DNV’s latest white paper, 'Methanol fuel in shipping', highlights that methanol-fuelled engines and technical systems have reached high readiness levels, and that existing global production sites, storage facilities, and a growing bunker fleet are providing a strong...
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Marine fuel & lubricant news
ClassNK CERTIFIES LIQUEFIED HYDROGEN COUPLER
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) and TB Global Technologies have jointly developed a ship-to-shore coupler for liquefied hydrogen (LH2) transport. A prototype coupler has passed development tests and obtained technology qualification from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK)....
Water & waste management news
BIO-SEA CONTAINERISED BWTS FOR EFGL PROJECT
Bio-UV Group has completed the first commercial deployment of its containerised Bio-Sea ballast water treatment system (BWTS) at Port-la-Nouvelle in southern France, supporting the installation of the EFGL floating offshore wind project in the Mediterranean. The...
SHIPOWNERS FACE PSC CRACKDOWN ON BWTS COMPLIANCE
According to the French Bio-UV Group, shipowners are advised to ready themselves for extensive port state control (PSC)inspections after a concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on ballast water management (BWM) came into effect on 1 September 2025. The campaign, led...
Marine environment & clean shipping news
FIRST VLCC TO BE EQUIPPED WITH NORSEPOWER ROTOR SAILS
Norsepower and Idemitsu Tanker Co, the shipping arm of Idemitsu Kosan, have announced their agreement to equip two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) with the Norsepower rotor sail. The vessels, which will be built by Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) and Nihon...
RICARDO AND PORT OF HUELVA TO WORK ON GREEN CORRIDORS
Environmental, energy and engineering consultancy Ricardo is partnering with Port of Huelva to identify and promote green shipping corridors. To support the Port of Huelva, one of Spain’s busiest ports, Ricardo will identify at least five green shipping corridors into...
Marine propulsion & machinery news
ABB ELECTRIC SYSTEMS FOR WASHINGTON STATE HYBRID FERRIES
ABB has secured an order with Washington State Ferries (WSF), the largest ferry operator in the US, to supply and integrate hybrid-electric propulsion systems for two hybrid-electric 160-auto ferries that initiate the owner’s ambitious system electrification...
WinGD OFFERS HIGH-PRESSURE LNG ALTERNATIVE FOR INCREASED FUEL EFFICIENCY
Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced its first high-pressure LNG dual-fuel engine, the X-DF-HP, developed specifically for the demanding operating profiles of ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs). The new engine is said to arrive at a pivotal moment for...
Marine coatings & hull protection news
PROACTIVE HULL CLEANING CUTS EMISSIONS FOR JAPANESE OWNER
Mitsui E&S has commenced the provision of the hull contamination management service Falcons for the container ship ‘Proactive Earth’ operated by Kambara Kisen. Through the provision of the Falcons service, Mitsui E&S contributes to Kambara Kisen's accurate...
GREEN CREDENTIALS OF JOTUN’S SEAQUANTUM X200 VERIFIED BY DNV
Jotun's SeaQuantum X200 antifouling has received official verification from DNV confirming an average speed loss of just 1.0% over a dock-to-dock period. This is believed to represent the lowest verified speed loss in the industry, setting a new benchmark for hull...
Maritime regulatory news
US THREATS DISRUPT IMO NET ZERO DECISION-MAKING
Negotiations on what was said to offer the first-ever global climate agreement for an entire industry, at an IMO MEPC extraordinary session, have resulted in failure to endorse the net aero agreement reached by MEPC in April 2025. IMO says that the extraordinary...
US THREATENS PENALTIES AGAINST IMO MEMBER STATES THAT SUPPORT NZF
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...
Ship design & naval architecture news
DAMEN LAUNCHES ICE-CLASS HYBRID COMBI-FREIGHTER DESIGN
Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled the latest platform in its successful cargo vessels portfolio, the Combi Freighter (CF) 5000 ICE, first in a new series of ice class cargo vessels. Commercial Director Damen Cargo Vessels Remko Bouma said: “Our aim has been to...
WIND OPTIMISED TANKER DESIGN OFFERS SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS
Helsinki-based shipping energy efficiency specialist Bluetech’s wind-optimised tanker design models have been shown to offer significant gains in propulsion power and fuel savings on representative trade routes, based on a joint research project with tanker owner...
Shipbuilding & ship repair news
WAPS COMPANY TARGETS CHINESE SHIPBUILDING
Wind assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) developer bound4blue has expanded its industrial footprint in Asia with the establishment of new production capabilities in China, alongside the signing of strategic regional partnerships to accelerate adoption of its eSail...
ØSTENSJØ ORDERS METHANOL-READY HYBRID TUG FROM GONDAN
Spanish yard Gondan has signed a contract with Norwegian shipowner Østensjø Rederi to build a new offshore tugboat, which will be the most powerful in the owner's towage fleet. Delivery of the vessel, whose operation will be guaranteed by Spanish shipbuilding...
