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DNV grants GASA to MOL's LCO₂ carrier design

DNV has awarded a General Approval for Ship Application (GASA) certificate to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., (MOL), MISC Berhad (MISC), PETRONAS CCS Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (PCCSV), and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI), for their jointly developed 62,000 cubic metres (cbm) liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier design. This milestone builds upon an Approval in Principle (AiP) awarded by DNV in 2023 and highlights the growing role of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Asia&rsqu...

ClassNK tech trends for marine environment 2025

ClassNK has released 'ClassNK Technical Journal No.11 2025 (Ⅰ)'. This issue features the title 'Latest Technological Trends for Protection of the Marine Environment', providing the particularly well-received presentations on 'Underwater Noise from Ships' and 'Safe Decarbonisation’ from 'ClassNK R&D Forum 2025', which was attended by more than 200 participants. 'ClassNK Technical Journal', has been published to contribute to the advancement of technology and society through the outcome...

Enviroshift brings RAD innovation to India's marine market

RAD Propulsion, a globally renowned innovator in electric marine propulsion systems, announced the expansion of its international dealer network with new strategic partnerships in the Netherlands, India and Japan.  This move is a testament of RAD’s commitment to accelerate the global shift towards smart, clean, and efficient boating. Traditional combustion engine Energyboats will serve as RAD's official dealer in the Netherlands, focusing precisely on Benelux region Energyboats wi...

Getting the Market: Now in Singapore to boost maritime growth

As maritime companies digitise, decarbonise, and expand across continents, standing out in the market has never been more challenging. Customers expect clarity. Talent is scarce. And lead generation takes more than a good product. It requires creativity, consistency, and the right message at the right time. To meet that demand, maritime marketing agency Getting the Market has opened an office in Singapore to support clients across Asia. Latest BIMCO/ICS report These combined forces are makin...

Alfa Laval Marine Division leadership change

Alfa Laval announces that Martijn Bergink has been appointed President of the Marine Division, effective 1 September 2025. This is in addition to his current roles as President of Business Unit Pumping Systems in the Marine Division and Managing Director of Framo, an Alfa Laval-owned company. Martijn Bergink joined Alfa Laval in 1998 and, since then, he has held multiple senior leadership positions within the company, mostly in the Marine Division. Enhancing energy efficiency Martijn will co...

ABS Wavesight aids Navios with compliance platform

ABS Wavesight, the ABS-affiliated software-as-a-service (SaaS) company, has been chosen by Navios Maritime Partners L.P. to provide a single integrated platform to support compliance with the FuelEU Maritime Regulation and EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) requirements. As of January 1, 2025, companies with ships calling on EU ports must collect and report key fuel-related data in preparation for EU submission deadlines. The ABS Wavesight platform offers a seamless experience that automate...

WFW advises on MPCC's strategic fleet expansion & vessel sales insights

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) advised shipping company - MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) on two transactions, as part of the implementation of its fleet strategy. The first transaction was the order of four new 4,500 TEU container vessels from Chinese shipyard Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for a total investment of US$228 million. The ships are scheduled for completion and delivery to MPCC in the second half of 2027. Decarbonisation of maritime transport MPC has already signed three-year...

Maritime Conference 2025: Navigating tanker challenges

The 10th annual Maritime Standard Tanker Conference 2025 will be held on Thursday, 30th October at the iconic Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai. Aimed at key decision makers and opinion formers within the tanker shipping business, the event takes place at an uncertain time for the industry, given economic volatility and a host of geopolitical issues. Tough environmental regulations There is also growing pressure to comply with tough environmental regulations There is also growing pressure to comply...

Anemoi's fuel-saving rotor sails methodology

Anemoi Marine Technologies, a pioneer in wind-assisted propulsion technology, has developed an in-service performance verification process that reduces cost and complexity for operators while improving accuracy compared to existing practices. The new methodology aims to enable greater uptake of the climate-neutral, energy-saving advantages of wind-assisted propulsion. Wind-assisted propulsion system The data is used to calibrate predictions on forces generated by the rotor sail system The p...

ClassNK Fleet Cost Simulation: Decarbonise with ease

ClassNK launches a new service, ‘ClassNK Fleet Cost Simulation’, as part of its ‘ClassNK Transition Support Services’, which aims to facilitate the maritime industry’s transition to decarbonised fuels. This new service estimates the cost impact of GHG emission reduction regulations, including IMO's mid-term measures, EU-ETS, and FuelEU Maritime on behalf of clients. This service provides the ‘ClassNK Fleet Cost Calculator’, a calculation tool that simu...

