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A new study aims to show the early action needed to enable the shipping and supply infrastructure industries to deliver zero-emission vessels (ZEVs) that are crucial to achieve the IMO’s Greenhouse Gas…

Moss Maritime, in cooperation with Equinor, Wilhelmsen and DNV-GL, has developed a design for a Liquefied Hydrogen (LH2) bunker vessel. The vessel design comes at a time when hydrogen is finally developing…

The Port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates has become the latest port to ban the use of open-loop scrubbers from 2020 over environmental concerns.

The UK government is to announce an ambitious maritime strategy today to maintain the UK’s position as a leading global maritime hub.

Satellite network operator Iridium launched a new connectivity platform to provide high-speed broadband services to maritime and terrestrial customers. Iridium Certus utilises Global L-band VSAT, based on Iridiums new $3 billion low…

UQM, a developer of alternative energy technologies, is merging with the Danfoss Power Solutions (US) Company, a subsidiary of Denmark-based Danfoss, in a deal worth approximately US$100m.

The chief financial officer of state-owned Oman Shipping Company (OSC) has spoken of the firm’s ambitious expansion plans as the company hopes to cement its role in the bulk and container market.

Technology group Wärtsilä is to provide the ship design, main engine and other propulsion equipment for a new state-of-the-art fishing vessel.

ADNOC Logistics & Services, the marine and logistics subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has announced that it has reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 23 per cent across…

Major ship operator Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is to connect its entire fleet with network operator Inmarsats Fleet Xpress connectivity product.

Ship technology company, Havyard, is combining its navigation, automation and power systems services with the merger of its Norwegian Control Systems (NCS) and Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) brands.

French ferry operator La Méridionale achieved annualised fuel savings of around 2% on its RoPax Piana after trialling two energy management solutions from Eniram, a Wärtsilä subsidiary, for over 12 months.

International ship owner Transpetrol has upgraded its fleet’s connectivity after renewing a contract with VSAT network operator Marlink, permitting more potential digital applications.

UK-based Datum Electronics has announced that its marine shaft power meter system has been awarded a plan approval by the China Classification Society (CCS).

The Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI) signed an MoU with two local partners to develop hydrogen fuel cell technology suitable for marine applications.

Japanese technology group, Eco Marine Power (EMP) has joined forces with Singapore shipping company, Masterbulk, to install a new battery pack on a large general cargo ship.

Columbia Shipmanagement has opened a performance optimisation control room that aims to improve operations by connecting technical, commercial and crew management.

Ship designer Havyard and operator Havila Kystruten are to develop and test a ‘high capacity hydrogen energy system’ after receiving a NOK104.3 million (US$12.1 million) grant.

The Global Maritime Forum has chosen Singapore as the venue for its 2019 annual summit.

Air lubrication manufacturer, Silverstream Technologies, has announced a major deal with Grimaldi Group to install its Silverstream System on 12 new ro-ro carriers.