A new consortium facilitated by the Global Maritime Forum (GMF) and RMI will work to establish a green shipping corridor between the Port of Açu in Brazil and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium. In addition to the port teams on both ends of the corridor, the...
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Marine fuel & lubricant news
METHANE DECARBONISATION PATHWAY SHOWS CONTINUED GROWTH – SEA-LNG
According to Industry collective Sea-LNG, 2026 data is showing that the methane decarbonisation pathway is moving forward, despite geopolitical disruption and regulatory uncertainty. The latest data shows that LNG bunkering volumes are expanding in major bunkering...
Water & waste management news
WÄRTSILÄ LAUNCHES ONBOARD WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PRODUCT LINE
Wärtsilä Water & Waste has introduced a flexible and modular grease trap product line designed to separate fats, oils and grease from galley wastewater streams onboard merchant vessels, cruise ships and offshore platforms. The solution supports improved wastewater...
NEW BWTS ORDERS FOR NORWEGIAN GROUP
HAV Group’s water treatment systems business has been awarded several contracts to deliver a total of 10 new ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) to various undisclosed shipyards in Norway and internationally. The ten BWTS units will be delivered for both retrofits...
Marine environment & clean shipping news
LR PROVIDES ENERGY TRANSITION ADVICE FOR TANKER OPERATOR
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has delivered a fleet-wide energy transition strategy for TMS Tankers, giving the Greek shipowner a clearer view of its exposure to tightening emissions regulation and the most cost-effective pathways to compliance. The work provides TMS with...
JOINT INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON PART-LOAD SHIP EFFICIENCY AND CO2 REDUCTION
Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment (MHI-MME) have signed an agreement to advance the development of the Efficient Operation of Ships – Turbocharger Retrofit Initiatives for...
Marine propulsion & machinery news
LR/ROTTERDAM STUDY LOOKS AT FEASIBILITY OF NUCLEAR PROPULSION
A new joint study using the Port of Rotterdam as a case study 'Enabling Nuclear-Powered Feeder Ships: A Joint Development Project on Port Call Feasibility and Regulatory Pathways' has found that existing port safety and risk-management frameworks could provide a...
J-ENG REPORTS EXPANDED ORDERS DRIVEN BY NOx REGULATIONS
Japan Engine Corporation (J-Eng) has announced that the cumulative orders of its latest UE engine model, the LSH series, has surpassed 500 unit, demonstrating the expansion of UE Engine market share globally and the growth of its licensing business, which supports...
Marine coatings & hull protection news
INTERNATIONAL MARINE COATINGS EXTENDS SILICONE ANTIFOULING RANGE
AkzoNobel's marine coatings brand, International, has launched a new silicone foul-release coating, Intersleek 2120, designed for the operational and regulatory realities of today’s fleet. Intersleek 2120 expands access to the proven silicone technology from...
LPG FLEET OPTS FOR GRAPHENE HULL COATING
LPG, petrochemical and speciality gas transportation company BW Epic Kosan (BWEK) has partnered with GIT Coatings to advance proactive hull management across selected vessels in its LPG fleet, with five LPG gas carriers coated to date (one more in dry dock) using...
Maritime regulatory news
WinGD SUPPORTS GHG PRICING SCHEME AHEAD OF MEPC84
As the 84th gathering of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) approaches, engine developer WinGD highlights the findings from a new report from two respected shipping and climate research institutions. MEPC is about consider alternative structures for...
KR UPDATES COMPLIANCE DATABASE WITH AI FEATURES
According to the Korean Register (KR), the volume and pace of regulatory change from the IMO is increasing the complexity of compliance for shipowners and maritime stakeholders, as amendments to major frameworks such as Solas and Marpol continue to evolve. In...
Ship design & naval architecture news
ROTOR SAILS CAN BE INTEGRATED IN MR TANKER DESIGN FOLLOWING DNV APPROVAL
Anemoi Marine Technologies (‘Anemoi’) and several industry partners have concluded a joint development project (JDP) that integrates Anemoi’s rotor sails - comprising two folding, EX rated units - into the design of a medium-range (MR) tanker – simplifying selection...
FUTURE-READY FKAB T72 CHEMICAL TANKER LAUNCHED FOR STOLT
Swedish ship designer FKAB has announced the successful launch of the first 38,000 dwt stainless steel chemical parcel tanker in the NST series at Nantong Xiangyu Shipyard, China. The vessel is based on FKAB’s T72 design and forms part of an eight-vessel series...
