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Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from Cochin Shipyard to deliver a fully integrated technology package for a new series of electric tugs being built for Svitzer The agreement covers …

Wärtsilä has joined the EU-funded H4PERION project to accelerate the transition to zero-carbon long-distance shipping, contributing advanced engine and emissions reduction technologies Wärtsilä’s role will focus on developing a new …

Corvus Energy has received Cyber Security Type Approval from DNV for its Dolphin NxtGen Battery Energy Storage System, marking a significant milestone in safeguarding onboard energy infrastructure against evolving digital …

Lloyd’s Register is the gold headline sponsor for the 2026 Propulsion and Future Fuels conference, taking place in Hamburg from 1st-3rd December 2026. Show Fullscreen As trusted maritime advisers, Lloyd’s …

ABS has acquired RMC Global through its affiliate ABS Consulting, in a move aimed at strengthening its position in industrial cybersecurity and risk management The deal brings together two organisations …

bound4blue has completed the second installation in a five-vessel agreement to equip Maersk Tankers fleet with suction sail technology, marking further momentum for wind-assisted propulsion in commercial shipping The latest …

ABS and Pacific International Lines have teamed up to support the use of ‘book and claim’ systems aimed at enabling credible emissions reduction claims from alternative marine fuels The memorandum …

Lloyd’s Register and Pusan National University have agreed a partnership to develop the first global certification framework for liquid hydrogen carriers. The collaboration between Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Pusan National …

Everllence has secured a major contract to supply main engines for four new double-ended ferries being built for British Columbia Ferry Services strengthening its position in the North American maritime …

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It’s a hat trick for the 2026 Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference, with the world class pump manufacturer LEWA returning as a sponsor for a third successive year. While LEWA …

Titan Clean Fuels, part of Molgas, has successfully completed its first FuelEU Maritime pooling exercise for the 2025 compliance period, following verification by DNV The company confirmed that the initial …

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Everllence has completed the factory acceptance test of its first ammonia-burning engine, marking a significant step toward commercial deployment of zero-carbon propulsion in shipping The dual-fuel B&W 6G60ME-LGIA engine was …

Rolls-Royce has expanded its use of renewable fuels in engine testing, marking a significant step in its strategy to reduce carbon emissions across operations The company confirmed that all mtu …

The Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel has released its latest Life Cycle Assessment of liquefied natural gas, highlighting improved greenhouse gas reductions compared with conventional marine fuels The …

SRC Group has secured Type Approval from RINA for its Methanol Superstorage system, marking a significant milestone for the adoption of alternative fuels in shipping The approval confirms that the …

Accelleron has announced the commercial launch of its ACCX300-L, a next-generation low-speed turbocharger designed for two-stroke marine engines, aimed at helping shipowners adapt to shifting operational, environmental and regulatory demands …

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Danish Shipping, a supporter of the 47th Motorship’s Propulsion & Future Fuels conference, has just made a bit of its own history by electing its first ever woman chairperson. Caroline …

Schottel has been chosen to supply the propulsion package for an 8,000 DWT hybrid chemical tanker built by Astilleros de Murueta for Bilbao-based owner Mureloil The Bahía Beatriz, launched in …

A new at-sea trial is set to test whether ships can move beyond cutting their own emissions to actively removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere during normal operations, marking a …

Wärtsilä has announced a significant upgrade to its ammonia-fuelled engine offering, increasing the power output of its Wärtsilä 25 ammonia engine as part of ongoing efforts to advance low-carbon shipping …

Wind propulsion systems are capable of delivering immediate emissions reductions across the global shipping fleet, but regulatory gaps and commercial misalignment are preventing the technology from scaling at pace, according …

Efforts to modernise the regulatory framework for nuclear-powered shipping are accelerating, as industry and policymakers step up collaboration to address safety, governance and deployment challenges The Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization …

BIMCO is reinforcing the importance of seafarers and global shipping resilience as it continues its support for the Propulsion and Future Fuels Conference 2026, taking place from 8–10 December in …

DNV has identified strong future demand for low greenhouse gas methane as the global LNG-fuelled fleet expands, but warns that regulatory uncertainty, high costs and supply constraints could limit its …

Demand for low-GHG methane looks set to rise as LNG vessels face tightening emissions rules, supported by existing infrastructure but challenged by cost and regulation. That’s according to DNV, which …

Captain Wolfram Guntermann is the latest industry leader to confirm he will be speaking at the 2026 Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference Hapag-Lloyd’s director of regulatory affairs will be a …

GIT Coatings has launched its next-generation graphene-based foul-release coating, marking what it describes as a major shift away from traditional biocide-based antifouling systems toward performance-driven hull management The new XGIT-FORCE …

Econowind has entered the deepsea shipping segment with the launch of its new 5-series VentoFoil, a 30-metre steel suction wing designed for oceangoing vessels The new system builds on the …

Belgian shipping company EXMAR has marked a major industry milestone with the naming of what it describes as the world’s first ocean-going ammonia dual fuel mid-size gas carriers, signalling a …

Biodiesel is emerging as an economically attractive alternative to traditional marine fuels, as shipowners respond to changing market dynamics and tightening environmental regulations Industry analysis indicates that the price gap …

INTERCARGO has brought together shipowners, charterers, insurers and maritime service providers in Athens to address what is fast becoming a defining operational challenge for the dry bulk sector: the growing …

Wah Kwong Maritime Transport has taken a significant step in its digitalisation strategy with the delivery of its first SMART-enabled LR2 tanker, marking a new phase in fleet development The …

Sauer Compressors will return as a sponsor of the Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference 2026, reinforcing its long-standing role in supporting innovation across the maritime sector A global developer and …

Following its first full-scale installation on a seagoing vessel, the Vertom Tula, Wattlab is scaling its Solar Flatrack solution towards the international bulk shipping market. Currently, Solar Flatracks can be …

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Lars Robert Pedersen is a long-standing pillar of the conference, having led proceedings for more than a decade. A recognised authority on maritime technology and regulation, with a particular focus …

This year’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference on 8-10 December 2026 will centre on regulatory developments, emerging propulsion technologies and scalable low carbon fuels shaping the maritime sector’s transition The …

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Titan Clean Fuels has signed an agreement with TURN2X to supply E-methane for ship bunkering from 2028 expanding fuel provision for its shipping customers. The agreement aims to scale alternative …

A new joint study by WinGD and Envision Energy suggests that green ammonia could become a cost-competitive fuel for global shipping under moderate regulatory conditions Green ammonia is already considered …

ClassNK has issued an approval in principle for the design of a liquefied CO2 carrier intended to serve a floating offshore injection facility, marking further progress in Japan’s carbon capture …

The global marine insurance market continues to demonstrate resilience, maintaining strong capacity across cargo, hull, liability and offshore energy lines despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East Cargo insurers …

ABB has completed a major modernisation of propulsion drives across nine LNG carriers owned by CoolCo, extending their operational lifetime by more than ten years while minimising operational impact The …

This year’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference on 8-10 December 2026 will centre on regulatory developments, emerging propulsion technologies and scalable low carbon fuels shaping the maritime sector’s transition The …

An integrated solution for managing FuelEU Maritime compliance has been launched through a new partnership between ZERO44 and Hecla Emissions Management, aiming to simplify one of shipping’s most complex regulatory …

Wärtsilä has launched a new report highlighting how regulatory pressure and uncertainty are complicating investment decisions across the global shipping sector. Based on a survey of 225 maritime leaders, the …

A new artificial intelligence tool designed to simplify maritime regulations has been launched by DNV, aiming to transform how industry professionals access complex rule frameworks RuleAgent enables users to query …