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The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) 91st council meeting (C91) in Beijing assessed and advanced the association’s progress on safe decarbonisation and digital transitions, as well as the further …

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has awarded approval in principle (AIP) to three new clean energy and low-carbon fuel-powered vessel designs developed by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group. The approvals are …

Dutch emission-reduction technology innovator Value Maritime has signed a commercial representation agreement with marine products, services, and equipment provider Euploia Drydocks & Services to strengthen and expand its representation in …

Babcock LGE has been awarded an inaugural contract to deliver its marine ammonia fuel supply system, ecoFGSS-FLEX, which the company says allows the safe, efficient and sustainable use of ammonia …

Australian group BHP has signed contracts with Cosco Shipping Bulk, a subsidiary of Cosco shipping Group, for the charter of two newbuild ammonia dual-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carriers. The new vessels …

Hamburg-based eCap Marine has secured two contracts to supply hydrogen-based propulsion systems to be installed in zero-emission bulk carriers for Møre Sjø and short-sea container vessels for Samskip. Hydrogen propulsion …

At a ceremony at Hapag-Lloyd’s headquarters in Hamburg, Dr Uwe Lauber, CEO of Everllence (formerly MAN Energy Solutions), presented Hapag-Lloyd CEO, Rolf Habben Jansen, and MDFleet, Silke Lehmköster, with a …

Everllence (as MAN Energy Solutions is now known) has announced the first order for its 175DF-M (dual-fuel methanol) high speed engine. The order is for two 12V175DF-M and one 16V175DF-M …

EcoNavis Solutions has begun production of its patented Eco Boss Cap propeller hub, marking the transformation of a university-led research project into an industry-ready fuel efficiency retrofit technology. The first …

Stream Marine Technical (SMT) has underlined its commitment to furthering the safe use of ammonia as a marine fuel by taking part in a series of Hazid/Hazop workshops to test …

A demonstration project led by Artemis Technologies, a developer of clean maritime technologies, in partnership with Vattenfall, Tidal Transit, Lloyd’s Register and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, has successfully …

According to coatings company AkzoNobel, with regulations such as CII, FuelEU Maritime, EU ETS and the upcoming proposed IMO carbon levy, fouling control systems continue to play a vital role …

German shipping company Reederei Bernd Sibum has received funding from the German Government for investment in sustainable ship technology, enabling the four Combi Freighters (CF) 3850 that Damen is currently …

According to data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform, ordering of alternative-fuelled vessels is continuing to grow in 2025, despite a slowdown in the overall newbuild market, with new …

The recent decision by North East Atlantic environmental organisation OSPAR to restrict the use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (‘scrubbers’) in the North Atlantic ports and inland waters of the …

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Port Marlborough New Zealand (PMNZ) for the delivery of an ASD Tug 2312. PMNZ will operate the tug in Picton Harbour, where …

UAE-based retrofit and environmental technology company Goltens Worldwide has entered into a non-exclusive sales agency agreement and preferred global installation partner with Frese, a Denmark-based manufacturer of energy saving flow …

GTT and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding have launched a joint innovation project to optimise the design and performance of LNG bunkering vessels. The initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce operating …

Sandefjord, Norway, based Amon Maritime has secured a NOK 253m investment grant from Enova to support the construction of two newbuilds, known as ‘Amon Bulk 1’ and ‘Amon Bulk 2’, …

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (‘K’ Line) has announced its first use of bio-LNG fuel supplied by Shell Western LNG (Shell) to the car carrier ‘Oceanus Highway’. The vessel recently received 500t …

The Zero-Emission Accelerating Ship Finance programme, jointly operated by Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) and ClassNK, has evaluated the LPG dual-fuel LPG/ammonia carrier ‘Crystal Odyssey’, owned by Kumiai Navigation and …

Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and ABB have signed an agreement to equip a fleet of shuttle tankers with ABB’s Onboard DC Grid power system platform. Engineered to optimise fuel efficiency, …

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) have acquired Approval in Principle (AiP) from (ClassNK) for a jointly developed liquefied CO2 (LCO2) …

Danfoss Drives says it is driving the building of a battery-electric tugboat and a the associated shore supply system, taking another step towards meeting the 2050 IMO standard. Tugboats are …

