HD Hyundai Executive Vice Chairman Holds Landmark Talks with U.S. Trade Representative on Shipbuilding Cooperation

In a significant step toward strengthening U.S.–Korea industrial ties, Chung Kisun, Executive Vice Chairman of HD Hyundai, held formal discussions with Jamieson Greer, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), to explore avenues for strategic collaboration in the shipbuilding sector. This historic meeting marks the first official dialogue between the USTR and South Korea’s shipbuilding industry. The talks

ZeroNorth and Veracity by DNV launch end-to-end emissions reporting and verification service for the maritime industry

ZeroNorth and Veracity by DNV have partnered to launch a fully integrated emissions reporting and verification service for the maritime industry. Teekay is the first customer that will be implementing the service across its fleet, following successful testing and development. As regulatory requirements tighten, maritime operators face growing demands for emissions transparency and reporting integrity.

Hapag-Lloyd Expands ‘Hamburg Express’ Class Fleet with Delivery of Genova Express

Hapag-Lloyd has welcomed a new addition to its growing fleet, marking the eleventh vessel in its advanced ‘Hamburg Express’ class of containerships. The latest ship, Genova Express, was officially named at the Okpo shipyard of Hanwha Ocean in South Korea and is set to be deployed on the Far East–North Europe Service, under the newly

Bureau Veritas calls for standardized safety regulations to accelerate adoption of electrification technology

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has called for greater clarity regarding standardized safety regulations that will advance the development of maritime electrification technologies, following the publication of a new technology report, Maritime Electrification: Maritime Battery Systems and Onshore Power Supply. The report explores how electrification technologies – specifically Energy Storage

ABS Publishes Safety Insights for Ammonia as a Marine Fuel

How does ammonia behave when it leaks in an engine room? How does a cloud of escaped ammonia disperse during bunkering operations? These and many other critical safety questions that must be understood if ammonia is to become widely adopted as a marine fuel are addressed in ABS’ latest research. Safety Insights for Ammonia as

Stockholm Expands Onshore Power for Cruise Ships with Second OPS Facility

Ports of Stockholm has launched Sweden’s second onshore power supply (OPS) facility for international cruise ships, further advancing its efforts to cut emissions and noise pollution from port operations. The new high-voltage connection, located at Stadsgården, became operational on May 12, when the Viking Jupiter became the first vessel to connect. The move follows the

Wagenborg and INEOS Launch First European-Built Offshore CO₂ Carrier for CCS

Royal Wagenborg and INEOS Energy have officially launched and christened the Carbon Destroyer 1, the first offshore CO₂ carrier built entirely in Europe for carbon capture and storage (CCS) operations. The vessel is set to play a key role in Project Greensand, which focuses on CO₂ storage in the Danish North Sea. The ceremony took

LNG Pathway Offers Strong Returns Under IMO’s Net-Zero Framework, Says SEA-LNG

SEA-LNG, an industry coalition encompassing the full LNG value chain, has released findings from its preliminary analysis of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework following the MEPC 83 meeting. Using the independent Z-Joule cost of compliance calculator, the study evaluates the commercial viability of various fuel options in light of upcoming decarbonisation regulations. According

NORDEN Adds Two More Fuel-Efficient MPP Vessels to Growing Fleet

NORDEN has confirmed agreements for two additional 17,500 deadweight tonnage (dwt) multipurpose (MPP) vessels, expanding its fleet dedicated to the Projects & Parcelling segment. The vessels, secured through long-term leases with purchase options, are scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027. This development follows the recent addition of two similar MPP vessels and forms part

Erik Thun Group Launches Fourth Lake Vänern Max Vessel, “Tidan”

The Erik Thun Group has launched Tidan, the fourth vessel in its Lake Vänern Max series, during a ceremony held at the Ferus Smit shipyard in the Netherlands. Named after the Swedish Tidan River, the vessel reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into its fleet operations.The Lake Vänern Max series is designed with