Titan Clean Fuels, part of Molgas Group, has entered into a long-term agreement with shipowner Sogestran Group for the construction, charter and operation of a new 6,000m3 LNG bunker vessel (LNGBV). Titan is planning to operate the LNGBV throughout the Western...
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Marine fuel & lubricant news
AZANE LANDS CONTRACT TO SUPPLY AMMONIA FUEL FROM EQUINOR
Azane Fuel Solutions has signed a framework agreement with Equinor Energy for the supply of ammonia and the execution of truck-to-ship ammonia bunkering operations for ammonia-fuelled vessels. The first deliveries will commence during the second half of 2026. The...
Water & waste management news
HAMWORTHY NAME RETURNS TO WATER TREATMENT
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...
BIO-UV COMPLETES CRUISESHIP SERIES ORDER
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...
Marine environment & clean shipping news
LR PUBLISHES STUDY ON ONBOARD CARBON CAPTURE
A new report from Lloyd's Register (LR) identifies onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) as a viable CO₂ emissions reduction solution for the global fleet, but warns that offloading infrastructure (ports, terminals, offshore facilities etc.) and regulatory...
NATPOWER MARINE SUPPORTS UK NET ZERO PORTS INITIATIVE
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...
Marine propulsion & machinery news
TYPE APPROVAL FROM DNV FOR MARINE FUEL CELL SYSTEM
DNV has awarded type approval (TA) to Yanmar Power Solutions for its maritime hydrogen fuel cell system, which DNV believes represents a significant milestone in the commercialisation and global deployment of hydrogen fuel cell technology for marine applications. The...
EVERLLENCE USES AIR FROM ENGINE FOR HULL LUBRICATION
Everllence has announced a new technology called Engine Supported Air Lubrication (ESAL), outlined in a white paper entitled 'A leap in vessel energy efficiency advancement with engine-supported air lubrication'. The paper explains why greater energy efficiency is a...
Marine coatings & hull protection news
LR VERIFICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL MARINE COATINGS VESSEL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
AkzoNobel’s International marine coatings brand says that Lloyd’s Register (LR) has verified its vessel performance analysis methodology as compliant with ISO 19030, the global standard for measuring changes in hull and propeller performance. The independent...
JOTUN TO SUPPLY ANTIFOULINGS FOR 125 COSCO NEWBUILDS
Jotun, through its Chinese joint venture company Jotun Cosco Marine Coatings (JCMC), has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Cosco Shipping Bulk, covering 125 newbuilding bulk carriers. The agreement marks a further step in strengthening the long-term partnership...
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
FIRST JAMES FISHER FKAB-DESIGNED SUSTAINABLE TANKER NAMED IN LONDON
The first vessel in a series of four for James Fisher, 'Orca Fisher', designed by FKAB of Sweden, was recently named in London alongside 'HMS Belfast'. This 6,000 dwt FKAB T68 chemical and product tanker was built at China Merchants Industry Yangzhou Dingheng. It...
BMT CREATES NEW SENIOR MANAGEMENT POST DRIVEN BY DECARBONISATION
Maritime design, engineering, science and risk-management organisation BMT has appointed Catriona Savage to the newly created role of Global Technical Director. The role brings together BMT’s innovation, technical capability and assurance under a single, globally...
Shipbuilding & ship repair news
COCHIN AND SVITZER BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR BATTERY-ELECTRIC TUGS
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and towage company Svitzer have begun construction of four advanced battery-electric tugs, with a formal steel-cutting ceremony held at CSL. The vessels are considered among the most advanced green tugs being built anywhere. The agreement...
DAMEN INTRODUCES FUTURE-READY FEEDER SHIP DESIGN
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....
Ship classification news
RINA CLAIMS UP TO 1000t/year FUEL SAVING FROM MERMAID CONCEPT
RINA has unveiled Mermaid, described as a future-ready ship propulsion concept intended to help shipowners reduce fuel consumption, lower emissions, improve operational resilience and protect long-term asset value while remaining flexible as the maritime industry's...
LATEST DNV DOCUMENT HELPS SHIPPING NAVIGATE DECARBONISATION PATHWAYS
DNV has launched the latest (10th) edition of its Maritime Forecast to 2050 report, which explores how shipping can navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain energy transition. According to the report, as ships ordered today will operate well beyond 2050,...
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
ULSTEIN DIGITAL LAUNCHES AI-POWERED COMPLIANCE TOOLS
According to Ulstein Group company Ulstein Digital, ship operators face mounting pressure from environmental reporting, with crews and office staff spending hours on manual processes. Ulstein Digital is launching two AI-powered solutions to automate this: an MRV...
DIGITALISATION ADVANCES EMISSION REPORTING AND SHIP PERFORMANCE
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...
Offshore marine news
RENEWABLE ENERGY FUELS DEMAND FOR SPECIALISED VESSELS
Demand for high-capability offshore support vessels for floating offshore wind is expected to strengthen in the late 2020s, with availability constraints emerging in some segments as early as 2029, according to a new report from ABS. Produced by ABS in collaboration...
HYBRID OFFSHORE VESSEL FLEET TO BE POWERED BY MTU
Rolls-Royce Power Systems has supplied offshore oil and gas shipping company Starnav Serviços Marítimos of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with 40 mtu 16V 4000 M33S engines to power 10 new vessels for Brazilian energy company Petrobras. The engines, delivered in two phases,...
Maritime business news
VARD AND SINTEF FORMALISE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Norwegian research organisation Sintef and Fincantieri subsidiary Vard have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement to strengthen research, technology development and innovation in future maritime solutions. The aim is to meet the industry’s needs in the energy...
RIVERTRACE JOINS WITH KOREAN DISTRIBUTOR
Marpol compliance solutions and oil-in-water monitoring company Rivertrace has formed a new partnership with Magna Mare in South Korea, strengthening its presence and customer support across one of the leading shipbuilding and maritime markets. The partnership brings...
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
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...
































