Babcock’s LGE Business Secures Contract for Marine Ammonia Fuel System to Advance Shipping Decarbonisation

Babcock’s LGE business has secured a contract to supply its newly developed ammonia fuel supply system, ecoFGSS FLEX®, marking a significant development in efforts to decarbonise the global shipping industry. The system is designed to enable the safe, efficient and environmentally responsible use of ammonia as a marine fuel, providing a low-emission alternative to conventional

Kongsberg Maritime secures thruster contracts from Sanmar Shipyards for 17 tugs

The US azimuth thrusters will be supplied across a range of power outputs between 1765kW and 2525kW with a bollard pull ranging between 60 and 85 tons. Sanmar Shipyards is a long-standing customer of Kongsberg Maritime and specialises in tugboat construction with nearly five decades of experience and more than 300 tugs delivered worldwide. Operating

Wärtsilä to Deliver Hybrid Propulsion Systems for Vertom Group’s New Low-Emission Vessels

Technology provider Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply integrated hybrid propulsion systems for four newbuild 10,700 DWT geared tween decker vessels being constructed for Dutch shipping firm Vertom Group. The move is part of Vertom’s broader strategy to modernize its fleet and transition toward more sustainable maritime operations. The hybrid propulsion package will include Wärtsilä’s

Cavotec Secures €1.55 Million Shore Power Contract for Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Engineering group Cavotec has secured a contract valued at approximately €1.55 million to supply a shore power system for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ cruise terminal. Awarded by Equans and co-funded by the European Union, the project aims to enhance environmental sustainability by enabling cruise ships to connect to land-based electricity while docked. The shore power

The Port of Gothenburg takes big step towards shore power connection for container and car/RoRo vessels

The Port of Gothenburg has signed a contract for the construction of a transformer station serving the port’s container and car terminals. The facility is a key part of the infrastructure required to enable shore power connection for both container vessels and car/RoRo ships – something that will be available at the port before 2030.

Seacap Launches as World’s First Capital Partner Dedicated to Shore Power

A new player has entered the maritime infrastructure sector with a focus on accelerating green port development. Seacap, a newly launched company, positions itself as the world’s first capital partner exclusively dedicated to financing shore power and zero-emission port infrastructure. Financing Green Port Infrastructure Backed by a major European investment fund, Seacap has secured access

Next-Gen Marine Propulsion: MAN Launches Methanol Super Engine

MAN Energy Solutions has announced plans to deliver the world’s most powerful methanol-powered two-stroke engine in June 2025. The engine, rated at 82,440 kW, is currently under construction by Chinese manufacturer CSSC-MES Diesel Co., Ltd. (CMD) and is designed to power a new class of ultra-large container vessels. The engine is the first of 12

MAN Energy Solutions Completes Type Approval Test for Upgraded Dual-Fuel GenSet

MAN Energy Solutions has successfully completed the Type Approval Test (TAT) for its upgraded MAN L35/44DF CD dual-fuel engine, confirming its suitability for auxiliary GenSet and electric propulsion applications. The tests, conducted from April 7 to 11 at STX Engine’s headquarters in Changwon, South Korea, were witnessed by six international classification societies. The MAN L35/44DF