Japan Engine Corporation (J-Eng), Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Yanmar Power Solutions are jointly developing a large hydrogen-fuelled two-stroke marine hydrogen engine and associated fuel supply system. J-Eng has now completed the engine, the 6UEC35LSGH, and it has...
SGMF has published its latest life cycle assessment (LCA) on methanol as a marine fuel, highlighting the significant GHG reduction potential of renewable and synthetic methanol production pathways. The study evaluates 15 methanol production pathways and finds that...
French water treatment specialist Bio-UV Group has shipped a second Bio-Sea ballast water treatment unit to the US for extensive trials to assess the technology’s capability for use onboard US Navy vessels. Bio-UV Group’s US-based partner the Columbia Group (TCG) was...
Tapping into its 35-year experience of treating municipal, residential, and industrial waters shoreside, France-headquartered Bio-UV Group has introduced a range of solutions for treating more water streams onboard vessels. With its sights firmly on the cruise and...
NatPower Marine has welcomed the UK Government’s response to the Net Zero Ports call for evidence and its recognition of the central role ports will play in maritime decarbonisation. The findings are thought to provide a clearer picture of how energy demand at ports...
ClassNK has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Evergreen, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), and Weathernews, to establish a project to objectively verify reductions in fuel consumption and GHG emissions achieved in actual vessel operations through the use...
Swiss marine power company WinGD has won a contract that will give Polaris Shipping true fuel flexibility for its future Newcastlemax bulk carrier fleet with an order of four X72DF-M-1.0 engines that can operate on methanol and ethanol. The ability to operate on...
Spanish wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) developer bound4blue has received a design assessment from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore for its model 3-24 eSail, developed to maximise the contribution of WAPS on larger vessels. The assessment confirms that the...
Akzo Nobel's International coatings brand has extended its partnership with Qingdao Winning International Ship Management (Winning Shipping) which will see a significant volume of International coatings used for a number of drydocking projects in 2026. Focused on six...
Hempel has successfully completed the first applications of its next-generation silicone hull coating, Hempaguard NB, with 'Tangier Mærsk', first in a new series of six 9,000 TEU vessels ordered by Maersk. This marks an important step in extending the Hempaguard...
The US Government has stated, ahead of the IMO MEPC ES2 meeting, that it will not accept any international environmental agreement that burdens the US, regarding the net zero framework (NZF) as the first time that a UN organisation has levied a global carbon tax on...
According to DNV, the recent sessions of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) introduced new statutory requirements for the IMO DCS which will impact the Operational Vessel Data (OVD) standard and the reporting obligations for DNV’s GHG...
Foreship, the naval architecture and marine engineering company of RINA, has developed a new ferry concept tailored to the specific operational and economic requirements of the Greek domestic market, with a focus on efficiency, simplicity and cost control. Greece’s...
Conoship International has announced the latest addition to its short-sea, standard design portfolio: the CIP230 TEU Container Feeder vessel design. The new version expands Conoship’s standardised CIP-series with a compact container feeder solution for short-sea...
Damen Shipyards Group has announced the latest addition to its cargo vessels portfolio, the Container Feeder (CFe) 1100, which has been launched in response to market demand for more efficient, flexible feedering capabilities for regional and international shipping....
DP World’s marine services business, Shipping Solutions, has named its new methanol dual-fuel vessel, 'DP World London', at a ceremony in Aarhus, Denmark, said to mark a milestone in the company’s investment in more connected, resilient and lower-carbon supply chains....
ABS joined Hanwha Shipping for the naming ceremony of the ‘Elandra K2’, a 320,000 dwt very large crude carrier (VLCC) built to ABS Class at Hanwha Ocean’s Okpo Shipyard. The Elandra K2 is the first of three VLCCs under construction for Hanwha Shipping. The Elandra...
ClassNK has revised the safety requirements for ships using methanol/ethanol and hydrogen as fuel within the ‘Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels (Edition 3.1).’ In Part D, covering hydrogen-fuelled ships, the revision incorporates the Interim Guidelines for...
Alfa Laval has optimised the design of the Alfa Laval Smit LNG inert gas generator, bringing greater flexibility and modular construction, offering a range of options for more choice and faster access to vital safety equipment. The Smit LNG system is known for its...
Svanehøj has launched a completely new pump design for LNG, which it believes makes it the first in the marine market to offer both deepwell pumps and submerged pumps for electric fuel systems, aiming to gain a larger share of the attractive and strongly growing LNG...
Coach Solutions, a Kongsberg Company based in Denmark, has partnered with classification society ClassNK to deliver an automated emissions data verification process for their mutual clients. This is said to create a seamless experience for shipowners and Document of...
Vessel performance platform Smart Ship Hub says the industry should expect a breakthrough year in 2026 where maritime proves that the digital transformation is not optional, it is profitable. Smart Ship Hub (SSH) believes there will be a sharp acceleration in...
Damen and Windcat have launched 'Windcat Amsterdam', first in the Elevation series Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV) to arrive in European waters. The vessel has been developed in collaboration between Damen and Windcat and was constructed at the Ha Long...
Bernhard Schulte Offshore (BSO) has taken delivery of a new commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV), built at Ulstein Verft in Norway on behalf of an institutional investor. The vessel was christened Windea Carnot and is the third of three sister ships built at...
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...
DNV has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) continuing the joint collaboration in maritime education, applied research, and innovation. The updated agreement builds on a 2022 framework, with an expanded focus...
A Japanese industry project 'Development of Integrated Simulation Platform for Sustainable and Competitive Maritime Industry' has been selected by JST, Japan Science and Technology Agency. The project is valued at up to JPY 12gn and is led by NYK Group company MTI;...
Network provider Marlink has released a new version of CyberGuard Threat Detection, its cloud-based solution which provides enhanced protection and response to cyber threats. CyberGuard provides a portfolio of solutions, designed to defend customers’ remote assets and...
Stream Marine Training (SMT) is expanding its course catalogue, and due to industry demand is launching a one-day safety and awareness course for vessels carrying vehicles which are powered by batteries. SMT says shipping companies are set to have new challenges...
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