Other Alternative Fuels

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Nuclear-powered vessels have the potential to revitalise US shipbuilding, says the boss of ABS.

24th February 2025

Nuclear could revitalise US shipbuilding

24th February 2025

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Since entering service in 2015, the Norwegian electric ferry MF Ampere has clocked up a staggering mileage, equivalent to circling the equator 17 times—all powered solely by batteries. The vessel has become…

18th February 2025

First fully electric ferry hits tenth anniversary

18th February 2025

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Yara Clean Ammonia Switzerland SA has signed the world’s first time-charter contract with NYK for an ammonia-fuelled medium gas carrier.

11th February 2025

Yara and NYK sign deal for ammonia-fuelled gas carrier

11th February 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

A new environmentally-friendly multi-purpose carrier has been successfully delivered to MOL Drybulk.

30th January 2025

WATCH: Eco-friendly multi-purpose vessel delivered

30th January 2025

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

The momentum for wind-assist propulsion is growing as the industry anticipates exponential growth in 2026.

28th January 2025

2026: An inflection point for wind propulsion

28th January 2025

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Wind propulsion offers a viable option for decarbonisation in shipping, but further work is needed to adapt charter party agreements to its use, says NorthStandard.

6th January 2025

Business case for wind propulsion improves as decarbonisation rules kick in

6th January 2025

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

One of the potential paths for application of nuclear power in maritime is vessel propulsion, writes Jin Wang, director of technology, ABS.

2nd January 2025

Assessing the viability of nuclear power systems in design of future LNG carriers

2nd January 2025

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Anemoi Marine Technologies has completed the installation of five Rotor Sails on the 400,000 dwt Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) Sohar Max, marking the largest vessel to date to adopt wind propulsion technology.…

17th December 2024

Anemoi in largest wind propulsion project yet

17th December 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Hycamite TCD Technologies, MOL Ltd and MOL PLUS Co Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote methane-splitting technology for marine power generation and propulsion.

9th December 2024

Methane-splitting tech for marine propulsion

9th December 2024

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Wallenius Marine is conducting advanced wind tunnel tests in Gothenburg as part of its efforts to develop the world’s first wind-powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC). The tests are taking place…

9th December 2024

Wallenius Marine tests wind-powered PCTC

9th December 2024