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Wärtsilä has been chosen as the electrical integrator for a major battery extension on board a Wasaline RoPax ferry The work will increase the Aurora Botnia’s battery capacity from 2.2 …

Many dual-fuel vessels are unprepared for the upcoming FuelEU regulations, warns the boss of compliance platform, EmissionLink Managing director, Philippos Ioulianou, has issued a stark warning, saying that owners face …

London-based Borchard Lines has strengthened its intra-European service network through the introduction of a new feedership class powered by two-stroke main machinery and embracing Finnish innovation in cargo handling and …

The benefits of using the Diesel cycle for WinGD’s X-DF-M dual-fuel methanol engines have been demonstrated by first deliveries for COSCO’s latest container ship series. There’s good reasons why WinGD …

MEYER RE and Everllence (formerly MAN Energy Solutions) have teamed up to accelerate the adoption of methanol retrofit solutions across the maritime industry The collaboration targets the retrofitting of Everllence’s …

Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of its second ammonia-ready pure car and truck carrier, the Grande Tianjin. Built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, a unit of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, the …

Vanzetti Engineering will present its latest high- and low-pressure cryogenic pumping technologies for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and industrial gases at Gastech 2025 in Milan. With a focus on solutions …

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners have joined forces to speed up decarbonisation efforts in the dry bulk shipping sector — the …

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines’ Future Low-emission Ammonia Marine Engine Project, led by Carnot and supported by MOL (Europe Africa), has been selected for the UK’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round 6 …

Chinese maritime heavyweight COSCO Shipping has placed an order for four methanol and ammonia-ready bulk carriers, reinforcing its commitment to alternative fuel preparedness and energy efficiency. The vessels, each with …

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement has unveiled its first methanol bunkering simulator at its Maritime Training Centre in Kochi, India, developed in partnership with Wärtsilä This new training platform equips seafarers with …

Accelleron will spotlight the carbon-neutral fuel deadlock during London International Shipping Week 2025 with a bold call to action on alternative fuel readiness. At the LISW25 Global Hub on 16 …

Yang Ming has confirmed an order for three additional 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships from Japan’s Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding Co. This latest order follows the company’s March acquisition …

Envision Energy’s Chifeng Hydrogen Net Zero Industrial Park has become the first project globally to receive ISCC Plus certification for green ammonia with a verified greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint. The …

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Econowind has secured a repeat order from Swedish shipping company Terntank for the installation of eight additional VentoFoil units on two new methanol-ready hybrid tankers, following a successful initial order …

ITOCHU Corporation has signed key contracts to advance the development of the world’s first ammonia bunkering vessel, scheduled for delivery in September 2027 under the Singapore Registry. The agreements were …

Once considered a “hard-to-abate” sector, shipping has begun shedding that label in favour of one more forward-looking: front-runner. And few voices capture this transformation better than Prof Lynn Loo, CEO …

Anemoi Marine Technologies is one company that has certainly had a role to play in bringing wind-assisted propulsion back to commercial shipping through the revival and modernisation of rotor sail …

WinGD has marked a major milestone in maritime decarbonisation, reportedly becoming the first engine designer to bring an ammonia-fuelled two-stroke engine to market The X52DF-A engine has been delivered and …

ITOCHU Corporation has signed key contracts to advance the development of the world’s first ammonia bunkering vessel, scheduled for delivery in September 2027 under the Singapore Registry. The agreements were …

Liquefied gas specialist, Babcock LGE has inked a landmark deal to deliver its ecoFGSS-FLEX ammonia fuel supply system to four medium gas carriers under construction for Trafigura at Hyundai Mipo …

BHP has signed contracts with COSCO Shipping for the time charter of two ammonia dual-fuel Newcastlemax bulk carriers. The two vessels, to be delivered from 2028, will be among only …

Hamburg-based eCap Marine, a specialist in emission-free propulsion systems, has inked two landmark deals to supply hydrogen-based power solutions for zero-emission vessels eCap Marine will deliver hydrogen propulsion systems for …