Shipbuilding & ship repair news
SALLAUM TAKES DELIVERY OF TWO GREEN PCTCs
PCTC operator Sallaum Lines has celebrated the simultaneous delivery of 'Ocean Express' and 'Ocean Navigator', two new additions to the company’s Ocean class fleet. Built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) and registered under the Cyprus flag, both vessels...
SIBUM RECEIVES FOURTH LOW-EMISSION DAMEN COMBI FREIGHTER
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered the fourth Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 in an order of four to Reederei Bernd Sibum. following sea trials in Shanghai. In the coming weeks, the vessel, named Maria Sibum, will make her way to Europe loaded with cargo. The handover of...
Ship classification news
NEW LR SHIPBUILDING SERVICE CONSIDERS NEW FUEL READINESS
Lloyd’s Register (LR) says it is growing its role in the newbuilding market with the launch of its Newbuild Advisory Service and updated New Construction Guide. With global demand continuing to reshape shipyard orderbooks, owners are balancing a growing number of...
RINA CERTIFIES GT WINGS PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT TOOL
Wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) company GT Wings has introduced a holistic ship performance assessment tool to support early-stage evaluation of its AirWing system. The tool, developed by independent wind assist expert Blue Wasp Marine and based on its...
Ship’s deck & cargo news
HD KSOE BRINGS LPG SYSTEM TO THE MARKET
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) says it has taken a significant step in the liquefied gas sector with the commercialisation of its next-generation LPG cargo handling system (CHS), demonstrating its proven performance under real operating...
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...
Marine electronics & digitalisation news
NEW PARTNERSHIP FORMED FOR EMISSIONS REPORTING
Maritime technology companies Awake.AI of Finland and Tidalis of the Netherlands have announced a partnership focused on emissions monitoring and reporting for shipping companies and ports, linking operational port-call data with existing maritime operational systems...
NYK PCTC DEMONSTRATES AUTONOMOUS OPERATION TO CUT EMISSIONS
NYK-operated car carrier 'Elder Leader', which is equipped with an autonomous navigation system, has made its first call at the port of Singapore, where NYK, together with the NYK Group company MTI and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), conducted a...
Offshore marine news
JAN DE NUL LAUNCHES SECOND LOW-EMISSION CABLE LAYER
Jan De Nul has launched its next green subsea cable-laying vessel, the 'William Thomson', sister to 'Fleeming Jenkin', launched in October 2025. Both vessels have a cargo capacity of 28,000t and a length of 215m. This makes them the largest of their kind. Both vessels...
PURUS RECEIVES HYBRID CSOV FROM VARD
Purus has marked another milestone with the addition of its newest construction/service operation vessel (CSOV), 'Purus Coriolis', to its growing fleet. The delivery follows an earlier naming ceremony held in Vietnam, celebrating the vessel’s completion at Vard Vung...
Maritime business news
BERG AND SMS PARTNER TO SERVE NEW PROPULSION TECHNOLOGIES
Berg Propulsion has reached a formal partnership agreement with Stone Marine Services (SMS), a Scottish specialist in propulsion system retrofits and repairs, in a commitment to expand service and support activities across the UK and Ireland. The new arrangement...
BAR TECHNOLOGIES EXPANDS IN GREECE AND CYPRUS
BAR Technologies has appointed Panmarine & Industrial Services as its commercial consultant for Greece, Cyprus and connected territories, strengthening its regional presence as wind assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) moves into wider adoption as a practical...
Maritime & emissions research news
WÄRTSILÄ JOINS H4PERION ZERO-CARBON SHIPPING PROJECT
Wärtsilä has joined H4Perion, an EU-funded Horizon Europe project led by the University of Vaasa in Finland, to help accelerate the transition to zero-carbon long-distance shipping. The aim of the four-year project is to develop and demonstrate solutions to improve...
EMISSIONS REGULATORY COMPLIANCE NEEDS MORE ATTENTION TO DIGITAL INTEGRATION
Maritime digitalisation company Danelec, part of the GTT Group, and research specialist Thetius are jointly launching a new industry report offering a detailed analysis of the relationship between increased digital investment and improvements in vessel-performance...
Maritime safety & security news
MORE WORK NEEDED ON SAFETY OF METHANOL FUEL
Survival technology company Survitec has welcomed new guidance from classification society DNV on the fire safety arrangements for methanol-fuelled vessels but advises that more work is required before ships running on methanol can be completely fire-safe. Findings...
GUIDELINES ISSUED FOR H2 BUNKERING SAFETY
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF), a group of flag states and classification societies, has released a new report offering guidelines and key safety considerations for developing liquefied hydrogen bunkering systems and procedures. The report underlines the...
