Ship classification news
LR GRANTS AiP TO MULTIHULL VESSEL WAPS
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Rondal for its Aero Wing Sail, following completion of concept-level assessment activities in line with LR’s 'Guidance Notes on Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems (2025)'. The Aero Wing Sail is a rigid...
LR AND GNV COOPERATE ON DECARBONISATION TRAINING
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has collaborated with Italian ferry operator GNV to deliver the third edition of its training programme dedicated to fleet energy efficiency and decarbonisation. The three-day course, which took place at the MSC Training Centre in Sant’Agnello,...
Ship’s deck & cargo news
KONGSBERG ELECTRIC WINCH HELPS TUGS CUT ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
Kongsberg Maritime has announced the launch of a new electric towing winch, expanding its winch product portfolio to better serve the tug market. The new winch is powered by a frequency converter-driven electric motor, delivering enhanced operational efficiency and...
MACGREGOR SUPPLIES ELECTRIC CRANES TO IMPROVE SUSTAINABILITY
MacGregor has delivered its new SWL 250t electric heavy lift cranes to Nordic Hamburg Shipmanagement (NMF) from Huanghai Shipbuilding, which the company says marks a significant milestone in sustainable cargo handling solutions. This next-generation heavy lift crane...
Marine electronics & digitalisation news
KR TAKES DIGITAL APPROACH TO DECARBONISATION
KR (Korean Register) has launched two new digital platforms, Pilot (Platform for Insightful LOw-emission Transitions) and Power (Performance evaluation for Operational characteristics, Weather and aging Effect and fuel consumption Review), designed to support the...
ACCELLERON AND HYUNDAI FORM EMISSIONS MONITORING PARTNERSHIP
Accelleron has signed an agreement with Hyundai Marine Solution (HMS), the aftermarket and digital division of shipbuilder HD Hyundai Group, to enter a strategic cooperation on digital solutions. Under the partnership, the companies will seek closer integration and...
Offshore marine news
CIMC RAFFLES DELIVERS LOW-CARBON WTIV
The CIMC Raffles shipyard has successfully delivered the offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) 'Norse Wind' to Belgian marine engineering company DEME. The delivery is said to mark another milestone in China’s market positioning in the global high-end...
HAV DESIGN CONTRIBUTES TO ETHANOL RETROFIT IN BRAZIL
HAV Design has been appointed as technical partner in a project led by Brazilian CBO to perform what is said to be the first retrofit of a large marine engine to run on both diesel and ethanol. The project is considered an important breakthrough in efforts to reduce...
Maritime business news
BALTIC EXCHANGE ADDS NEW CALCULATOR WHICH INCLUDES EMISSIONS DATA
The Baltic Exchange has launched a new Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) earnings calculator, designed to bring clarity and consistency to freight assessments in an increasingly complex market. The calculator builds on the Baltic’s long-standing TCE methodology, which has...
GOLTENS AND WE TECH JOIN FORCES FOR ADVANCED ENERGY OPTIMISATION
Goltens Worldwide and WE Tech Solutions of Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote, sell, and deliver advanced marine retrofit projects aimed at improving vessel energy efficiency and reducing emissions. Under the agreement, Goltens...
Maritime & emissions research news
NORWAY ESTABLISHES MARITIME AI CENTRE
A newly-formed Norwegian Maritime AI Centre is to receive a total of NOK 100m from the Research Council of Norway over five years and is planned to start up in the beginning of 2026. The Norwegian Maritime AI Centre has been granted the status of a national research...
RINA AND GES COOPERATE ON DEVELOPMENT OF HYDROGEN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY
Green Energy Storage (GES), an Italian innovative company in the field of green energy storage, and engineering consultancy, inspection and certification group RINA, have signed a framework agreement for the development of a hydrogen battery designed by GES. The first...
Maritime safety & security news
NAPA LAUNCHES STABILITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTION FOR FERRIES IN COLLABORATION WITH LEADING FERRY OPERATORS
Advanced NAPA Stability for Ferries enhances operational safety and efficiency with a cloud-based digital solution that enables faster, more intuitive, and reliable voyage and cargo management. Maritime software provider NAPA has formally launched NAPA Stability for...
GROUNDBREAKING AI MAN OVERBOARD DETECTION AND ALERT SYSTEM DEPLOYED
Zelim’s intelligent detection and tracking solution, ZOE, has been deployed for the first time in the oil and gas sector. The ZOE system is being used onboard the jack-up rig VALARIS Stavanger to provide automated person overboard detection and alerts. Zelim has...
































