Electrification and Battery Hybrids

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Dutch solar technology company Wattlab has signed a contract to supply its advanced onboard solar energy system for a new bulk carrier being built for Norwegian shipping company Berge Rederi.

7th November 2025

Wattlab powers world’s largest battery bulk carrier

7th November 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Bids for the construction of two 140-metre, short-sea freight ferries have been invited by Scotland’s national transport agency from a shortlist of four shipyards. Tenders will have to be submitted to Transport…

23rd October 2025

Robust ro-ro for Northern Lifeline

23rd October 2025

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

The Torpoint Ferry service, recognised as the world’s busiest chain ferry operation, has begun work on a major initiative aimed at achieving zero emissions.

14th October 2025

Torpoint Ferry launches “Bridge to zero” project

14th October 2025

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

The launch of the Yuanchun 001 in Hangzhou marks the first deployment of a methanol-hydrogen electric propulsion system in a river-going vessel, extending the application of Geely Holding Group’s methanol-hydrogen hybrid drive…

29th September 2025

Geely launches first methanol-hydrogen hybrid electric vessel

29th September 2025

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Inland Terminals Group (ITG), Zero Emission Services (ZES) and Nedcargo have announced the launch of fully emission-free container transport on inland waterways in the Netherlands.

18th September 2025

Zero-emission inland shipping launched

18th September 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

GC Rieber Shipping has signed a letter of intent with GC Rieber Minerals and Franzefoss Minerals for the construction of a fully electric, battery-powered freight carrier.

8th September 2025

GC Rieber signs letter of intent for fully electric freight carrier

8th September 2025

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

RAD Propulsion and Williams Shipping have successfully completed a landmark project, delivering zero-emission vessel operations in Southampton waters in the UK.

20th August 2025

Southampton launches zero-emission vessel

20th August 2025

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Japanese shipping company Asahi Tanker has joined the Maritime Battery Forum (MBF).

18th August 2025

Maritime Battery Forum welcomes Asahi Tanker to its ranks

18th August 2025

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Concordia Damen has delivered a new CDS Tanker 110, further expanding its series of stock-built inland tankers.

15th August 2025

Hybrid inland waterway tanker delivered

15th August 2025

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Ampereship has completed the successful conversion of the passenger vessel Uetliberg to fully electric propulsion.

11th August 2025

Ampereship completes fully electric propulsion conversion

11th August 2025

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

The Port of Helsingborg is preparing to commission its first Onshore Power Supply (OPS) facility for container vessels.

11th August 2025

Port of Helsingborg plans shore power for container ships

11th August 2025

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

The Port of Hamburg has positioned itself as a frontrunner in maritime decarbonisation, offering comprehensive shore power facilities for cruise vessels—well in advance of the European Union’s mandate requiring such infrastructure from…

1st August 2025

Port of Hamburg a leading light in shore power provision

1st August 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

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 in May…

28th July 2025

Terntank expands wind propulsion fleet

28th July 2025

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Goltens Worldwide has entered into a strategic partnership with Munich-based cleantech company Orcan Energy AG, becoming a preferred and authorised engineering and installation partner for Orcan’s Marine Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems.

14th July 2025

Goltens joins Orcan Energy in waste heat to clean electricity push

14th July 2025

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

A 200m inland cargo vessel is making waves with a revolutionary diesel-electric powertrain which promises to redefine sustainability on Europe’s waterways.

9th July 2025

DAF revolutionises inland waterways propulsion

9th July 2025

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Small is beautiful for fully electric vessels but the industry is also scaling up its ambitions for hybrid power, writes Gu Hai (pictured), VP, technology (Pacific), ABS

30th June 2025

ABS supports vessel electrification and hybrid power operations in maritime

30th June 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Stena Line has announced a major milestone in its fleet expansion and sustainability drive with the successful completion of sea trials for the first of its new hybrid ferries destined for service…

25th June 2025

Stena’s new hybrid ferry completes trials

25th June 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

GC Rieber Shipping, in collaboration with GC Rieber Minerals and Franzefoss Minerals, is constructing a fully electric battery-powered freight carrier.

23rd June 2025

GC Rieber’s new battery-powered freight carrier

23rd June 2025

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

NatPower Marine, a developer of clean energy infrastructure for the maritime sector, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Athenian Sea Carriers which manage fleets owned by the Kyriakou family, outlining…

16th June 2025

NatPower Marine and Athenian Sea Carriers Sign MoU for shore power

16th June 2025

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Corvus Energy has been selected to supply battery systems for four new fully electric-capable ferries being built for BC Ferries by Damen Shipyards Group.

30th May 2025

Corvus Energy to power BC Ferries’ electric vessels

30th May 2025