A new collaboration between Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Pusan National University (PNU) Hydrogen Ship Technology Centre aims to create the first internationally recognised joint performance evaluation and certification framework for liquid hydrogen (LH2) carriers and...
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Marine fuel & lubricant news
AGREEMENT PAVES WAY FOR CLEAN AMMONIA BUNKERING IN SINGAPORE
NYK Line company NYK Bulkship (Asia), Golden Island and Yara Clean Ammonia have concluded a non-binding term agreement that paves the way towards a partnership to jointly explore the marketing and supply of low-carbon ammonia as a marine fuel to maritime end-users in...
Water & waste management news
CONTAINERISED BWTS SYSTEM AIMED AT OFFSHORE WIIND AND PORTS
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...
NEW BIO-UV GROUP AGREEMENT HELPS OPERATORS MAINTAIN D-2 COMPLIANCE
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...
Marine environment & clean shipping news
BAR TECH HIGHLIGHTS COMMERCIAL OBSTACLES TO WAPS
The global shipping industry’s slow uptake of wind propulsion is no longer a technology issue, but a commercial one, according to new analysis from wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) developer BAR Technologies. While proven WAPS like BAR's WindWings are now...
WARTSILA AGREEMENT HELPS CRUISE OPERATOR MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE
Wärtsilä has signed a ten-year lifecycle agreement with cruise line Margaritaville at Sea, said to reinforcing the cruise company’s continued investment in high standards of maintenance, operational reliability, and performance across its growing fleet. The agreement...
Marine propulsion & machinery news
AYK COMPLETES SEA TRIALS FOR POWERFUL BATTERY TUG
Marine battery maker AYK Energy says a significant milestone is being made in the electric workboat sector with the completion of sea trials for the first battery-methanol harbour tug ever built. AYK Energy said the Svitzer Balder built by the Uzmar shipyard in...
SCHOTTEL PROPULSION FOR HYBRID BUNKER TANKER
Schottel has been selected to provide the propulsion package for 'Bahía Beatriz', an 8,000 dwt hybrid chemical tanker designed for bunkering operations and terminal-to-terminal fuel transport. The vessel was built by Spanish shipyard Astilleros de Murueta....
Marine coatings & hull protection news
INTERNATIONAL PAINTS JOINS RIGHTSHIP INITIATIVE
AkzoNobel’s marine coatings brand International has announced its partnership in RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Programme, with the intention of reinforcing the company’s commitment to a safer, cleaner, and more efficient maritime industry. The marine...
NIPPON PAINT MARINE AND LR COLLABORATE ON HULL COATING PERFORMANCE
Lloyd's Register (LR) Advisory and marine coatings company Nippon Paint Marine have signed a technical collaboration agreement that will assess the long-term speed loss performance of Nippon Paint Marine’s Fastar and Aquaterras coatings. The independent evaluation by...
Maritime regulatory news
INTERFERRY DEMANDS HOLD ON EU ETS PHASE-IN
Interferry, the global trade association for the ferry industry, is requesting an immediate halt to the further phasing-in of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for the maritime sector. The demand follows the recent decision to continue exempting road transport...
ENGINE MONITORING COMPANY SAYS IMO DCS COMPLIANCE NEEDS RETHINK
Shipowners and managers are being reminded to review onboard fuel-measurement and data-capture practices following the entry into force of amendments to Marpol Annex VI. Germany’s CM Technologies (CMT) says that all ships of 5,000gt and above engaged on international...
Ship design & naval architecture news
NORWEGIAN OPERATOR ORDERS ALL-ELECTRIC TRIMARAN VESSELS
Norway-based tourism and technology company Brim Explorer has signed contracts for the construction of what the company says will be the world's most efficient battery-powered passenger vessels; two high-speed trimarans which are scheduled for delivery in spring 2027....
DETAILED DESIGN BEGINS ON H2 FUEL CELL-POWERED FERRY FOR NEW YORK
Incat Crowther has begun detailed development and naval architecture for a new hydrogen fuel cell-electric fast ferry design, with initial deployment targeted for New York waters. Incat Crowther is working on the design and regulatory approval process for the new...
Shipbuilding & ship repair news
14th ALL-ELECTRIC TUG COMPLETES TRIALS
Sanmar Shipyards has successfully completed sea trials for its 14th fully electric tugboat, considered to mark a significant achievement in the company’s 50th-anniversary year. This latest vessel, an ElectRA 2500SX design, is said to reinforce Sanmar’s market position...
