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Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub has called for a standardised approach to designing and assessing Safe Havens on ammonia-fuelled vessels, warning that inconsistent interpretation of emerging regulations could lead to …

The sole focus of the 2026 Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference’s opening Keynote Panel discussion – potential IMO global shipping emission changes confirmed at MEPC 85 – will benefit from …

The sole focus of the 2026 Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference’s opening Keynote Panel discussion – potential IMO global shipping emission changes confirmed at MEPC 85 – will benefit from …

Shipowners and ship managers paying carbon costs under the EU Emissions Trading System cannot assume they will recover those costs from charterers, despite a statutory reimbursement right, according to a …

Recent disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has forced the shipping industry to face some cold, hard truths. Neel Shah, CEO and Co-founder of PuriFire Energy, examines why energy security …

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With IMO mid-term measures about to reshape the regulatory landscape, shipowners are facing a high-stakes question: Which fuel pathway makes commercial sense and which could leave you exposed? At the …

ABS has awarded approval in principle for the concept design of a nuclear-powered 15,000 teu containership, marking another step towards the potential use of small modular reactors in commercial shipping …

The Propulsion & Future Fuels 2026 Conference programme will this year explore the latest developments across alternative fuels and propulsion systems. Show Fullscreen The Propulsion & Future Fuels 2026 Conference …

Repsol has completed the first bioethanol bunkering operation of its kind at the Port of Barcelona, supplying 2,800 tonnes of renewable fuel to a Maersk container vessel in a milestone …

Lloyd’s Register has launched a new campaign aimed at helping feeder vessel owners tackle mounting commercial and regulatory pressures as ageing fleets, stricter emissions rules and rising operating costs reshape …

Wärtsilä has inked a deal to supply ammonia-fuelled auxiliary engines and propulsion systems for two new midsize LPG and liquid ammonia carrier vessels, supporting the shipping industry’s transition towards lower-emission …

The global shipping industry is becoming increasingly divided over its decarbonisation pathway, with many shipowners retreating from confidence in green fuels and instead favouring conventional marine fuels, dual-fuel vessels and …

The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has published new guidelines to help shipowners and operators develop and strengthen safety management systems (SMS) for vessels using methanol as fuel As shipping accelerates …

Dr Edmund Hughes, IBIA representative at the IMO, will join leading speakers in the “Bunkering in Transition” session at Propulsion and Future Fuels 2026. Show Fullscreen He has recently highlighted …

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has taken delivery of the first vessel in its new Shaper Class series, marking a major milestone in the company’s fleet renewal programme and its ambition to provide …

Samskip’s SeaShuttle container vessel programme has become the latest demonstrator in the EU-funded HyShip project, bringing hydrogen-powered short sea shipping a step closer to commercial deployment on one of Europe’s …

Wärtsilä will supply integrated vessel propulsion solutions for nine newbuild ferries being constructed for Grimaldi Group as part of its fleet decarbonisation programme. The propulsion packages will be installed on …

In session 7 of the 2026 Propulsion and Future Fuels conference speakers will explore the use of methanol in practice, from ship to shore. In session 7 of the 2026 …

The Swedish Club has warned that investment in alternative fuel vessels in Asia must be matched by stronger crew training and vessel safety measures. The marine insurer said rapid fleet …

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At the heart of this work is Dr Markus Münz, managing director of VDMA Large Engines - CIMAC Germany, the co-chairman of PFF this year, taking place in Hamburg from …

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has identified significant opportunities to reduce the cost of green hydrogen and green ammonia exports from India through optimisating the entire production and logistics value chain, according …

A methanol engine dual-fuel retrofit aboard the ‘Seaspan Yangtze’ has been completed, marking the first vessel in a five-ship Hapag-Lloyd upgrade programme. The project, at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Shanghai), …

GT Wings is working to build a clearer, more reliable understanding of the fuel savings achieved through wind-assisted propulsion in real-world operations. Show Fullscreen Jimmy Lirvat, head of performance, GT …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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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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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 …

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” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …