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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

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

A pioneering ship-to-ship transfer of liquid ammonia has successfully completed, marking a major milestone in the push toward zero-carbon shipping, reports the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD).

13th June 2025

First ship-to-ship ammonia transfer

13th June 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

WinGD is to supply its X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engine designs for four new medium gas carriers to be built by South Korea’s HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Trafigura.

12th June 2025

WinGD powers Trafigura ammonia fleet

12th June 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

StormGeo, a global provider of weather intelligence and decision support solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Bearing AI, a leader in AI-driven vessel performance modelling.

12th June 2025

StormGeo adds Bearing AI to its partnership list

12th June 2025

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

Alfa Laval has confirmed an order for the world’s first marine boiler system capable of safely incinerating ammonia emissions, marking a significant milestone in maritime decarbonisation.

10th June 2025

Alfa Laval in world’s first marine boiler system for ammonia waste incineration

10th June 2025

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

NH3 Clean Energy Limited has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Pilbara Ports Authority and Oceania Marine Energy to explore the establishment of low-emissions ammonia bunkering operations at the Port of…

10th June 2025

NH3 Clean Energy signs joint development agreement for low-emissions ammonia bunkering

10th June 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Jotun has inked a deal with BW LPG, the world’s largest owner and operator of LPG vessels, to optimise hull performance across 38 ships from 2025 to 2028.

9th June 2025

Jotun and BW LPG ink hull cleaning deal

9th June 2025

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Lloyd’s Register (LR), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) are teaming up to develop an advanced hybrid propulsion system for LNG carriers, integrating…

6th June 2025

Hybrid SOFC propulsion partnership announced

6th June 2025

REGULATION

REGULATION

Jotun has released a new report revealing critical gaps in biofouling management among ship owners and operators, despite increasing awareness of its impact on emissions and operational efficiency.

5th June 2025

Biofouling risks cost shipping industry

5th June 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Demand for energy-saving propeller retrofits has nearly quadrupled since 2020, but wider-scale adoption is being hampered by technical complexity and performance fears.

5th June 2025

Propeller retrofit demand soars

5th June 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Korean Register (KR) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) are joining forces to develop a very large ethane carrier (VLEC).

4th June 2025

KR and HD HHI develop next-gen ethane carrier

4th June 2025

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Kongsberg Maritime, Solstad, Østensjø, DeepOcean and Remota are teaming up to explore the use of remote dynamic positioning (DP) operations in the offshore sector.

4th June 2025

Remote DP pilot project launches

4th June 2025

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Kongsberg Maritime has launched a new emissions monitoring system to boost vessel efficiency and ensure emissions compliance across global fleets.

3rd June 2025

Kongsberg unveils smart emissions system

3rd June 2025

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Ballast water treatment specialist Optimarin has unveiled its latest system, Optimarin Guardian.

2nd June 2025

Optimarin unveils Guardian BWTS

2nd June 2025

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Dutch firm RensenDriessen Shipbuilding & Shipbrokers is making its deep-sea debut with the brokerage of two 20,000m³ sea-going LNG tankers.

2nd June 2025

RensenDriessen makes deep-sea debut with LNG tankers

2nd 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

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

As the maritime industry accelerates toward decarbonisation, ammonia is emerging as a key fuel for the future. The International Energy Agency predicts ammonia will dominate the marine fuel market by 2050. One…

29th May 2025

Fueling the future: Alfa Laval powers ahead with ammonia innovation

29th May 2025

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

OceanScore is helping Asian shipping companies meet new EU regulatory demands with a series of strategic partnerships in the region.

29th May 2025

OceanScore drives Asian shipping compliance

29th May 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

BAR Technologies has reached a major milestone in maritime sustainability, receiving Type Approval Design Certificate from Bureau Veritas (BV) for its 37.5m WindWings propulsion system.

29th May 2025

WindWings certified for scalable decarbonisation

29th May 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

WinGD has won a contract to supply two X-S short-stroke engines for two new 2,800 teu container vessels being built for X-Press Feeders at HD Hyundai Mipo.

28th May 2025

X-Press Feeders chooses WinGD X-S engines

28th May 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Schottel has been selected to supply the propulsion system for a new RoRo cargo vessel commissioned by United Launch Alliance (ULA) and currently under construction at Bollinger Shipyards in Amelia, Louisiana.

28th May 2025

Schottel to supply propulsion system for ULA’s SpaceShip

28th May 2025

NEWS

NEWS

Representatives from companies including WinGD, Lloyd’s Register and research house Thetius are part of an advisory board for Marketing in Maritime (MiM).

27th May 2025

Maritime heavyweights join advisory board of marketing group

27th May 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

A Helsinki passenger ferry has been retrofitted with next-generation ABB vessel propulsion technology, with the aim of securing reliable service and energy efficiency for the years ahead.

27th May 2025

A next generation module-based retrofit

27th May 2025