13TH E-FLEXER RO-PAX HANDED OVER TO STENA RoRo
Stena RoRo has taken delivery of the 13th ship in the 15-ship series of E-Flexer ro-pax ferries from the China Merchants Industry shipyard in Weihai, China. The ship, named Capu Rossu, was handed over to Corsica Linea following the delivery to Stena RoRo. The ship...
Ship classification news
IACS YEARLY REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS CLASS ROLE IN INNOVATION
IACS, the membership organisation for the leading classification societies, has published its '2025 Annual Review', which showcases the central role played by IACS and its members in supporting safety standards and driving technical innovation in the maritime...
DNV EMPLOYS AI TO CLARIFY COMPLIANCE FOR MARITIME
DNV has launched RuleAgent, an AI-powered tool intended to help maritime professionals access DNV’s rules and standards faster and with greater clarity. Designed to reduce the time customers spend navigating regulatory material, it enables users to ask...
Ship’s deck & cargo news
WÄRTSILÄ EQUIPS VERSATILE LPG TANKER NEWBUILD
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions is to supply a complete cargo handling system for a new fully pressurised LPG Carrier being built for Meghna Fresh LPG, part of the Bangladeshi Meghna Group of Industries. The group is one of the country’s largest industrial conglomerates, and...
PURUS COMPLETES SHIP-TO-SHIP AMMONIA TRANSFER
Provider of maritime services for the gas transport and offshore wind industries Purus has successfully completed its first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of ammonia from the company’s medium-size gas carrier (MGC), ‘Green Power’. Green Power is on time charter to...
Marine electronics & digitalisation news
ClassNK PARTNERS WITH COACH SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMATED EMISSIONS DATA
Coach Solutions, a Kongsberg Company based in Denmark, has partnered with classification society ClassNK to deliver an automated emissions data verification process for their mutual clients. This is said to create a seamless experience for shipowners and Document of...
IMO NET ZERO DELAYS INCREASE NEED FOR DIGITALISATION
Vessel performance platform Smart Ship Hub says the industry should expect a breakthrough year in 2026 where maritime proves that the digital transformation is not optional, it is profitable. Smart Ship Hub (SSH) believes there will be a sharp acceleration in...
Offshore marine news
CHINESE COMPANIES GRANTED AiP FOR LARGE-SCALE FLNG CONCEPT
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) certification to an ultra-deepwater large-scale Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) concept design jointly developed by CNPC Offshore Engineering, China Offshore Engineering &...
DAMEN BEGINS BUILD OF HERMAN SENIOR SUSTAINABLE MPV
Damen Shipyards Group has held a keel-laying ceremony for Herman Senior’s Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) 4916 at the Albwardy Damen shipyard in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to Damen, MPV 4916 is prepared for a sustainable future. The vessel features the...
Maritime business news
NEW SUEZ DISTRIBUTOR APPOINTED FOR FUEL CONDITIONER
Greentech company Sulnox, which says it delivers lower fuel costs and emissions with zero Capex, has announced a distribution agreement with Pan Marine Petroleum Services, an integrated maritime and energy services provider in Egypt. The collaboration is intended to...
GREEN FUEL TECH COMPANY HAS NEW OWNERSHIP
G&O Maritime Group has entered into an agreement with the technology group Eltronic Group to acquire Eltronic FuelTech, which is expected to support Eltronic FuelTech’s continued growth journey and create strong synergies between established brands in the maritime...
Maritime & emissions research news
GCMD STUDY SHOWS OCCS PROMISE AS MID-TERM DECARBONISATION PATHWAY
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has published a life cycle assessment (LCA) of the GHG emissions from Project Captured—the world’s first ship-to-ship offloading of onboard captured and liquefied CO2 (LCO2) with downstream utilisation, completed...
SHI TO TRIAL ORC WASTE HEAT RECOVERY AT SEA
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has signed an agreement with HMM and Panasia to conduct an offshore demonstration of its independently developed Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC)-based waste-heat recovery power system. The Organic Rankine Cycle uses an organic working...
Maritime safety & security news
ALTERNATIVE FUELS NEED UPGRADED FIRE PROTECTION
In response to the growing demand for advanced fire safety solutions to support the maritime industry's transition to cleaner fuels, survival technology solutions provider Survitec has reconfigured and enhanced its Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) fire extinguishing system....
GHG REDUCTION REGULATIONS CAN IMPACT ON SECURITY
IMO Rules to reduce the amount of CO2 generated from new-build vessels (EEDI) and existing vessels (EEXI) as well as local measures such as the European Commission (EC) 'Fit for 55' may be essential for environmental sustainability, but will have significant impacts...
































