WinGD has tested ethanol as a fuel since 2016 and today is in discussions for commercial newbuild and retrofit engine applications to be delivered from 2027. WinGD led the development …
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If there was a way for ships to drastically cut carbon emissions, comply with CII, EEXI, Fuel EU Maritime and have the opportunity to benefit from the EU ETS pooling …
The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) has officially launched as an independent, non-profit international organization headquartered in Switzerland with a focus on the maritime sector. The aim is to transform ethanol’s …
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and NYK have confirmed positive results for a six-month trial of a B24 FAME blend on a pure car and truck carrier. Launched in …
CIMAC Working Group 17 has released a report highlighting the group’s position on how Methane Number should be regulated. The current standards for LNG for marine use (ISO 23306:2020) don’t …
Biofuels are emerging as an essential stepping stone for ship operators looking to reduce their carbon footprints and comply with tightening regulations without resorting to new builds or retrofits. The …
At a time when shipping is under intense pressure to decarbonise, biofuels are emerging as one of the few practical near-term options. But scaling their use is proving anything but …
The shipping industry faces a daunting challenge: how to decarbonise a sector that accounts for around 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions while keeping global trade moving efficiently. Unlike aviation …
DNV has launched a public tender portal for e-methanol procurement, reportedly the first of its kind in the European Union and United Kingdom The initiative aims to connect a leading …
ExxonMobil has entered the liquefied natural gas marine bunkering market with the launch of two LNG bunker vessels as part of its broader effort to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions …
The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) has officially launched as an independent, non-profit international organization headquartered in Switzerland with a focus on the maritime sector. The aim is to transform ethanol’s …
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation and NYK have confirmed positive results for a six-month trial of a B24 FAME blend on a pure car and truck carrier. Launched in …
Wallenius Sol has begun bunkering its Enabler-class multi-fuel vessels with liquefied biogas as part of a new supply agreement with Nordic energy company Gasum The first bunkering of the Baltic …
If there was a way for ships to drastically cut carbon emissions, comply with CII, EEXI, Fuel EU Maritime and have the opportunity to benefit from the EU ETS pooling …
PowerCell Group has secured a breakthrough contract with Norwegian shipping company GMI Rederi to supply hydrogen fuel cell systems for the world’s first hydrogen-powered bulk carriers The SEK 40 million …
Baleària has taken a significant step in its commitment to sustainability by fully integrating bioLNG into the operations of three of its dual-fuel vessels Since the beginning of September, the …
Once seen as a bit ‘pie in the sky’, the idea of CCS in maritime is beginning to gain traction. Whether as stand-alone systems or as an expansion of SOx …
WinGD has tested ethanol as a fuel since 2016 and today is in discussions for commercial newbuild and retrofit engine applications to be delivered from 2027. WinGD led the development …
The Ulsan Port Authority has successfully completed Korea’s first-ever methanol bunkering for a dual-fuel bulk carrier, marking a major milestone in the nation’s transition to sustainable maritime fuel solutions The …
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DHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd have achieved a major milestone in their decarbonisation efforts with the inking of a three-year deal to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions through the …
As the maritime industry accelerates its transition towards low-carbon operations, methanol is fast emerging as a leading alternative fuel—praised for its cleaner emissions profile and growing availability. Among the companies …
Lloyd’s Register is highlighting the role of biofuels in the superyacht segment with the latest in its ’Fuel for Thought’ series Launched during the Monaco Yacht show, the ‘Biofuels for …
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Cleanergy Solutions Namibia has officially inaugurated the country’s first green hydrogen production and refuelling facility, marking a major milestone in the adoption of hydrogen as a maritime and transport fuel …
Accelleron is calling on the shipping industry to join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors to accelerate the hydrogen economy and unlock carbon-neutral fuels Launched at London International Shipping Week on …
The Maritime Just Transition Task Force has unveiled the industry’s first dedicated training frameworks to prepare seafarers for working on ships powered by alternative fuels including ammonia, methanol and hydrogen …
Korean Register has granted approval in principle for a groundbreaking ammonia-fuelled ship safety solution Developed jointly by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD …
Korean Register and HD Hyundai Samho have teamed up to develop a water circulation system for the annular space in double-wall fuel pipes on ammonia-fuelled vessels, aiming to significantly enhance …
Union Maritime has marked a landmark achievement in wind-assisted propulsion with the maiden voyage of Brands Hatch, the first newbuild tanker to be fitted with BAR Technologies’ WindWings. The vessel …
Oceanbird, owned by Alfa Laval and Wallenius Lines, is set to commercially launch its wind propulsion system next year. We spoke to Magnus MackAldener, interim CEO of Oceanbird, about the …
Methanol’s combustion and lubricity challenges have led to the development of new solutions to enable its use as a marine fuel. Two solutions were presented at CIMAC 2025. Methanol’s cetane …
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Cummins is laying the groundwork for methanol as a viable marine fuel, focusing on readiness and long-term strategy as the maritime industry shifts towards decarbonisation. While diesel remains central to …
Everllence, formerly MAN Energy Solutions until its rebrand in June 2025, is at the forefront of the use of methanol in the maritime world with its two‑stroke engine, the ME‑LGIM. …
The growing number of orders for Everllence’s small-bore methanol-ready gensets signals market acceptance for the designer’s choice of port fuel injection. Hakon Juel Hansen, Everllence global business development manager, says …
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Researchers from Accelleron’s turbocharging and OMT fuel injection businesses presented new technologies at CIMAC 2025 which will facilitate the uptake of methanol as fuel on existing vessels. For a methanol …
As the maritime industry accelerates its transition towards low-carbon operations, methanol is fast emerging as a leading alternative fuel—praised for its cleaner emissions profile and growing availability. Among the companies …
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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 …
Ammonia is gaining traction as one of the most promising alternative marine fuels, but safety and infrastructure challenges remain, according to a new DNV whitepaper. The study, Ammonia in Shipping: …
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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 …
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