CMA CGM Scales Up Low-Carbon Fleet and Fuel Infrastructure to Meet Net Zero Targets

CMA CGM Group is expanding its dual-fuel vessel program and investing in alternative fuel infrastructure as part of its long-term decarbonization strategy. The company aims to reach net zero carbon emissions across all operations by 2050. In its second quarter 2025 report, CMA CGM outlined the addition of several new LNG and methanol-powered ships, alongside

MOL Holds Naming Ceremony for LNG-Fueled VLCC Energia Viking at DACKS Shipyard

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) marked a milestone with the naming ceremony of Energia Viking, its first LNG dual-fuel very large crude carrier (VLCC) under charter to Equinor. The event took place at the Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS) shipyard in China. The vessel is the first in a series of three LNG-fueled VLCCs being

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

NYK Launches Continuous Use of Bio LNG Fuel on Car Carriers to Advance Decarbonization Goals

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has initiated the continuous use of bio LNG fuel on its liquefied natural gas powered car carriers, marking a significant step in its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport. The fuel is being supplied by Titan Supply BV at the Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium. The first

Yang Ming Expands Fleet with Methanol and LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels Under Fleet Optimization Plan

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has announced plans to expand its fleet with three additional 8000 TEU methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships. The vessels will be built by Nihon Shipyard Co Ltd and Imabari Shipbuilding Co Ltd. This new order follows a previous purchase of three similar ships in March, bringing the total number of methanol dual-fuel-ready

Sallaum Lines Takes Delivery of LNG-Powered Car Carrier Ahead of Schedule

Sallaum Lines has announced the early delivery of the MV Ocean Breeze, a next-generation Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) powered by LNG dual-fuel technology. Built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China, the vessel was delivered on July 18, four months ahead of schedule. This milestone underscores ongoing efforts within the maritime sector to enhance

Japan’s First LNG-Powered Cruise Ship Begins Operations with Shore Power Capabilities

NYK Cruises has officially christened its newly constructed cruise vessel, Asuka III, marking a notable moment in Japan’s maritime sector. The 52,265 gross ton ship, considered the first passenger cruise vessel built under the Japanese flag in 34 years, was named on July 11 at the Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal in Yokohama. Just three days

Royal Caribbean Welcomes LNG-Fueled Star of the Seas to Its Fleet

Royal Caribbean has officially taken delivery of Star of the Seas, the cruise line’s third vessel powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), reinforcing its commitment to cleaner maritime operations and advancing toward a net-zero emissions future. The handover took place on 11 July 2025 at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, where the ship was

MSC Marks Hamburg Partnership with Festival and LNG Vessel Launch

The city of Hamburg turned yellow over the weekend as Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) hosted its largest-ever public event to commemorate its growing partnership with the Port of Hamburg. The MSC Yellow Festival, held on Saturday, 14 June 2025, brought together more than 100,000 attendees for a day of music, maritime education, and the naming

RINA Grants AIP for Dual Fuel LNG/Hydrogen-Powered Ultramax Bulker Design Developed by Almi Marine Management S.A. and SDARI

RINA, the inspection, certification, ship classification and consulting engineering company, has announced at Nor-Shipping the Approval in Principle (AiP) of a new Ultramax bulker design developed by SDARI (Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute) in collaboration with Almi Marine Management S.A.. This milestone was achieved through a Joint Development Project (JDP) between RINA, Almi