ABS Partners with FLOWRA for floating offshore wind

ABS and the Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) of Japan signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and explore new technologies to support the floating offshore wind industry. “For over 160 years, ABS has been leading the charge for safety excellence in the marine and offshore industries. Joining FLOWRA represents a great opportunity for us to work closely with industry leaders who are shaping what safety means for floating offshore wind develop...

Certas Energy fuels Tall Ships Race in Aberdeen

Pioneering independent fuel distributor in the UK, Certas Energy, has been named the official fuel supplier for the Tall Ships Races event in Aberdeen, Scotland, which is set to take place later this week. The company will offer both MGO (Marine Gas Oil) and HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) to refuel the more than 50 ships arriving in port.  Ships arrive in Aberdeen Refuelling is expected to happen as the ships arrive in Aberdeen prior to the four-day event starting, this will be support...

ClassNK FAQs on FuelEU Maritime for shipping sector

ClassNK has released ‘FAQs on the FuelEU Maritime (4th Edition)’. It can serve as a helpful guide for stakeholders in the shipping sector when considering measures to comply with environmental regulations. FuelEU Maritime, an EU regulation aimed at promoting the decarbonisation of fuels used on board ships, has entered into force and applies to all ships above 5,000 gross tonnage calling at EU ports from January 1, 2025. Latest clarifications from EMSA’s webinar In this &lsq...

Anemoi's performance verification of WAPS systems

Anemoi Marine Technologies, a pioneer in wind-assisted propulsion technology, has developed an in-service performance verification process that reduces cost and complexity for operators while improving accuracy compared to existing practices. The new methodology aims to enable greater uptake of the climate-neutral, energy-saving advantages of wind-assisted propulsion. Rotor sail system The data is used to calibrate predictions on forces generated by the rotor sail system The process, validat...

WinGD ammonia engine powers EXMAR LPG carrier

Swiss marine power company WinGD has become the first engine designer to bring an ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine to market following the delivery and installation of its X52DF-A engine on a 46,000m3 LPG/ammonia carrier being built for EXMAR. The vessel will be the first ammonia-fuelled gas carrier in service, and the engine among the first of WinGD’s ammonia-fuelled X-DF-A design to enter commercial operation. WinGD’s laboratory test engine The results from WinGD’s...

ZEPA leads electrification in container ports

As ZEPA continues to create awareness and adoption of decarbonisation solutions across the global container port industry, the alliance is pleased to welcome new leading port industry members, including Ampcontrol, Kalmar and PSA Antwerp. The group now has 14 members with the expectation that additional members will join in the coming months. Adoption of BE-CHE ZEPA has already identified significant demand within the industry for BE-CHE and encouraged the take-up Together, this extended all...

Port Of Tilbury launches major EV charging hub

Fleete, a pioneering provider of fleet charging solutions, has officially broken ground on its flagship commercial vehicle EV charging hub at the Port of Tilbury, Essex, marking a major step forward in the drive to decarbonise the UK’s logistics and freight sector at scale. Stakeholders and industry pioneers, including the Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr Sue Shinnick, gathered on site to witness the ceremonial first dig and plaque unveiling, recognising the public-private partnership behind what...

2025 Xinhua-Baltic ISCDI report: Top global shipping centres

Baltic Exchange, in collaboration with Xinhua News Agency, proudly announces the release of the 2025 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI) Report. This annual report, now in its 12th year, ranks the world’s pioneering shipping centres based on a comprehensive evaluation of port factors, professional business services, and the general environment. For the 12th consecutive year, Singapore has been recognised as the world’s pioneering shipping...

Yanmar's GH240FC wins Red Dot Design Award 2025

Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., is pleased to announce that its group company, Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., has been awarded in the Product Design category of the Red Dot Design Award 2025 for its maritime hydrogen fuel cell system, the GH240FC. The Red Dot Design Award, established in 1955 by Germany’s Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen, is one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions. The GH240FC The GH240FC features a streamlined form with minimal external protrusio...

eCap Marine's hydrogen solutions for Samskip vessels

eCap Marine secured two contracts to supply hydrogen-based propulsion systems for zero-emission vessels. The Hamburg-based engineering specialist will deliver hydrogen power solutions for bulk carriers for Møre Sjø and short-sea container vessels for Samskip. Onshore power supply This year’s Nor-Shipping maritime trade fair, held in Oslo, proved to be a huge success for eCap Marine, a pioneering provider of engineering and integration services for emission-free power gene...

