Lloyd’s Register Grants Approval in Principle for KSOE’s Multi-Fuel Newcastlemax Bulk Carrier Design

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for a new 210,000 DWT Newcastlemax bulk carrier design. The vessel features fuel flexibility and digital navigation systems aimed at supporting the evolving regulatory and operational needs of global shipping. The design allows for the use of a

Eureka Shipping Deploys HVO-Ready Cement Carrier Tamarack for Great Lakes Operations

Eureka Shipping has introduced the Tamarack, a 12,500 DWT self-discharging cement carrier, to its fleet serving the Great Lakes region in Canada. Built to replace two aging vessels, the Tamarack delivers equivalent transport capacity within a more compact and efficient footprint. Constructed by Holland Shipyards Group, the vessel is powered by a diesel-electric propulsion system

Terntank Places Repeat Order for VentoFoil Wind Propulsion Units on Methanol-Ready Hybrid Tankers

Econowind has secured a second order from Terntank for the installation of eight VentoFoil wind propulsion units across two additional methanol-ready hybrid tankers. Each vessel will be fitted with four 16-meter VentoFoils, bringing the total number of equipped ships in the Terntank fleet to five and the total number of units ordered to 20. The

World’s First Green Marine Ammonia Bunkering Operation Completed in China Using Envision Energy Fuel

A major milestone in maritime decarbonization has been reached as green ammonia produced by Envision Energy has powered the world’s first green marine ammonia bunkering operation. The event took place at the COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry terminal in Dalian, where China Shipping & Sinopec Suppliers Co., Limited conducted the inaugural bunkering of a 5,500 horsepower

India Approves $7.8 Million for Hydrogen Valley Clusters Under National Green Hydrogen Mission

India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sanctioned ₹679.5 million ($7.8 million) in central financial assistance to establish four Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters (HVICs) across the country. The initiative is part of the broader National Green Hydrogen Mission, aimed at accelerating the adoption of green hydrogen across sectors such as industry, mobility and

Robert Allan Ltd. to Design Fully Electric AmpRA 3600 Tug for Tianjin Port

Robert Allan Ltd. has been contracted to design the AmpRA 3600, a fully battery-electric tugboat for Tianjin Port in northern China. The vessel will be built by Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard (Group) Co. Ltd., following previous collaborations involving similar hull designs with conventional propulsion. The AmpRA 3600 will feature an all-electric propulsion system powered entirely by

U-Ming Marine Conducts First Bunkering of FAME B24 Biofuel

U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation (UMTC) has successfully completed its first bunkering of FAME B24 biofuel. The operation was carried out on July 24 aboard the bulk carrier Asian Progress. The move reflects UMTC’s broader strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The FAME B24 blend consists of 24 percent Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME),

DNV Validates Electric Hydrogen’s HYPRPlant for Safety, Efficiency and Commercial Readiness

Independent energy assurance provider DNV has completed a detailed technical review of Electric Hydrogen’s HYPRPlant, confirming its compliance with current industry benchmarks for process design, safety, and manufacturing practices. The HYPRPlant is a modular electrolyzer system designed to produce hydrogen through electrolysis, using electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The system incorporates high-current-density

Nepal Eyes Green Hydrogen Future with Policy Push and Hydropower Potential

Nepal is positioning itself as a potential leader in green hydrogen, leveraging its vast hydropower resources and recent policy initiatives. A new report by SAWTEE outlines the country’s strategic potential for producing green hydrogen using surplus electricity from its growing renewable energy capacity. Hydropower currently accounts for nearly 95 percent of Nepal’s electricity generation. With

India Tests First Hydrogen-Powered Rail Coach at ICF Chennai

Indian Railways has reached a significant milestone with the successful trial of the country’s first hydrogen-powered coach. The test was conducted at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, according to an announcement made by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday. Sharing the update on X, the Minister said, “First hydrogen-powered coach (Driving Power