
Advent Technologies Holdings’ fuel cell unit for the maritime sector – developed within the frame of the RiverCell Consortium – has passed safety testing, as well as a safety assessment completed by classification society DNV.

The Oil and Gas Authority is supporting the launch of a new climate compatibility checkpoint for the oil and gas industry.

Petronas and Posco have joined forces to collaborate on evaluating and exploring CCS potential in Malaysia.

Japanese shipping firm Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and its compatriot maritime technology company JRCS are planning to jointly research the use of AI-based object recognition technology to support watchkeeping aboard vessels.

The first large cruise ship built in China has been floated out at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) shipyard, part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC).

Logistic facilitator Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports) has signed four strategic agreements and a Head of Terms Agreement (HoT) with Jordan’s Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) for the development of a new cruise terminal in Aqaba.

The Port of Long Beach has partnered up with the US technology consulting firm UNCOMN to launch a free-to-stakeholders cargo visibility service software.

Lundin Energy has increased its interest in the next Barents Sea production hub while Equinor has agreed to continue the operatorship.

French tidal energy company Sabella has announced plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign to finance its tidal power research and project activities.

British oil and gas company BP and Danish tanker shipping firm Maersk Tankers, with support from the Danish Maritime Authority, have completed trials using biofuel-blended marine fuel in product tankers.

Swiss marine engine technology developer WinGD has opened a new test centre in Shanghai, China, as the company continues to invest in its R&D infrastructure.

Ammonia-powered shipping JV has been awarded NOK 13.75 million in funding to build ammonia-powered vessels.

Greek ship management company Minerva Gas and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping signed a mission partnership agreement as a formal recognition of their joint commitment for the decarbonization of the global maritime industry.

Scottish tidal energy company Nova Innovation has secured €2.5 million to build an upscaled tidal energy turbine, expected to further slash the cost of tidal power.