UAE-based energy company Tristar Group has added a biofuel-electric bunkering barge to its fleet, said to be the first of its kind in the region. The sustainably-operated vessel has been time-chartered by TotalEnergies Marketing Middle East in the Port of Fujairah....
A new industry report from Lloyd’s Register (LR) and LucidCatalyst for Seaspan Corporation reveals how nuclear propulsion creates a competitive advantage for both operators and charterers through superior economics and performance. Nuclear-powered containerships have...
UV-based water treatment solution provider Bio-UV Group has successfully developed and tested a containerised ballast water treatment system designed initially for the floating offshore wind sector. With the rapid development of floating offshore wind projects...
Water treatment specialist Bio-UV Group has introduced a new Compliancy and Performance (C&P) agreement solution for shipmanagers looking to ensure their Bio-Sea ballast water treatment systems retain regulatory compliance and maintain operational standards. The...
CIMAC (the International Council on Combustion Engines) and the Maritime Battery Forum have published a second paper on the environmental impact of batteries in deep-sea shipping. The paper examines the regulatory framework for battery use in deep-sea shipping,...
The Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII) has hosted its first event in Brussels, bringing shipowners, engine designers, technology providers and EU policymakers together to accelerate efforts to reduce methane emissions from shipping. Led by...
Swiss marine power company WinGD has signed a frame agreement with Panasia of South Korea to upgrade X-DF dual-fuel LNG engines in service with the latest emissions abatement and fuel efficiency technology from WinGD. The agreement is intended to support ship...
Schottel will supply rudder propellers for a new series of seven electric double-ended ferries by Scotland’s state-owned Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). The vessels will be constructed by the Polish shipyard Remontowa Shipbuilding, with the first delivery...
Lloyd's Register (LR) has recently awarded what is believed to be the world’s first recognised enhanced antifouling type approval to Jotun's SeaQuantum Skate antifouling coating, alongside type approval certification for the HullSkater hull cleaning equipment,...
Jotun has announced another new milestone for its clean shipping commitment through a commercial agreement with Italian ship owner Ignazio Messina for Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions (HSS). This collaboration is said to reflect a shared vision for innovation and...
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...
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and European Shipowners (ECSA) have welcomed the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention) which entered into force globally on 26 June 2025. ...
GTT, Bloom Energy and Ponant Explorations Group have formed a joint innovation project to develop an integrated energy system combining solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) powered by LNG with marine carbon capture designed to cover the vessel’s energy needs related to...
Danish naval architect Knud E Hansen reports that Orkney islands' councillors have given the green light to a project to replace the ageing inter-island ferry fleet with new, more efficient and environmentally friendly vessels. . The procurement process to design and...
Stena Line held a naming ceremony for its latest vessel, 'Stena Futura' in Belfast Harbour, the first such ceremony in Belfast for about 20 years. The new hybrid freight ferry is said to be a significant milestone in Stena Line’s 30-year partnership with Belfast and...
Aluminium shipbuilder Strategic Marine of Singapore has delivered two 40m 550-passenger low-emission catamaran ferries to the Government of Bermuda ahead of schedule and within budget. The delivery is the culmination of a two-year process which saw Strategic Marine...
Lloyd's Register (LR) has independently reviewed and approved BAR Technologies' methodology for calculating P-Wind - the amount of power that is generated by installations of BAR's WindWings wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) technology. The approval confirms that...
ClassNK has released the 'Part A Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels (Edition 3.0.1)', which now includes supplementary explanations about interpretations of safety requirements for methyl/ethyl alcohol-fuelled ships, as well as compiling key points on...
US company SeaCube has partnered with Greensee to redefine sustainability in the reefer shipping transport sector, introducing SeaCube's green and net-zero reefer leases, powered by Greensee's AI-driven CO2 emissions reporting technology. SeaCube is also working with...
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions has been contracted to supply cargo handling systems for three new 93,000m3 capacity very large ammonia carriers (VLACs). The ships are being built at the Korean shipyard Hanwha Ocean, formerly known as DSME. Two vessels are for a Greek ship...
Manta Marine Technologies (MMT) is set to support chemical tanker operator Chemship in reducing its fuel consumption and emissions through a new contract to supply and install Manta’s automated propulsion optimisation system, FuelOpt, across nine vessels in the...
Accelleron has signed an agreement with maritime software developer Lab021 to extend the reach of its digital solutions among Korean shipbuilders, owners and operators. Through the agreement, Lab021 can now further enhance operational efficiency for its customers –...
Singapore-based PaxOcean Group has been awarded a contract by offshore energy and marine infrastructure contractor DEME to construct an offshore construction vessel (OCV) at its Zhoushan shipyard in China, with delivery scheduled for 2028. The newbuild OCV will play a...
Bernhard Schulte Offshore (BSO) has taken delivery of its newest commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV), built by Ulstein Verft in Norway. The vessel, named Windea Clausius, will serve the global offshore energy industry. BSO MD Matthias Müller said: “The new...
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) and the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) have entered into a reciprocal membership agreement to reinforce collaboration between the dry bulk shipping and marine fuels communities. This...
Stena Line is strengthening its position in the Baltic Sea by acquiring Wasaline and taking over operations of the ferry route between Umeå in Sweden and Vaasa in Finland. Niclas Mårtensson, CEO Stena Line, said: “It is with great joy and enthusiasm that we at Stena...
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;...
A new study by safety technology company Survitec has revealed that existing fire-fighting methods used to extinguish machinery space spray and pool fires on conventionally fuelled vessels are inadequate when dealing with methanol-based fires. This follows extensive...
Finland-based Groke Technologies has, while welcoming the energy saving performance of WindWings-equipped 'Pyxis Ocean', to which it has supplied situation awareness equipment, warned that fitting such sail systems could result in Solas non-compliance. Charterer...
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