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A new report, released now, has found that adopting methanol as the primary fuel for voyages between the Port of Tyne, Newcastle and Port of IJmuiden, Amsterdam could avoid up to £420 million in future regulatory costs and deliver an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Green shipping corridors are specific routes where vessels use low-emission propulsion. The study, led by Ricardo, an environmental, energy and engineering consultancy and world pioneers in maritime decarbonisa...

BYD Energy Storage, a pioneer in the energy storage sector, and Corvus Energy AS (Corvus), the market pioneer in marine energy storage systems (ESS), have now announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing next-generation battery solutions for the maritime sector. The MoU strengthens the cooperative relationship between the two companies by combining BYD Energy Storage’s scale and technological leadership in LFP batte...

The World Shipping Council (WSC) joined political leaders and transport industry representatives at the United Nations launch of the Decade of Sustainable Transport, highlighting the essential role of ocean shipping in cutting emissions across global supply chains. Much of the public debate on sustainable transport focuses on what people see every day, from urban mobility to electric vehicles. Shipping happens mostly out of sight and is often described as a “hard-to-abate&...

ABS Chairman and Chief Executive, Christopher J. Wiernicki was named International Personality of the Year at the Lloyds List Greek Shipping Awards, the second time he has received the honour. The accolade followed ABS being named Number One Classification Society by Gross Tonnage in the annual Lloyds List ranking of the Top 10 Class Organisations. ABS’ flagship global locations Wiernicki, who this week was also placed 72 in the Lloyds List ranking of the Top 100 People in Shipping, sai...

Ahti Pool, the pioneering FuelEU Maritime compliance pooling solution, now announces a strategic partnership with ScanOcean to deliver a dedicated FuelEU Maritime pooling service (“pool-in-pool”) to ScanOcean’s customers, enabling shipowners to use their own biofuel consumption to meet FuelEU compliance obligations while still accessing the wider Ahti Pool for additional flexibility. Designed for FuelEU Maritime, Ahti Pool manages fleets from pioneering owners and operators -...

bound4blue, a pioneer in wind propulsion systems, has closed a US$44 million funding round backed by pioneering maritime corporates, ship owning families, climate-focused investors and government capital.  The round was led by OCTAVE Capital, an investment platform affiliated with major shipowner: IMC, and Katapult Ocean. The round brings together new investors, including Motion Ventures, Odfjell family office and ReOcean Fund - led by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and Mon...

The safety and efficiency of offshore oil & gas operations have always depended on the weather – but now operators are navigating far more volatile conditions, in deeper waters and harsher environments than ever before. In this new operating reality, data-driven weather intelligence is becoming a powerful enabler, helping companies stay ahead of fast-changing conditions and make confident decisions as operational windows tighten, says StormGeo. “Offshore operators are...

The Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) has signed an agreement with Al Abdulghani Motors, appointing the company as the “Platinum Sponsor” of the ninth edition of the event, scheduled to take place from 19–22 January 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre. The four-day event will be held under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, The Amir of the State of Qatar, Head of...

ZeroUSV has announced the start of construction at Manor Marine, Portland of the Oceanus17, a new class of large, ultra-long distance, high payload USV’s, delivering on the core ambitions of the National Shipbuilding Office: to position the UK as a hub for rapid innovation and high-tech manufacturing.
 Compressing traditional defence acquisition timelines, where typical “flash to bang” from design to prototype can often take years, Oceanus17 breaks that cycle by utilising...

Technology group - Wärtsilä strengthens its supply chain through a strategic partnership with Siempelkamp Giesserei, a key supplier of large cast components for Wärtsilä engines.  The partnership ensures that Wärtsilä has reliable access to high-quality large cast components in a growing market, mitigating supply chain constraints and supporting the company’s continued growth. As a result, Wärtsilä can support the growing demand for sustainable...