A 200m inland cargo vessel is making waves with a revolutionary diesel-electric powertrain which promises to redefine sustainability on Europe’s waterways At the heart of the Mannheim’s propulsion system are …

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has successfully conducted Japan’s first B30 biofuel-powered technical trial voyage for an electric utility company On 26 June, MOL’s operated coal carrier Hokulink was refuelled with the …

WinGD has been involved with marine engine innovation for some time, focusing on future fuels but also with refining engines running on existing fuels such as LNG as seen with …

WinGD has secured a significant contract to supply more than 30 methanol-capable engines for a major Taiwanese container ship operator, underlining growing demand for alternative fuel solutions The deal includes …

Marine fuel choice remains one of the most pressing uncertainties facing shipowners as they chart their course towards decarbonisation. According to Stefan Nysjö (pictured), vice president of Power Supply at …

At Nor-Shipping, we spoke to Sanjay Kapoor, CEO of Dubai-headquartered GeoServe about how it’s looking to revolutionize voyage operations. GeoServe was founded in 2019 by Kapoor and a few colleagues, …

The third edition of Wind for Goods, held in Nantes and Saint-Nazaire, has underlined the growing momentum behind wind propulsion in maritime transport, with nearly 1,000 stakeholders gathering to discuss …

DNV has awarded an approval in principle to SeaTech Solutions, in collaboration with Oceania Marine Energy, for the design of a next-generation 10,000cbm ammonia bunkering vessel The vessel, purpose-built for …

Auramarine has announced the launch of its AM Water Content Analyser, a new solution designed to monitor and report water concentration in methanol fuel. The development supports the maritime sector’s …

Woodward, a provider of fuel injection, gas admission, mass flow control and energy management systems, has unveiled its comprehensive portfolio of large engine system solutions designed to support the maritime …

A pioneering ship-to-ship transfer of liquid ammonia has successfully completed, marking a major milestone in the push toward zero-carbon shipping, reports the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation Conducted on 14 …

WinGD is to supply its X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engine designs for four new medium gas carriers to be built by South Korea’s HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Trafigura Each of the …

NH3 Clean Energy Limited has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Pilbara Ports Authority and Oceania Marine Energy to explore the establishment of low-emissions ammonia bunkering operations at the …

Alfa Laval has confirmed an order for the world’s first marine boiler system capable of safely incinerating ammonia emissions, marking a significant milestone in maritime decarbonisation. The technology, set for …

Korean Register and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries are joining forces to develop a very large ethane carrier With a cargo capacity of more than 100,000m³ the new VLEC will be …

Korean Register and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries are joining forces to develop a very large ethane carrier With a cargo capacity of more than 100,000m³ the new VLEC will be …

As the maritime industry accelerates toward decarbonisation, ammonia is emerging as a key fuel for the future. The International Energy Agency predicts ammonia will dominate the marine fuel market by …

WinGD has won a contract to supply two X-S short-stroke engines for two new 2,800 teu container vessels being built for X-Press Feeders at HD Hyundai Mipo Each vessel will …

As the maritime industry pushes toward decarbonisation, ammonia is emerging as a promising alternative fuel. With its potential to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions—particularly when produced from renewable sources—ammonia offers a …

We spoke to MAN Cryo, the specialist subsidiary of MAN Energy Solutions, that focuses on cryogenic technology for marine applications, helping the German engineering powerhouse deliver complete, future-ready marine propulsion …

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Ammonia is a prime ‘future fuel’ candidate as the shipping industry strives to reduce its environmental impact, representing a potential low-carbon option with promising characteristics. Its high energy density and …

As the maritime industry embarks on an unprecedented voyage towards carbon neutrality, ammonia is emerging as one of the most promising next-generation marine fuels, writes David Stevenson Offering a carbon-free …

As the maritime industry intensifies efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to sustainable fuels, ammonia has emerged as a key player in the future fuel mix. MAN Energy Solutions …

Stricter international environmental regulations are pushing shipowners to explore new fuel options, making technology more demanding and complex. The global shipping fleet has grown since 2008, aiming to cut greenhouse …