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BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Construction of Incat’s latest 78-metre hybrid electric ferry is advancing steadily, with the vessel expected to enter service in the first half of 2026 – aligning with the peak period for operators…

7th April 2025

Incat’s hybrid electric ferry on course for peak season launch

7th April 2025

REGULATION

REGULATION

There’s a good reason why major associations are targeting MEPC 83 with submissions about bunkering – they see it as an opportunity to get the regulatory certainty the industry needs.

7th April 2025

Regulatory uncertainty hinders bunker industry transformation

7th April 2025

REGULATION

REGULATION

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is working on ways to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships with the possible introduction of a two-tier system for GHG Fuel Intensity compliance.

7th April 2025

IMO proposes two-tier GHG compliance

7th April 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has successfully completed its first biodiesel-blended marine fuel bunkering of a Capesize bulk carrier.

4th April 2025

MOL completes first Capesize biofuel bunkering

4th April 2025

REGULATION

REGULATION

The Clean Shipping Coalition is urging governments to commit to a fuel standard and greenhouse gas (GHG) levy to help encourage the shipping industry to lower emissions.

3rd April 2025

Clean Shipping Coalition calls for GHG levy

3rd April 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Maritime research institute Marin has confirmed that the efficiency levels modelled for ABB’s Dynafin propulsion system translate to real-world performance gains.

2nd April 2025

Marin confirms ABB Dynafin efficiency

2nd April 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Stena Line has unveiled its latest RoRo design concept which it hopes will reduce energy use by more than 20%.

2nd April 2025

Stena unveils energy-saving RoRo design

2nd April 2025

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Wärtsilä has renewed its Lifecycle Agreement with Viking Line to extend operational support for the LNG ferry Viking Glory.

1st April 2025

Wärtsilä extends its support for the Viking Glory

1st April 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

A joint development project focused on designing ammonia dual-fuel systems for Trafigura’s newbuild medium gas carriers (MGC) has successfully concluded, says Lloyd’s Register (LR).

31st March 2025

LR approves ammonia gas carrier design

31st March 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Environmental and Indigenous rights groups are stepping up their call on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to exclude biofuels from its decarbonisation strategy for shipping.

31st March 2025

NGOs renew biofuel exclusion call

31st March 2025