Demand for LNG bunkering infrastructure continues to grow as shipowners balance emissions targets, fuel availability and long-term investment risks. Wärtsilä Gas Solutions’ latest order for four LNG bunkering vessels in …
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Pressure is growing on shipowners trading in Arctic waters as environmental groups push the IMO to tighten controls on black carbon emissions following MEPC 84. The debate is becoming increasingly …
Meriaura has taken delivery of a new vessel designed to cut emissions while increasing cargo capacity. The addition provides how regional operators are investing in practical fuel flexibility as decarbonisation …
A new joint venture between Ameresco and HASI aims to expand advanced biofuels capacity as demand rises across sectors including shipping. This shows the growing alignment between energy developers and …
A US coalition is urging regulators to open maritime fuel rules to biofuels already produced at scale. The proposal links decarbonisation with rural industry, placing pressure on negotiators to balance …
IMO MEPC 84 stalls on net zero framework as emissions rules tighten across fuel, data and compliance
Divisions over the IMO’s net zero framework leave mid term climate rules unresolved, even as technical measures advance. New emissions controls, stricter data regimes and fuel lifecycle scrutiny are set …
Investment in electric passenger vessels is gathering pace in Norway as operators look to meet stricter emissions rules. A new order with Hyke points to how smaller, zero-emission units could …
Ammonia is widely seen as a route to cut carbon in shipping, but new research points to a more complex environmental trade-off. The findings suggest that without strict controls, gains …
ABS and its partners have agreed to develop hydrogen-powered harbour vessels in Singapore, bringing together design, propulsion and operational data. For the maritime industry, the project shows how new energy …
Wind-assisted propulsion is being rolled out as Maersk Tankers expands its use of suction sails. The latest installation shows how operators are pairing fuel savings with regulatory compliance. The second …
Ports are expanding fuel options as shipowners look to meet emissions targets while maintaining operational efficiency. Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has completed its first ship-to-ship green methanol bunkering, adding another pathway for …
Ports are expanding fuel options as shipowners look to meet emissions targets while maintaining operational efficiency. Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has completed its first ship-to-ship green methanol bunkering, adding another pathway for …
Shipping is testing new ways to fund decarbonisation as pressure grows to cut emissions across supply chains. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is developing a model that brings cargo owners into …
A new integration between Veson Nautical and Veracity by DNV brings verified emissions data directly into voyage and financial workflows. The development gives shipowners a clearer basis for compliance and …
Phi Earth Technologies and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) have agreed to work on systems that link biomass production with maritime fuel requirements. The collaboration shows a growing need …
Results from a public transport pilot in Fredrikstad show how electric ferries can reduce energy use and reshape city mobility. The findings give shipowners a clear operational case for low-emission …
A joint service in Singapore links sea and land transport to deliver verified emissions cuts. The initiative brings shipowners, ports and data systems into a single framework for Scope 3 …
A new autonomous ferry route in Fredrikstad offers a practical look at cleaner urban mobility. The project links digital vessel systems with local transport needs and early decarbonisation efforts. In …
Measured fuel savings are gaining weight in how offshore fleets are assessed. A new award places vessel performance and verified emissions reductions at the centre of operational decision-making. The results …
Ammonia is gaining ground as a zero-carbon fuel option, though practical deployment depends on safety and design validation. A new approval brings a fresh tank configuration into view, offering shipowners …
Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has fitted suction sails on a newbuild, adding wind-assisted propulsion to its fleet strategy. The installation places fuel efficiency and emissions compliance at the centre of …
Independent validation of aerodynamic modelling is giving shipowners clearer grounds to assess wind propulsion investments. OceanWings’ latest work with DNV links performance modelling with regulatory compliance and commercial decision-making. OceanWings …
Engine upgrades and data-driven control are strategies for how shipowners manage emissions and fuel costs. Accelleron Industries Ltd, with its newly launched ACCX300-L low-speed turbocharger, is developing its technologies around …
Engine upgrades and data-driven control are strategies for how shipowners manage emissions and fuel costs. Accelleron Industries Ltd, with its newly launched ACCX300-L low-speed turbocharger, is developing its technologies around …
