
Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipping company Pacific Basin has launched its PB Carbon Neutral Voyage Programme as part of its broader decarbonization strategy.

The US-based shipowner SWITCH Maritime has completed the world’s first hydrogen fuelling of a commercial marine vessel at All American Marine shipyard.

DNV has awarded AiP for the ZeroCoaster ammonia-fuelled cargo ship, confirming an independent assessment that the ship’s design is feasible.

X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common carrier based in Singapore, has placed an order for sixteen dual-fuel 1,170 TEU containerships.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided an $8.5 million loan for an environmentally friendly expansion of the Altintel Port in western Turkey.

Swedish engine manufacturer Volvo Penta has been contracted to provide a hybrid solution for Hurtigruten Svalbard’s new sightseeing vessel, which will begin a pilot test in Svalbard in May 2022.

The US-based Maritime Partners has revealed that the M/V Hydrogen One, the world’s first methanol-fuelled towboat, will join its fleet and become available for charter in 2023.

Ahead of the upcoming World Trade Organisation (WTO) meetings, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has called for maritime transport to be prioritised in multilateral trade negotiations.

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has approved NOK 219 million ($24.18 million) in Norwegian state aid for the purchase of two zero-emission hydrogen vessels being developed under the Topeka Nattruten project.

Eni and the CNR have extended their collaboration to navigate the challenges imposed by the energy transition.

Despite encouraging steps taken to decarbonize the international shipping sector at COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow, governments failed to translate words into actions during climate talks at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) last week.

California’s continued push to rapidly adopt offshore wind signals a glowing opportunity for wave energy technology as a complementary power partner to accelerate the mission to net-zero, according to Swedish company CorPower Ocean.

South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has formed a strategic partnership with its compatriot software company Microsoft Korea to digitalise its shipyards.

Polish ferry company Polskie Promy, part of Polska Żegluga Morska (PŻM), has ordered 3+1 hybrid dual-fuel roll-on/roll-off (RoPax) ferries from compatriot shipbuilder Remontowa Group.