SMT Shipping, a pioneering global bulk cargo operator, has implemented Spinergie's Smart Fleet Management (SFM) system to reduce crew workload and improve onboard data accuracy. Approximately 30 SMT Shipping vessels use Spinergie reporting across the company’s global operations. The system frees crew members from repetitive, time-consuming reporting tasks while ensuring SMT Shipping remains fully compliant with evolving regulatory requirements. Digital reporting tools Spinergie has desi...

A single technical error by an uninsured subcontractor has resulted in a US$70,000 settlement and prompted the International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) to warn ship surveyors of the financial exposure they face when relying on third-party data without contractual protection. The dispute arose after a marine surveyor was appointed by a prospective buyer to confirm that a commercial fishing vessel met the requirements of the relevant maritime safety authority. As part of the survey, the...

ClassNK has issued a General Design Approval (GDA) for the Low-pressure LCO2 Cargo Tank developed by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. This approval verifies the tank’s compliance with relevant rules at the detailed design level. GDA for a liquefied CO₂ cargo tank made of KF460 steel and applying technology that omits PWHT marks the world’s first case. This GDA includes a tank safety assessment process based on a fracture mechanics technique called Engineering Critical Assessme...

Major carrier - CMA CGM has announced its INDAMEX service will transit Suez Canal on fronthaul and backhaul voyages between India/Pakistan and US East Coast in a notable step towards a large-scale return of container ships to the Red Sea region. The first vessel to complete a full service loop via Suez Canal will be CMA CGM VERDI, sailing from Karachi to New York on 15 January. eeSea by Xeneta data shows voyages via Suez Canal rather than Cape of Good Hope reduces full loop transit time on this...

World Fuel Services, a World Kinect company, announces that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has carried out one of the first commercial biofuel bunkerings for a cruise vessel in Greece, with Norwegian Viva receiving a waste-based marine fuel blend in Piraeus. Coordinated by World Fuel, in collaboration with Greek supplier EKO, the delivery highlights how international cooperation is enabling the cruise sector to reduce emissions now. The pioneering bunkering operation represents an extension of...

Kongsberg Maritime has signed a major contract with Sea1 Offshore to deliver Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) for the company’s four new offshore construction vessels. Each vessel will be equipped with two advanced LARS units, supporting subsea construction and ROV operations. The scope of supply per vessel includes two telescopic A-frames, fully electrical umbilical winches, energy-efficient hydraulic power units, and a dedicated control system. Each system offers a safe working load o...

Alfa Laval unveils the PureBallast 3 Ultra reactor for ballast water management for the first time at Marintec 2025 in China. The system is already in production, with initial deliveries well underway from the company’s factory in China and has gained strong interest from the market. This growing demand, together with the recent milestone of surpassing 10,000 PureBallast systems ordered globally, underscores Alfa Laval’s enduring commitment and leadership in ballast water management...

DNV has granted a Type Approval Design Certificate (TADC) to CSSC Shanghai Marine Energy Saving Technology Co., Ltd. (CMES-Tech) for its new 5m × 35m Tilting Type Wind Assisted Rotor System. This is the first domestically developed rotor sail system in China to achieve this recognition under DNV’s WAPS rules (ST-0511). With this certification, the system is confirmed ready for installation on DNV-classed commercial vessels and marks a major milestone for China’s green-shipping...

Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd. has appointed Centralog Albania Sh.P.K. as its official agency in Albania, marking a significant step in strengthening its presence in the Adriatic and supporting growing demand across the Balkans region. Centralog Albania Sh.P.K. is a newly established joint-venture company formed specifically to represent ONE in Albania. The venture brings together the strengths of Centralog, ONE’s existing and trusted agent in Koper, Slovenia with deep fami...

ABS has granted approval in principle (AIP) to Seagate Space for their unmanned semi-submersible launch platform – the first offshore asset to receive AIP under the newly published ABS Requirements for Offshore Spaceports. “Safety and precision are critical to the success of offshore space launch operations. This AIP reflects both ABS’ and Seagate Space’s commitment to advancing innovative technologies that enable reliable and efficient launch operations in a fast-e...

