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026, chaired by Dr Harry Conway of Liberia. Although the IMO has, practically speaking, made little progress with the net zero...
As a critical meeting of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) begins, a statement has been issued by BIMCO, the Cruise Lines International Association, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo), Interferry, the...
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has entered into an agreement with Japan Airlines (JAL), Lloyd's Register Group (LR), and Regent Craft to jointly develop processes for vessel certification and operational approval, with the aim of commercialising Regent's fully electric vessel...
ABS, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) have completed a joint development project for a high efficiency, 16,000-TEU ultra-large container ship with a battery hybrid system. ABS has issued approval in...
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has delivered the ‘Himalayasan’, a very large crude oil carrier (VLCC), to Camphor Tree Maritime. The vessel was constructed at the Dalian Cosco KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS) shipyard, and operated jointly by KHI and China Cosco Shipping...
Grieg Maritime Group has signed an order for two new gantry crane vessels from New Dayang Shipbuilding in China, part of a total of six new gantry crane ships for G2 Ocean, with delivery scheduled for 2029. The Grieg vessels will be delivered towards the end of the...
In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization. Titled The ABS View: A Practical Path Forward on IMO Mid-Term Measures, it reflects broad...
Inspection, certification and consulting engineering organisation RINA has awarded type approval certification to the NovaLT16 gas turbine technology developed by Baker Hughes, an energy technology company. The turbine has been designed specifically to operate on...
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...
StormGeo is expanding its Voyage Intelligence platform by integrating sensor data from shipboard energy consumers to deliver real-time insights for enhanced technical performance under a partnership with its parent Alfa Laval. The joint project is considered a...
Novatug, the innovation and R&D department of Multraship Towage & Salvage, has launched a new advanced simulator and training centre using technology from Wärtsilä to promote safer operations and strengthen the preparedness and effectiveness of its crew for...
A cross-industry coalition, including Bibby Marine, offshore wind developers, vessel operators and technology providers, is calling for urgent action to accelerate the decarbonisation of offshore wind operations. A new position paper reveals how the sector perceives...
An international consortium led by Stillstrom by Maersk has secured €5m from the European Union’s flagship Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, for project Spark, to develop and demonstrate offshore charging infrastructure for stationary vessels at anchor...
BIMCO has adopted a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties to address legal and operational challenges as the use of low-carbon fuels in shipping increases. As the shipping industry decarbonises, regulatory frameworks can reshape companies’ fuel strategies. The...
StormGeo and OceanScore have deepened their cooperation through the signing of a new collaboration agreement which combines StormGeo’s experience in operational vessel and emissions data with OceanScore’s experience in emissions compliance workflows across EU ETS,...
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 World Shipping Council (WSC) has published its latest update to its WSC Dual-Fuel Fleet Dashboard, which tracks the global liner shipping industry’s investment in vessels capable of running on renewable and lower-emission fuels, and how the liner fleet is...
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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