India charts green shipping path: MEPC 83 outcomes discussed at IMEI-DG tech seminar

The Institute of Marine Engineers (India), Mumbai Branch, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Shipping, hosted a high-impact seminar on 14 May 2025 at the IRS Auditorium, Powai, to deliberate on the key decisions taken at the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The

IME(I) Mumbai pioneers holistic development for future mariners with emotional resilience workshop

Rcognizing that the demanding and often isolating environment of a career at sea requires more than just technical proficiency, the Mumbai Branch of the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) (IME(I) Mumbai) recently spearheaded a transformative workshop for cadets at the Indian Maritime University (IMU) Mumbai. The thoughtfully curated session, titled “Packing for the Sea Within,”

HD Hyundai XiteSolution has begun producing medium- and large-sized electric forklifts domestically

HD Hyundai XiteSolution, under the leadership of CEOs Cho Young-cheul and Lee Dong-wook, has announced the global launch of Korea’s first domestically developed medium- and heavy-duty electric forklifts. Set to debut this June, the new lineup marks a significant milestone in the electrification of industrial equipment and includes eight models with load capacities ranging from

First hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics deployed in Chhattisgar

The country’s first hydrogen fuel cell truck to promote cleaner transportation for mining logistics has been deployed at the Chhattisgarh government’s coal block by Adani Enterprises. Each truck, equipped with smart technology and three hydrogen tanks, can carry up to 40 tons of cargo over a 200-kilometer range. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai flagged off

MacGregor to deliver electric cargo cranes for Vertom’s multipurpose vessels built in India

MacGregor has secured an order from the Vertom group, a Netherlands-based shipowner and maritime service provider, to deliver fully electric cargo cranes for four multipurpose vessels. This order represents MacGregor’s first electric crane delivery for vessels, which will be built in India, marking a significant milestone in expanding sustainable solutions to emerging markets. The vessels

Damen and Alfa Laval strengthen partnership to improve maritime energy efficiency

Damen Shiprepair, part of the Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group, and Alfa Laval Benelux, a division of Swedish marine technology provider Alfa Laval, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand their cooperation in the field of maritime energy efficiency. The partnership aims to incorporate sustainability improvements more systematically into ship maintenance and refit projects.

World’s first large-scale E-methanol plant launched in Aabenraa

The Kassø e-methanol facility, the world’s first commercial-scale plant dedicated to the production of e-methanol, has officially commenced operations in southern Denmark. Developed by European Energy in partnership with Mitsui & Co., Ltd.., the facility is now delivering e-methanol to major industrial customers, including A.P. Moller – Maersk, the LEGO Group, and Novo Nordisk.The facility

ClassNK releases guidelines for safety operation for ammonia-fuelled vessels

ClassNK – Nippon Kaiji Kyokai has released the “Guidelines for Safety Operation for Ammonia-Fueled Vessels” for considering the introduction of ammonia-fuelled vessels to ensure safe operation on board ammonia-fuelled vessels. By following these guidelines, safe and secure operation can be achieved for those involved in the operation of ammonia-fuelled vessels. The Guidelines give top priority

India to supply 4.12 lakh tonne green hydrogen derivatives to Japan, Singapore

India will supply a total of 4.12 lakh tonne of green hydrogen derivatives to Japan and Singapore, said Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi. The minister also launched Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI), aimed at establishing a framework to certify green hydrogen production and ensure transparency, traceability, and market credibility. The

Green hydrogen gets official stamp as India notifies certification scheme

Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on April 29 launched a scheme to measure, monitor, report, verify on-site, and certify green hydrogen. To boost India’s green hydrogen exports and encourage energy-intensive sectors to adopt the emerging fuel, the Centre has introduced a certification scheme under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and notified