The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has released a landmark report on the first field validation of tracer technologies in marine biofuel supply chains. Conducted in Singapore, Rotterdam, and other major bunkering hubs, the trials demonstrated that...
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DUAL-FUEL ENGINES – HANDLE WITH CARE
According to Columbia Group compliance platform EmissionLink, with FuelEU Maritime regulations set to take effect in January 2026 and the IMO’s 2050 net-zero target drawing closer, many dual-fuel vessels are not ready to meet the new era of real-time emissions...
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DNV COMMENTS ON OSPAR SCRUBBER DISCHARGE BAN
Classification society DNV has issued instructions to ship owners, managers and suppliers following the June 2025 agreement by the 16 OSPAR contracting parties to phase out discharge from exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCSs) in coastal waters of the European...
WindWings TO BE FITTED TO DUAL-FUEL LR2 TANKERS
BAR Technologies has confirmed an order for its WindWings propulsion system to be installed on two new LR2 dual-fuel tankers, marking one of the first confirmed large-scale wind propulsion deployments on this critical vessel class. The decision builds on the...
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ELECTRIC PROPULSION PACKAGE FOR BERGEN TANKERS FROM BERG AND THE SWITCH
Norwegian companies Bergen Tankers and Equinor have signed a long-term charter agreement for two electrically-propelled oil/chemical tanker newbuilds, which will be equipped with systems from Berg Propulsion and The Switch. The DNV ice-classed stainless steel tankers,...
WinGD TO PROVIDE AMMONIA ENGINES FOR TRAFIGURA NEWBUILDS
Swiss marine power company WinGD is to deliver X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engine designs for four newbuild medium gas carriers (MGC) to be built by HD Hyundai Mipo for global commodities company Trafigura. The 45,000m3 vessels will each be powered by a six-cylinder,...
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SUSTAINABLE HULL CLEANING SOLUTION COMES TO NORTHWEST AFRICA
HullWiper and Agemar have signed a lease agreement to meet a growing demand for safe, eco-friendly hull cleaning solutions for vessels calling in Guinea. Agemar Agency & Logistics is part of global maritime consultancy and maritime logistics solutions provider,...
SUSTAINABLE HULL CLEANING SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE IN SRI LANKAN PORT
In-water hull cleaning specialist HullWiper has formed a partnership with underwater and related services company World Subsea Services to bring hull cleaning solutions which are described as "sustainable and affordable" to vessels calling at the Port of Colombo in...
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FORESHIP MAKES BALTIC FERRY EVEN GREENER
With its dual-fuel LNG engines, the option to run on biogas, and zero-emission batteries supported by extensive use of shore power, the 2021-built ferry 'Aurora Botnia' is already notable for its green profile. Now, Wasaline has asked for Foreship’s help to push...
WALLENIUS TESTS WIND-POWERED PCTC DESIGN
Wallenius Marine is conducting advanced wind tunnel tests aimed at realising what it says will be the first wind-powered PCTC (Pure Car and Truck Carrier) vessel. The tests are being carried out in a wind tunnel in Gothenburg, with wind speeds of up to 250 km/h....
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JAPAN’s FIRST DEEP-SEA DUAL-FUEL METHANOL CARRIER DELIVERED
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC) has taken delivery of a dual-fuel methanol carrier chartered from Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) from the HD Hyundai Mipo shipyard. The 47,960 dwt Kohzan Maru VII is powered by a Hyundai-MAN B&W 6G50ME-C9.6-LGIM electronically...
TRIESTE PORT TO RECEIVE LOW-NOx DAMEN TUG PAIR
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered two RSD Tugs 2513 to Italy-based Tripmare, which will use the vessels to meet the demands of escalating vessel traffic in the Adriatic port of Trieste. Damen has tailored the standard design of its RSD Tug 2513 for its client,...
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LR TO USE MICROSOFT AAI TO ADVANCE MARITIME NUCLEAR PROGRAMME
Lloyd’s Register (LR) says that it will become one of the first maritime organisations to use generative AI for permitting capabilities built upon Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, to bridge the gap between terrestrial and maritime applications. The capabilities are...
LR AWARDS TYPE APPROVAL TO CORVUS DOLPHIN ESS
Corvus Energy is pleased to announce that it has received Type Approval from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its Dolphin NxtGen Energy marine energy storage system (ESS). The LR Type Approval confirms that the energy dense and lightweight battery system complies with the...
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LASKARIDIS, CARES AND METIS JOIN FOCES TO FIND VIABLE LOW-CARBON PATHWAYS
A research project which brings together the Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES), Laskaridis Shipping Company and Metis is to evaluate the real impacts of the fuels offered to solve shipping’s decarbonisation dilemma. The IMO...
NES CONTRACTED TO DEVELOP AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS FOR FJORD1
Ferry operator Fjord1 has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to develop systems for automation of vessel functions and autonomous navigation for the four zero-emission ferries that will operate the Lavik-Oppedal crossing on the northwest coast of Norway. The...
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LOUIS DREYFUS ARMATEURS ORDERS TWO CTVs FROM STRATEGIC
French company Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has recently placed an order for two new crew transfer vessels (CTVs) to expand its CTV fleet from five to seven ships. This expansion decision is in line with the company's strategic vision to meet the growing demand of...
WINDCAT ADDS SIXTH H2-READY CSOV TO DAMEN ORDER
Damen Shipyards has secured a contract to build a sixth Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) for offshore personnel transfer provider Windcat, thus completing the six-ship ‘Elevation Series’ of future-proof CSOVs. The contract marks the further strengthening...
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FRANCE-CHINA GAS SHIPPING AGREEMENT
GTT, Cosco Shipping LNG Investment Shanghai (CSLNG) and Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry (CHI), have signed a strategic cooperation agreement. This is the first agreement with CSLNG, which specialises in LNG transportation project investment, shipbuilding and management....
BAR TECHNOLOGIES MARKS GROWTH IN 2024
UK company BAR Technologies has been involved in expansion plans reinforcing its commitment to delivering innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. The expansion follows what the company describes as a dramatic increase in enquiries in 2024, reflecting a...
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DUTCH COMPANIES AIM TO ACCELERATE ROUTE TO METHANOL
Bakker Sliedrecht, RH Marine and 20 other partners in a project, known as MENENS, are representing the Dutch maritime sector across the board, from fleet owner to ship designer and from shipyard to (specialist) supplier, with the goal of accelerating the route to...
EEXI ONLY EFFECTIVE AT HIGHER SHIP SPEEDS, SAYS NAPA
Finland-based maritime software specialist NAPA has shared preliminary results of its latest research into the potential effect of EEXI Energy Efficiency Index for Existing Ships) on the global bulk carrier fleet. EEXI measures and restricts CO2 emissions per...
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