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PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Hoyer and VMS Group have merged to form Hoyer VMS Group, creating a one-stop partner for vessel power and automation solutions.

24th November 2025

A new global force in marine power

24th November 2025

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Schottel has won a deal to supply rudder propellers for seven new electric double-ended ferries ordered by Scotland’s state-owned Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL).

21st November 2025

Schottel powers new CMAL ferries

21st November 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), AIM Horizon Investments and their partners have successfully closed the Fund for Energy Efficiency Technologies (FEET), securing commitments of up to US$35 million, exceeding the…

20th November 2025

New fund boosts green retrofits

20th November 2025

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Wärtsilä is to supply an integrated hybrid propulsion system for a 9,500 DWT bulk carrier under construction at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands for Norwegian shipowner Aasen Shipping.

20th November 2025

Wärtsilä powers Aasen hybrid carrier

20th November 2025

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

Over nearly half a century in the reefer trade, Cool Carriers has endured the sweeping changes that reshaped global shipping — from the rise of containerisation and the decline of European and Japanese operators — to industry…

20th November 2025

How Cool Carriers flourished while others withered

20th November 2025

REGULATION

REGULATION

Compliance with new MARPOL and local regulations is a constant driver for emission control technologies and added to that complex mix are the advent of new fuels aimed at solving one problem…

20th November 2025

Ensuring cleaner operation amid regulation

20th November 2025

REGULATION

REGULATION

Mitigation of noise and vibration is an ever-more pressing consideration in ship design and engineering due to the heightened environmental dimension to regulatory controls.

20th November 2025

Energy efficiency drive benefits noise reduction

20th November 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

TotalEnergies has launched a new hybrid lubricants bunkering barge in Fujairah to advance cleaner ship-to-ship bunkering operations.

19th November 2025

Hybrid barge boosts low emissions bunkering operations

19th November 2025

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Marlink has upgraded connectivity and cyber security solutions onboard 22 vessels operated by Tankerska Plovidba and Atlantska Plovidba.

18th November 2025

Deploying a hybrid network for fleet integration

18th November 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

There seems to have been a recent surge of interest in nuclear power afloat. Most of this is coming from the major classification societies – all have recently published studies which confirm…

18th November 2025

Nuclear to the Fore Again as Net Zero Strategy Stalls

18th November 2025

REGULATION

REGULATION

Given the recent decision by the IMO to delay the implementation of its Net Zero Framework, there is increasing strain on shipowners as they attempt to navigate an evolving regulatory framework.

17th November 2025

DNV and WMMF publish guide to net zero

17th November 2025

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Nexans has marked a key milestone in the construction of its next-generation cable laying vessel, Nexans Electra, following the successful launch of the vessel hull from the covered dock hall at Ulstein…

17th November 2025

Nexans launches Electra to boost offshore electrification capacity

17th November 2025

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Echandia has been chosen to deliver a new battery system for an electric ferry operated by Ærøfærgerne in southern Denmark.

14th November 2025

Battery upgrade for electric ferry

14th November 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Everllence has unveiled its new dual-fuel ME-LGIA (liquid gas injection ammonia) engine — a major step forward in the maritime industry’s journey toward zero-carbon propulsion.

13th November 2025

Everllence launches dual-fuel ammonia engine

13th November 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

A major step toward sustainable shipping has been achieved with the bunkering of 40 tonnes of bioLNG from EnviTec Biogas for a TT-Line RoPax ferry.

13th November 2025

RoPax ferry bunkered with bioLNG

13th November 2025

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Accelleron and Hyundai Marine Solution (HMS) are teaming up on digital solutions for marine engine and turbocharger performance optimisation.

12th November 2025

Accelleron and Hyundai team up on engine optimisation

12th November 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Anemoi Marine Technologies has successfully reached another milestone retrofit with the installation of five 35-metre Rotor Sails on a very large ore carrier (VLOC).

12th November 2025

Anemoi retrofits VLOC with Rotor Sails

12th November 2025

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Korean Register has launched two new digital platforms designed to support the shipping industry in developing optimal carbon-reduction strategies alongside operational efficiency.

11th November 2025

KR unveils new digital decarbonisation platforms

11th November 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent statement of intent about India’s maritime ambitions, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Norwegian shipowner Rederiet Stenersen…

11th November 2025

India’s maritime dream alive as SDHI wins $220m export deal

11th November 2025

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

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Transport & Environment (T&E), a leading advocate for greener transport across Europe, has highlighted serious risks associated with the rapid expansion of global biofuels, particularly crop-based fuels, as the shipping sector seeks…

6th November 2025

Biofuels ‘not the answer’ to shipping climate goals

6th November 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

DNV has opened a new Cruise Centre in London, aimed at enhancing support for cruise owners, operators, ports and shipyards across Europe and beyond.

6th November 2025

DNV opens London Cruise Centre

6th November 2025

NEWS PFF

NEWS PFF

Jan Arne Opedal will join the wind session at the Propulsion and Future Fuels conference with some exciting updates on the latest progress being made by the Odfjell Group in wind propulsion.  

6th November 2025

“Wind power must be properly rewarded in the regulations

6th November 2025