Future Fuels

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

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

The Motorship talks to Rene Laursen, ABS director – fuels & technology, global sustainability about the safety and operational requirements for bunkering and safe handling of ammonia as it emerges as a…

16th May 2025

ABS on the challenges of bunkering ammonia

16th May 2025

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

Stricter international environmental regulations are pushing shipowners to explore new fuel options, making technology more demanding and complex. The global shipping fleet has grown since 2008, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions…

13th May 2025

Is ammonia the first truly green ship fuel?

13th May 2025

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

As the maritime industry intensifies efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to sustainable fuels, ammonia has emerged as a key player in the future fuel mix. MAN Energy Solutions is one…

13th May 2025

MAN ES’ ammonia-powered two-stroke engine

13th May 2025

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

Ammonia is a prime ‘future fuel’ candidate as the shipping industry strives to reduce its environmental impact, representing a potential low-carbon option with promising characteristics. Its high energy density and low viscosity…

12th May 2025

The WinGD X-DF-A dual-fuel engine

12th May 2025

REGULATION

REGULATION

Jason Stefanatos (pictured), global decarbonisation director at DNV, shares insights into the evolving regulatory and technical landscape surrounding ammonia’s potential as a marine fuel.

6th May 2025

DNV charting ammonia’s course through regulatory waters

6th May 2025

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

We spoke to MAN Cryo, the specialist subsidiary of MAN Energy Solutions, that focuses on cryogenic technology for marine applications, helping the German engineering powerhouse deliver complete, future-ready marine propulsion and fuel…

6th May 2025

Future-ready and retrofit-capable: MAN Cryo on ammonia fuel supply

6th May 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

MAN Energy Solutions is looking forward to CIMAC and views it as a key forum for technical interchange, all the more so since being granted consultative status with the International Maritime Organization…

24th April 2025

Pioneering the path to Net-Zero: MAN Energy Solutions to highlight multi-fuel strategy at CIMAC

24th April 2025

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

Australian mining company Fortescue has entered into a charter agreement with CMB.TECH in a move hailed as a major milestone in the maritime energy transition.

15th April 2025

Fortescue and CMB.TECH ink deal for dual-fuel ammonia-powered ore carrier

15th April 2025

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

The maritime industry is undergoing a period of unprecedented transformation, driven by the need for greater fuel efficiency and reduced emissions due to regulatory pressure. Kongsberg Maritime, an expert in ship design,…

27th March 2025

Adapting ship design for the new normal: Kongsberg Marine

27th March 2025

OPINION

OPINION

Coming from Switzerland, the International Year of Glacier Preservation and World Water Day’s glacier theme strike a chord with me. I have witnessed the alarming retreat of Swiss glaciers firsthand—a 65% ice…

25th March 2025

A new dimension of partnership is needed to overcome the glacial pace of decarbonisation

25th March 2025

NEWS

NEWS

KVNR, Net Zero Marine Ltd and Flying Fish are heading to the Get Set for Workboat 2050 1-day conference in Rotterdam, taking place 27 March. Discover what these alternative fuel experts have…

4th March 2025

Explore future fuels & port infrastructure requirements

4th March 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

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

As orders for ‘ammonia-ready’ ships accumulate, ClassNK’s work to overcome its crew safety challenge will be key role in realising the fuel’s potential as a contributor to maritime decarbonisation.

18th February 2025

A safe route to the ammonia alternative

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

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

WinGD’s integrated Selective Catalytic Reduction (iSCR) system, the only on-engine NOx reduction solution for marine two-stroke engines, is set for its first commercial deployment following type approval.

4th February 2025

WinGD’s NOx abatement solution to enter commercial service

4th February 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

J-POWER has completed the successful installation of a Norsepower Rotor Sail on board a bulk carrier operated by IINO LINES.

29th January 2025

J-POWER completes first bulk carrier Rotor Sail retrofit

29th January 2025

OPINION

OPINION

As the new year dawns, a familiar debate has resurfaced, fueled by headlines in outlets like the BBC and The Times. At the heart of the controversy is the MV Glen Sannox, a new…

6th January 2025

Is the race to net zero a zero-sum game?

6th January 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

As older, less efficient vessels are increasingly subject to environmental regulations, the need for greener ships is rising. Shipowners face a binary choice: invest in retrofitting existing ships to enhance their carbon…

23rd December 2024

Retrofit or replace? Calculating the value of green investments

23rd December 2024

NEWS

NEWS

The maritime industry demands ship designs that can adapt to stringent regulations, new fuel technologies, and sustainability goals. Elomatic, a consultancy in ship design, has developed a structured approach to address these…

4th December 2024

Future-proofing ship design: Elomatic’s approach

4th December 2024