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A new European initiative aims to help shipowners reduce emissions from the vessels already operating today by harnessing artificial intelligence, real-time monitoring and energy management technologies The AIMPERES project – …

CORE POWER has launched a feasibility study to evaluate the potential integration of BWX Technologies’ mPower small modular reactor technology into floating nuclear power plants designed to be built and …

Lloyd’s Register has strengthened its support for maritime decarbonisation and future vessel planning with the approval of the industry’s first fully hydrogen-fuelled marine engine and the launch of a new …

Ship operators facing increasingly complex environmental reporting requirements now have access to new artificial intelligence-powered tools designed to automate compliance processes and reduce administrative workloads Ulstein Digital has launched two …

Everllence has successfully completed the Type Approval Test for its ammonia-burning ME-LGIA two-stroke engine, marking a significant step towards commercial deployment of the technology and the wider adoption of ammonia …

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Wind-assisted propulsion is gaining significant traction in commercial shipping, with two major industry developments highlighting how the technology is becoming increasingly feasible for larger vessel types, including tankers and bulk …

Everllence is reporting the world’s first order for its latest-generation dual-fuel methane engine, marking a significant milestone for the company’s ME-GI propulsion technology and the wider adoption of low-emission shipping …

DNV will be back as conference sponsor for the Propulsion & Future Fuels conference 2026. Within the maritime industry, DNV is a recognised advisor across all vessel types and offshore …

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The UK-flagged research vessel Prince Madog has achieved a significant milestone in maritime decarbonisation after receiving certification for its hydrogen fuel cell retrofit from Lloyd’s Register The certification, presented at …

A new European initiative bringing together 19 maritime industry partners has been launched to help shipowners accelerate the decarbonisation of existing vessels through more effective retrofit planning and technology selection …

ABS has granted approval in principle for the integration of an advanced nuclear reactor into a cargo vessel propulsion system developed through a collaboration between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, …

EXMAR has marked a major milestone in maritime decarbonisation with the delivery of Antwerpen, reportedly the first oceangoing vessel powered by a dual-fuel ammonia engine Developed through a collaboration between …

Joe Bettles, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, has joined the programme for this year’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference. The enormous decarbonisation potential and real-world challenges of …

To meet the IMO’s emissions reduction targets, maritime industry commitment must extend to delivering greater data transparency and measurable action to prevent decarb projects from becoming mere exercises in optics, …

Lloyd’s Register has signed teamed up with K Shipbuilding, bound4blue and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry to jointly develop a 50,000 dwt medium-range tanker featuring wind-assisted propulsion systems …

OceanScore and Anglo-Eastern Univan Group are teaming up to strengthen regulatory compliance across vessels managed under Anglo-Eastern’s global fleet, focusing on the European Union Emissions Trading System and FuelEU Maritime …

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore have teamed up on the development of a real-time onboard guidance system designed to prevent excessive rolling on container ships …

K Line has signed shipbuilding contracts for four LNG dual-fuel car carriers as part of its strategy to strengthen short-sea shipping operations across Europe while advancing its environmental goals The …

DNV and Kongsberg Maritime have signed an agreement to establish a standardised and secure exchange of operational vessel data, creating a new digital integration to simplify reporting and support data-driven …

DRIFT Energy has achieved a significant milestone in the development of its pioneering renewable energy technology after receiving the world’s first approval in principle (AiP) for an energy-harvesting vessel from …

Lloyd’s Register, Samsung Heavy Industries and Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp have teamed up to develop a floating data centre (FDC) concept designed to meet growing demand for digital infrastructure …

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Speaker Will Hopes to highlight how data can close gap between prediction and performance Proving the real-world commercial value of wind-assisted propulsion will be purpose of one key-note speech at …

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GT Wings has launched a new holistic ship performance assessment tool designed to support early-stage evaluation of its AirWing wind-assisted propulsion system The tool has been developed in collaboration with …

Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) have published an updated edition of the Fuel for Thought: LPG report, highlighting liquefied petroleum gas as an immediately deployable …

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A new two-stroke combustion sensor designed for electronically controlled engines has been introduced to support improved engine efficiency and reduced emissions in marine applications The TCS-01CA-PMI sensor from IMES enables …

A new strategic partnership between Cydome and Rakuten Maritime aims to strengthen cybersecurity protection for shipping companies as increasing vessel connectivity exposes fleets to more sophisticated cyber threats Signed this …

The International Maritime Organization has adopted a new International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS Code) during the 111th session of its Maritime Safety Committee in London …

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WinGD has completed another factory acceptance test for its ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine, marking further progress towards the commercial deployment of ammonia propulsion in the shipping industry The latest testing …

Jotun has received independent verification from classification society DNV confirming that vessels operating with its Hull Skating Solutions maintained clean hulls with no measurable speed loss during the assessed operational …

Norwegian war risk insurer DNK has launched a new programme aimed at helping shipowners combat the growing threat of global navigation satellite system interference through advanced alternative positioning, navigation and …

Cryosafe Services has teamed up with bound4blue to support the integration of bound4blue’s eSAIL wind propulsion systems on board LNG carrier vessels The collaboration will focus on evaluating optimal eSAIL …

As commercial shipping balances decarbonisation targets against operational realities, Everllence is positioning itself around a dual strategy: Future-fuel flexibility and immediate efficiency gains. During its recent “Propulsion trends in 2026” …

Kongsberg Maritime said it has identified multiple European ferry corridors where fully electric RoPax ferries could become commercially viable within the next decade. Its recent study highlights growing momentum for …

Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association has launched the Global Liquid Hydrogen Alliance, a new platform focused on accelerating the use of pure green hydrogen and liquid hydrogen as commercially viable …

Berg Propulsion has secured a contract to supply propulsion and control systems for four diesel-electric offshore support and firefighting tugs being built for Smit Lamnalco at Uzmar Shipyard The vessels …

With a membership across 70 countries the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) represents a wide range of stakeholders across the maritime sector, and is warmly welcomed as one of the …

Kongsberg Maritime has received a DNV Simulator Statement of Compliance for its new Engine Room Simulator model based on Höegh Aurora, the flagship vessel in Höegh Autoliners’ Aurora Class The …

Maritime technology companies Awake.AI and Tidalis aret teaming up to develop automated emissions monitoring and reporting systems for ports and shipping companies as environmental regulations tighten across Europe and international …

ABS and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries are teaming up to collaborate on sustainability, digital innovation and operational resilience initiatives across the maritime and offshore sectors Under the memorandum of understanding, …

When we surveyed 225 maritime leaders last summer, writes Stefan Wiik, vice president, Parts & Field Services, Wärtsilä, the question underpinning almost everything we asked was simple enough. What is …

Anemoi Marine Technologies has marked a major milestone for wind-assisted propulsion after the world’s first bulk carrier fitted with Rotor Sails successfully completed its second intermediate survey following more than …

The LR2 tanker Monza has been delivered to Union Maritime, marking the third vessel in the company’s newbuild programme equipped with rigid wind sail technology designed to cut fuel consumption …

Swedish antifouling technology company I-Tech has released a new whitepaper warning that barnacle biofouling is becoming an increasingly costly operational and environmental challenge for the global shipping industry The report, …

The 47th edition of the longest running technical conference in the maritime sector is once again shaping up to deliver a dynamic synthesis of knowledge, expertise and insight. The Motorship …