The Motorship

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

VDR advisor will lead exploration of challenging issues… and possible solutions 

26th August 2026

Phillip Simmank will bring expertise to moderator role

26th August 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

One of the leading proponents of the nuclear option as a long-term, zero-emission shipping solution, Derek Munro will be setting out his case at December’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference. 

19th August 2026

Derek Munro to make the NOxFree nuclear case

19th August 2026

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

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

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The Propulsion & Future Fuels 2026 Conference programme will this year explore the latest developments across alternative fuels and propulsion systems.

20th July 2026

PFF: Alternative fuel opportunities in focus

20th July 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

At the heart of this work is Dr Markus Münz, managing director of VDMA Large Engines - CIMAC Germany, the co-chairman of PFF this year, taking place in Hamburg from 8 to…

29th June 2026

PFF: Driving practical decarbonisation in maritime

29th June 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

GT Wings is working to build a clearer, more reliable understanding of the fuel savings achieved through wind-assisted propulsion in real-world operations.

22nd June 2026

PFF: Real-world performance from wind-assisted propulsion

22nd June 2026

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Lars Robert Pedersen is a long-standing pillar of the conference, having led proceedings for more than a decade. A recognised authority on maritime technology and regulation, with a particular focus on environmental…

1st April 2026

Meet the 2026 chairs for Propulsion and Future Fuels

1st April 2026

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

The maritime industry has long been a beacon of innovation, and the Motorship Award shines a spotlight on individuals and teams pushing boundaries in sustainable, efficient, and groundbreaking technology.

25th November 2024

This year’s winner of the Motorship Award

25th November 2024

50 YEARS AGO

50 YEARS AGO

The April 1970 issue of The Motor Ship marked 50 years since the magazine’s inception, and our predecessors began by noting that “it is difficult in any review of progress to isolate…

27th March 2024

The Motor Ship’s first 50 years

27th March 2024