Zinus takes home this year’s top award for its important role in pushing maritime electrification forward. The jury highlights the company’s fast-growing global reach, and the clear results it delivers in cutting emissions through smarter port solutions. From its base on Norway’s west coast, Zinus has redefined how vessels connect to clean power. By automating shore power and charging systems, the company has made electric port operations simpler, safer, and significantly...

ABS issued approval in principle (AIP) to Hanwha Ocean Co. Ltd. for remote control functions for floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units. ABS completed design reviews based on the ABS Requirements for Autonomous and Remote-Control Functions. Offshore Technology Collaboration Agreement (OTCA) The project is part of the Offshore Technology Collaboration Agreement (OTCA) between ABS and Hanwha Ocean, which enables the companies to collaborate on a series of cutting-edge projects...

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for Spray form insulation system of IMO Type B tank for LNG and Ammonia Fuel developed by Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. and Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. The certification demonstrates its feasibility from regulatory and safety perspectives. As the maritime industry faces the pressing challenge of decarbonisation, the development of alternative-fuel vessels powered by LNG and ammonia is gaining momentum. Traditionally, IMO Type C tanks have been the mainst...

DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to the joint consortium of MSC, Zhoushan Changhong International, and CIMC ORIC for a new 21,700 TEU ammonia-dual-fueled ultra-large container ship design. The AiP is another milestone in the development of next-generation, zero-carbon mainline container shipping. The proposed 21,700 TEU container ship integrates the latest-generation of ammonia dual-fuel main engines alongside oversized C-type ammonia tanks. The hull design, with a new vertical bo...

As the maritime industry prepares to enter 2026, technology group Wärtsilä has identified four important trends that will affect global shipping in 2026.  From the rise of digitalisation and big data to the growing importance of flexible decarbonisation strategies, these trends are set to redefine competitiveness, efficiency, and sustainability for vessel owners and operators worldwide: Lifecycle optimisation: With rapid technological advances and evolving regulation...

Kongsberg Maritime is marking a major milestone: 50 years since the introduction of its first Dynamic Positioning (DP) system, a Norwegian innovation that transformed offshore operations and set new standards for safety and efficiency at sea. The story began in the mid-1970s, when offshore operations in the North Sea faced harsh conditions and dangerous anchoring practices. A breakthrough came in 1977 with the successful live test of the world’s first Norwegian DP system on Stolt-Nielsen&...

As the industry explores multiple decarbonisation pathways, methanol is gaining attention as a practical and scalable alternative fuel for deep-sea shipping. This is supported by over 450 methanol-capable vessels in operation and on order and technical solutions now available for all major ship types. Low-GHG methanol production DNV’s latest white paper, “Methanol fuel in shipping,” highlights that methanol-fuelled engines and technical systems have reached high readiness le...

Ricardo, a pioneer environmental, energy and engineering consultancy, announces that it is partnering with Port of Huelva to identify and promote green shipping corridors, becoming the first Spanish port to announce plans to explore green corridors as a mechanism for decarbonising maritime operations. To support the Port of Huelva, one of Spain’s busiest ports, Ricardo will identify at least 5 green shipping corridors into the port, identify improvements to port operations and infrastruct...

Peel Ports Group has become the first UK port operator to join the Construction Leadership Council’s Co2nstructZero programme. The move marks a major step for the Group as it scales up its efforts to support the construction industry on its decarbonisation journey. Co2nstructZero is the sector’s response to the Government’s 10-point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, which was announced in 2020. Genuinely greener operations The framework brings together leading busines...

IKEA Supply AG has joined DCSA+, the Digital Container Shipping Association’s partnership programme for advancing digital standards across the container shipping industry. As the first shipper to participate, IKEA Supply AG adds the cargo owner perspective to a growing community of carriers, forwarders, terminals, feeders and technology providers working together to improve interoperability and data exchange through shared standards. Global container shipping operations IKEA Supply AG...