Two pioneering ship designs: a 201,000m3 LNG carrier featuring a three-cargo hold layout, and a 42,000m3 CO2 (carrier. have been awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates from Bureau Veritas Marine …

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with German developer DAI Infrastruktur for Project Ra, a large-scale green ammonia production and bunkering development at East Port …

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and European Shipowners (ECSA) have welcomed the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention) which …

According to DNV, the recent sessions of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) introduced new statutory requirements for the IMO DCS which will impact the Operational Vessel Data (OVD) …

What is believed to be the world’s first ship-to-ship liquified carbon dioxide (LCO₂) transfer has been successfully completed at the Yangshan Deep-Water Port in Hangzhou Bay, Shanghai. The project was …

Bernhard Schulte Offshore (BSO) has taken delivery of the commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) ‘Windea Curie’, yard number 320 from Ulstein Verft. Its diesel-electric propulsion system and substantial battery energy …

Stax Engineering has been awarded a contract by the Port of Los Angeles, becoming the Port’s approved provider of on-call emissions control services for vessels idling at berth. The designation …

Dutch company Econowind has successfully installed four 16m VentoFoil wind assisted propulsion units onboard the chemical tanker ‘Jutlandia Swan’, owned and operated by Danish shipping company Uni-Tankers. The ATEX-proof Wind-Assistance …

Stena Line has announced that ‘Stena Futura’, the first of its new hybrid ferries destined for the Irish Sea, has successfully completed its sea trials. The completion of the sea …

LMG Marin has announced a new basic design contract together with Tersan Shipyard for a 60-cars double-ended ferry for the Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1. The vessel is designed by LMG …

EST-Floattech, a Dutch energy storage systems provider for maritime applications, is expanding its Octopus Series with the introduction of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery modules. With this addition the company …

Marine coatings company Jotun has become the latest member of RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program, bringing nearly a century of experience in protecting vessels and infrastructure, combining science, technology, …

Swiss marine power company WinGD is to provide X DF M dual-fuel methanol and X-Engine methanol-ready engine designs for over 30 container vessels to be built for a major Taiwanese …

Spanish wind assisted propulsion system developer bound4blue has underlined the business case for adopting its eSail technology, following release of third party-assessed operational fuel savings on the Louis Dreyfus Armateurs …

Swedish maritime battery system supplier Echandia has secured new long-term financing from S2G Investments, a multi-stage firm with a dedicated oceans strategy. The investment is made as part of Echandia’s …

HD Hyundai has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and launched a strategic shipbuilding collaboration in the US centred on Tampa Ship, a shipyard operating within the Edison Chouest Offshore …

Deltamarin has signed a design and engineering contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) for six new ro-pax vessels ordered by the Grimaldi Group. The agreement includes basic and detail …

Bergen-based GC Rieber Shipping, in collaboration with GC Rieber Minerals and Franzefoss Minerals, has entered into a letter of intent for the construction of a fully electric battery-powered freight carrier. …

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), has published a new book, ‘Toward a Sustainable Blue Economy’, in which EVP Matthieu de Tugny highlights the need for the industry to reframe …

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions is to provide the fuel supply and cargo handling systems for four new very large gas carriers (VLGCs) being built in Cosco Shipping (Qidong) Offshore for their …

A newly launched Danish electric ferry, ‘Nerthus’, features Danfoss Drives’ latest iC7 series as a key part of its all-electric propulsion system, which Danfoss says highlights the company’s role in …

OceanScore has now commercially launched its FuelEU Pooling Marketplace; with first compliance surplus offers now live, providing customers with the opportunity to choose between a range of potential compliance pools. …

A Damen Shoalbuster 2711 WID (water injection dredging) vessel has been delivered by Damen Shipyards to UK Dredging (UKD), a subsidiary of Associated British Ports. The Shoalbuster 2711 WID was …

Britannia P&I Club has worked with law firm HFW to produce a series of articles highlighting the latest developments in maritime emissions regulations as the industry aims to transition towards …

Accelleron says it has further simplified emissions reporting for users of its digital solutions after collaborating with Japanese class society ClassNK to establish a direct connection between Tekomar XPERT marine’s …

Danske Rederier (Danish Shipping) is welcoming the Danish government’s programme for the country’s term of EU presidency, which begins on 1 July, and which is expected to place particular focus …