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ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Retrofitting of existing vessels has emerged as one of shipping’s most practical routes to sustainable decarbonisation and will be an opportunity explored by Alfa Laval’s Bram van Puijenbroek at The Propulsion & Future…

10th August 2026

Alfa Laval will talk retrofits at Propulsion & Future Fuels

10th August 2026

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Thordon Bearings has strengthened its North American presence by appointing marine engineering and naval architecture specialist SAI Engineering as an authorised distributor, expanding access to its water-lubricated bearing and seal solutions across…

7th August 2026

Thordon expands Canadian network

7th August 2026

REGULATION

REGULATION

The proposed expansion of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) must deliver fair treatment for shipping while driving genuine emissions reductions, according to emissions compliance specialist EmissionLink.

6th August 2026

EmissionLink urges fair ETS expansion

6th August 2026

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Carnival Cruise Line has reportedly become the first cruise operator to adopt Jotun’s Hull Skating Solution (HSS), signing an agreement to implement the robotic proactive hull cleaning technology on board Carnival Pride.

6th August 2026

Carnival adopts robotic hull technology

6th August 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

bound4blue has completed the installation of its 22-metre-high eSAIL wind propulsion system aboard the new multipurpose vessel Na Hiro E Pae, marking what the company says is the first application of advanced…

5th August 2026

Wind propulsion reaches multipurpose vessels

5th August 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

A new industry report has identified the key safety challenges facing shipping’s transition to alternative fuels, calling for stronger collaboration, clearer regulation and greater operational preparedness as the sector works towards net…

5th August 2026

Report highlights alternative fuel safety

5th August 2026

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

The world’s largest battery-electric ship has reached another major milestone after being successfully loaded aboard the heavy lift vessel Black Marlin in Hobart ahead of its voyage to South America.

3rd August 2026

Electric ferry begins global journey

3rd August 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub has called for a standardised approach to designing and assessing Safe Havens on ammonia-fuelled vessels, warning that inconsistent interpretation of emerging regulations could lead to varying levels…

3rd August 2026

Report urges ammonia safety standards

3rd August 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Senior German policy officer will provide invaluable insights 

3rd August 2026

IMO MEPC 85 changes to be discussed at Propulsion Conference

3rd August 2026

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The global ship recycling industry should focus on consistently applying responsible recycling standards and improving regulatory alignment rather than introducing new rules, according to ship recycling specialist Wirana Shipping.

31st July 2026

Call for ship recycling standards alignment

31st July 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Shipowners and ship managers paying carbon costs under the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) cannot assume they will recover those costs from charterers, despite a statutory reimbursement right, according to a…

30th July 2026

Carbon cost rules questioned

30th July 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Shipping must accelerate the deployment of proven emissions-reduction technologies rather than waiting for future fuels if it is to meet net zero targets, says BAR Technologies, as it responds to a new…

30th July 2026

Wind power drives shipping net zero

30th July 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Silverstream has exceeded 160 installations of its air lubrication technology, highlighting growing adoption of ship technology that delivers immediate emissions reduction and improved fuel efficiency.

30th July 2026

Air lubrication adoption accelerates

30th July 2026

JOBS

JOBS

Mercator   | Fareham | Full‑time, Permanent We are looking for an editorially strong Content Editor & Multimedia Writer to create engaging content across our publications, websites, newsletters, social media channels, events, webinars and…

29th July 2026

Content Editor & Multimedia Writer

29th July 2026

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Bulk carrier owners are increasingly investing in corrosion protection for cargo hold tank tops as they seek to extend vessel life, avoid costly steel replacement work during drydockings and reduce long-term maintenance…

29th July 2026

Owners embrace tank top protection

29th July 2026

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

RightShip and NorthStandard have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at improving maritime safety, strengthening loss prevention services and reducing the need for duplicate vessel inspections across the dry bulk and general cargo…

29th July 2026

RightShip partnership strengthens maritime safety

29th July 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Recent disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has forced the shipping industry to face some cold, hard truths. Neel Shah, CEO and Co-founder of PuriFire Energy, examines why energy security should be…

28th July 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Why energy security should drive the maritime fuel transition

28th July 2026

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

CM Technologies (CMT) has launched a new pressure drop test instrument (PDTI), providing ship operators with a simple method of detecting cylinder pressure leaks before they lead to higher fuel consumption, expensive…

27th July 2026

CMT launches cylinder leak tester

27th July 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The latest half-year report from LR’s Fuel Oil Bunker Analysis and Advisory Service (FOBAS) Fuel Insight series highlights continuing fuel quality challenges affecting vessel operations worldwide, despite growing adoption of biofuel blends.

27th July 2026

FOBAS report highlights fuel challenges

27th July 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

With IMO mid-term measures about to reshape the regulatory landscape, shipowners are facing a high-stakes question: Which fuel pathway makes commercial sense and which could leave you exposed?

27th July 2026

PFF: Which fuel pathway makes commercial sense?

27th July 2026