IMO’s Net-Zero Framework mandates a new fuel standard for ships and a global pricing mechanism for emissions.
Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has commissioned South Korean shipbuilding heavyweight Hanwha Ocean to construct a septet of 16,000 TEU dual-fuel boxships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). As disclosed, the shipbuilding contract was signed on September 16. It
Wah Kwong NatPower Holdings Limited (WK NatPower), a new joint venture between Hong Kong-based shipowner Wah Kwong and the UK-based clean energy enabler NatPower Marine, and Shandong Port Group (SPG), a Chinese state-owned port company, have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) to de
Classification society Korean Register (KR) has granted approval in principle (AIP) for Hi-CLEARS, a safety solution for ammonia-fueled ships, developed by the affiliates of South Korean conglomerate HD Hyundai – HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (
The construction of the first of four offshore energy support vessels (OESVs) that Norwegian offshore services provider Sea1 Offshore ordered from China has officially begun. Sea1 Offshore placed the order for the first two OESVs with Chinese shipyard Cosco Shipping in November 2024, with the contra
French automobile manufacturer Renault Group has signed up to participate in United European Car Carriers’ (UECC) Sail for Change fuel-switching program, making it the fifth automotive manufacturer to join the pioneering initiative that has seen major reductions in emissions through bunkering of liq
Finland-based maritime transport company Langh Ship has taken delivery of the third and final unit in a series of eco-friendly container feeder ships built by the PaxOcean shipyard in Zhoushan, China. According to both of the companies, a naming ceremony for the vessel was held on September 12, wher
UK-based classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has formed a strategic partnership with H2C, the global attribute market platform for low-carbon fuels, to speed up maritime fuel switching.
The Panama Canal is all set to implement a new category within its transit reservation system, the NetZero Slot, designed to propel maritime decarbonization and support the canal’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Turkish shipbuilder Sanmar has launched “the world’s first” large purpose-built dual-fuel methanol escort tug constructed for KOTUG Canada, a partnership between KOTUG International and Canada’s Horizon Maritime.
DNV has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo for an ammonia dual-fuel medium gas carrier (MGC) design featuring a forward (FWD) accommodation layout.
Panama is moving full steam ahead with the development of a national plan to decarbonize its maritime sector, the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) said.
The project for next-generation methanol-powered vessels, currently under the project name Green Handy, is progressing as scheduled behind the scenes, Finland-based shipowner ESL Shipping revealed.
Hawnha Power Systems has received approval in principle (AiP) from ABS for the ammonia fuel gas turbine conversion design aimed at 174,000 cbm LNG carriers.