A new cross-industry study is examining how carbon capture hubs could be developed across Asia, with “K” LINE contributing shipping expertise on CO₂ transport. The work connects future cargo demand …
New approvals for SRC Group’s methanol storage system add weight to its use in future fuel strategies. The development offers greater assurance as methanol gains traction across newbuild and retrofit …
A new battery-methanol tug is entering service in Sweden, offering a view of how hybrid propulsion could cut emissions in port operations. The project adds weight to battery adoption in …
Offshore wind expansion in the UK is improving vessel demand as projects grow in scale and complexity. Fleet flexibility is an important support construction while maintaining commercial resilience. The latest …
Methane emissions from gas engines are drawing closer scrutiny as regulation tightens across shipping and energy. A new investment in Daphne Technology brings added momentum to efforts aimed at tackling …
A new project in Japan will examine whether carbon can be captured directly from operating vessels. Shipowners are watching closely as onboard solutions are in trial. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha …
Shipowners are testing new commercial models to meet customer demand for lower emission transport. A collaboration between MOL and Shell explores how emissions reductions can be allocated beyond the vessel …
Ports face tighter emissions rules as European regulation expands to cover a wider share of shipping’s carbon footprint. A new system from LMT Group aims to give operators clearer data …
Shipowners in the yacht and leisure segment are exploring new ways to cut emissions without affecting onboard performance. A recent project combining methanol reforming and fuel cells shows a practical …
Shipowners are weighing how existing LNG assets can support compliance with tightening emissions rules. A new DNV analysis highlights low-GHG methane as a practical option, though cost and supply remain …
Shipowners in the yacht and leisure segment are exploring new ways to cut emissions without affecting onboard performance. A recent project combining methanol reforming and fuel cells shows a practical …
Shipowners are placing greater focus on port connectivity as shore power is important in emissions compliance. New cable management systems are being developed to improve how vessels connect at berth. …
Shipowners are managing emissions compliance across multiple departments and systems. New integrations show how compliance is being embedded into financial workflows as maritime decarbonisation rules tighten. Emissions compliance is also …
Wind propulsion is delivering fuel and emissions savings, yet uptake remains uneven. Industry voices point to charterparty structures as the main obstacle to scaling maritime decarbonisation. Systems such as WindWings …
Cruise operators are reducing maritime emissions while maintaining commercial viability. MEYER WERFT’s latest concept points to a near-term pathway for large scale electrification using existing technology. German shipbuilder MEYER WERFT …
Shipowners are looking beyond incremental gains as pressure to cut emissions intensifies. Econowind’s move into deepsea wind propulsion signals a shift towards scalable, practical solutions for long-haul operations. Dutch developer …
India has taken a step into low emission shipping with its first ammonia dual fuel bulk carrier order. The project shows growing confidence in alternative fuels and domestic shipbuilding capability, …
A new chemical tanker has entered service with a design focused on lower emissions and improved efficiency. Odfjell is pairing proven engineering with wind-assisted propulsion as it improves fleet performance. …
The entry of Four Seasons into the ultra-luxury yacht market highlights how ship management is evolving to meet complex operational and compliance demands. Behind the scenes, technical partners are aligning …
The mining major is turning to ethanol to cut emissions from its long-haul iron ore trades. A new generation of vessels could reshape how shipowners approach fuel flexibility and compliance. …
Sawgrass LNG & Power has carried out the first shore-to-ship LNG bunkering at Port Everglades, marking a step in the adoption of lower carbon fuels in cruise operations. The operation …
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has delivered a new bulk carrier designed to meet stricter emissions standards. Built with efficiency-focused technologies, the vessel is a proof of the industry’s steady shift towards …
Hybrid propulsion is reshaping short-sea transport as U.S. operators invest in cleaner fleets. ABB’s latest project with the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) is a move toward electrification in …
Hybrid propulsion is reshaping short-sea transport as U.S. operators invest in cleaner fleets. ABB’s latest project with the Delaware River and Bay Authority moevs toward electrification in maritime decarbonisation. A …
A Glasgow-based firm is refining wind-assisted propulsion to improve reliability and efficiency at sea. Its latest rotor design aims to make wind power a more dependable contributor to maritime decarbonisation. …
As shipowners balance cost and compliance in a tighter fuels market, new findings in Singapore shows the complexity of blended marine fuels. VPS is urging caution despite no immediate operational …
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