Hanwha Ocean's WindHive turbine gets ABS approval

ABS issued approval in principle (AIP) to Hanwha Ocean for its new design of a semisubmersible-type floating offshore wind turbine. The design, named WindHive 15-H3, supports 15-megawatt (MW) turbines on three hexagonal columns. ABS completed design reviews based on class and industry requirements. “Floating offshore wind power is set to play a critical role in the world’s future energy landscape, and we are proud to collaborate with industry leaders like Hanwha Ocean on innovative...

Anemoi boosts rotor sail production in China

Anemoi Marine Technologies, a pioneer in wind propulsion solutions, is proud to announce the official opening of its new Rotor Sail production facility in China.  This landmark development significantly enhances Anemoi’s manufacturing capabilities and underscores its commitment to accelerating the maritime industry’s transition to zero emissions. Access to port infrastructure Rotor Sails can be transported efficiently and installed directly at nearby major shipyards Strategi...

DP3 vessel - Nexans Electra begins outfitting at Ulstein Verft

The hull of the state-of-the-art DP3 cable-laying vessel - Nexans Electra arrived at Ulstein Verft on 5 July 2025. This marks the commencement of the outfitting and completion phase of the vessel. Upon completion in 2026, she will feature a split turntable on deck capable of holding up to 10,000 tonnes of cable, an under-deck turntable with a 3,500-tonne cable capacity, and a fibre optic tank with a 450-tonne capacity. Ulstein Verft and Nexans Ulstein Verft will also install the main par...

Svanehøj NCM pump: Revolutionising marine efficiency

With a new compact and versatile ship engine room pump design, Svanehøj aims to optimise onboard liquid handling. Because of its lower weight, fewer components, and just a single wear part, the new NCM pump will enhance efficiency, simplify system integration, and reduce operational complexity. For decades, Svanehøj has designed and manufactured a broad portfolio of engine room pumps for the marine, naval, and offshore sectors, continuing the legacy of the Hamworthy Pumps brand. N...

Wattlab powers HGK's Blue Marlin vessel

Dutch maritime solar innovator - Wattlab has delivered a solar energy system for HGK Shipping’s inland shipping cargo vessel - Blue Marlin.  Representing a major technical milestone and step forward for sustainable inland shipping, the vessel’s 192 solar panels will provide power to both the onboard and propulsion systems, making the Blue Marlin the first inland shipping vessel in the world capable of hybrid sailing with solar power. Broad maritime experience HGK Shipping is...

Floating nuclear power: ABS consortium in Greece

In a step toward advancing the development of floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs), ABS, CORE POWER and Athlos Energy have formed a consortium to evaluate the potential of positioning the platforms to meet the energy demands of islands, ports and coastal communities in the Mediterranean Sea. The group will research how FNPPs can potentially unlock a range of applications, including the establishment of grid-scale electricity to remote locations, the delivery of emission-free energy to ports, a...

Europort 2025: Maritime innovation and collaboration

As geopolitical tensions reshape global trade routes and maritime operations, Europort 2025 offers a pivotal platform for the international maritime community to come together, share ideas and navigate a rapidly evolving industry. Taking place at Rotterdam Ahoy, the 42nd edition of Europort will spotlight four core themes driving the future of shipping: Energy Transition, Digitalisation, Ship Finance, and Human Capital. The event will feature an inspiring and diverse programme designe...

Maritime 4.0 conference: Digitalisation and sustainability

The Nautical Institute (Singapore) is proud to announce its annual conference, returning on 17 July 2025 at Furama City Centre, Singapore, under the timely theme “Maritime 4.0 – Embracing Digitalisation, Sustainability & Wellbeing.” With the maritime industry accelerating its digital transformation while navigating the challenges of climate action and crew welfare, this year’s conference will provide an essential platform for collaboration between mari...

TMS TACCC 2025: Decarbonised mobility innovations

The Maritime Standard has confirmed the second session of the Transportation & Climate Change Conference (TMS TACCC 2025), scheduled for Thursday, 25th September 2025 at Saadiyat Rotana Resort, Abu Dhabi. Under the main theme “Accelerating Sustainable Transportation: Innovation, Policy & Climate Action,” the conference’s Session 2, titled “Innovations & Technology for Decarbonised Mobility,” will focus on the groundbreaking innovations and enablin...

DNV data shows growth in LNG vessel orders 2025

The ordering of alternative-fuelled vessels is continuing to grow in 2025, despite a slowdown in the overall newbuild market. According to data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform, new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels reached 19.8 million gross tonnes (GT) in the first six months of 2025, exceeding the 2024 figure by 78%. This marks a significant shift in capital allocation, as shipowners increasingly prioritise future-ready assets in response to regulatory pressure...

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