The European Hydrogen Bank’s second auction for the production of renewable hydrogen has attracted 61 bids from projects in 11 countries, with eight of the bids submitted by hydrogen producers with off-takers in the maritime sector.
Singapore-based shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) has named its fourth 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel containership built by Jiangnan Shipyard in China.
AET, a petroleum arm of Malaysia’s shipowner MISC, has joined forces with modular marine batteries developer and maker Fleetzero to develop “the world’s longest-range” plug-in hybrid-electric vessel.
MOL said this marked the first time a ship had supplied green hydrogen, produced while the vessel was underway, for use on shore.
Norwegian shipbuilder VARD has cut the first steel for the first hybrid power ocean energy construction vessel (OECV) it is building for compatriot shipping group Island Offshore. The steel cutting that marks the official start of construction for the first newbuild OECV, named Island Evolution, too
French shipping and logistics major CMA CGM has decided to invest $20 billion over the next four years to strengthen the U.S. maritime transport and logistics, boosting the maritime economy and fostering shipbuilding capabilities.
REGENT Craft has revealed the first full-scale seaglider prototype and completed the first on-water tests, kicking off sea trials that are expected to culminate in the first human seaglider flight in mid-2025.
Norwegian companies North Ammonia and Höegh Evi have signed an agreement to explore a clean ammonia supply chain from Norway to Europe.
The maritime industry has witnessed the resurgence of engine retrofits to LNG marine fuel in 2024 as shipowners’ short-term solution for immediate carbon reductions amid strengthening regulatory requirements, Lloyd’s Register (LR) found in its latest Engine Retrofit Report.
Singapore-registered conventional bunker ships will be allowed to carry and deliver biofuel blends up to B30 without separate approval, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) revealed.
Belgian shipowner CMB.TECH has entered into an agreement to acquire around 41% shares in dry bulk shipping company Golden Ocean Group (GOGL) as part of its diversification strategy.
German shipping company John T. Essberger has executed an option for two additional 13,000 dwt chemical tankers with 1A ice class and stainless steel tanks at the Rainbow shipyard in Nantong, China.
Türkiye’s BOTAŞ Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (BOTAS) has taken delivery of two LNG dual-fuel tugboats from compatriot Uzmar Shipyard.
CMA CGM is further expanding its LNG-fueled fleet with a new order worth nearly $2.6 billion for twelve dual-fuel LNG containerships to be built in China.
