First carbon removal plant in world comes online in Iceland

Carbon removal startup Climeworks. Dubbed Mammoth, the project is now the world’s biggest plant to suck carbon dioxide from the air. The plant is a critical step in the race to remove billions of tons of carbon a year by mid-century, a move that will likely be needed to keep global warming to relatively safe

FIS proposes hydrogen as fuel for fishing vessels

UK-based fisheries technology company Fisheries Innovation and Sustainability (FIS) has released a report on the possibility of utilising hydrogen as fuel for fishing vessels in the UK. Developed in partnership with local naval architecture firm Macduff Ship Design, and with support from Marine Fund Scotland, the research provides detailed vessel specifications, and – by drawing

WinGD bags order for world’s first ammonia dual-fuel tankers

WinGD has secured an order from AET for the world’s first ammonia dual-fuel Aframax tankers, featuring six-cylinder X62DF-A engines. The two vessels, the world’s first ammonia dual-fuel Aframax tankers, ordered by AET, will be built at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd (DSIC) with six-cylinder X62DF‑A engines, the newest addition to WinGD’s clean-fuel engine portfolio. WinGD

ClassNK explores alternative fuel paths

ClassNK has released the “ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight” report, which summarizes the characteristics and latest trends of alternative fuels to support future fuel selection. For reducing GHG emissions from ships, alongside energy efficiency improvements, the adoption of alternative fuels with lower environmental impacts will become essential in the future. However, given the wide range of

Hydrogen fuel of future: Gadkari

Hailing hydrogen as the “fuel of the future”, Union minister Nitin Gadkari asserted that vehicles in the country would run on green fuels in the coming years. Addressing an election rally in support of BJP leader and Union minister Giriraj Singh in Begusarai, Gadkari said, “India imports fossil fuel every year… soon, our farmers will

Classification societies on new fuels pathway

China Classification Society (CCS) has released 87 green-ship-related guidelines and provided classification services for over 30 methanol or ammonia fueled vessels. Korean Register (KR) is currently developing a 4-stroke ammonia-fueled engine with HD KSOE and STX Engine, with a dual focus on engine performance and crew safety. At the research facility, the risks are being

GCMD and NYK Line team up to address concerns of biofuels

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has teamed up with NYK Line to launch Project LOTUS (long-term impact of continuous use of biofuels on vessel operations). This six-month project will trial the continuous use of a biofuels blend comprising of 24% Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) and very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) onboard

ONE and Ancotrans reduce CO2 emissions with first FH e-Trucks

Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced that together with their long-term partner Ancotrans, they will deploy state-of-the-art Volvo FH e-trucks, to serve the transportation needs of ONE’s customers, marking a significant step in reducing carbon emissions. Since becoming ISO 14001 certified for inland operations in 2021, global shipping line, Ocean Network Express (ONE) has been offering

Accelleron, HD Hyundai Marine Solution renew long-standing agreement

Accelleron has renewed its service agreement with the world’s biggest engine builder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine & Machinery Division (HHI-EMD) and its lifecycle service company HD Hyundai Marine Solution (HMS). The agreement, continuing a collaboration that started in 2024, will ensure that owners of engines built by HHI-EMD and vessels or power plants serviced

Hapag-Lloyd and IKEA collaborate to advance cleaner shipping

Hapag-Lloyd has entered a cooperation with IKEA Supply Chain Operations to decarbonise the Hapag-Lloyd container shipments originating from Asia, marking an important step towards a more sustainable maritime industry. For the period March 2024 to February 2025, both companies have agreed to use Hapag-Lloyd’s highest product option for biofuels “Ship Green 100”, which relies on