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

Associated Terminals Deploys Liebherr’s All-Electric Cranes in Landmark Move Toward Cleaner Cargo Handling

Associated Terminals has announced the acquisition of two Liebherr CBG 500 E transshipment cranes, a significant step forward in sustainable maritime logistics. These cranes are fully powered by electric drives, eliminating hydraulic fluids and reducing environmental impact. The deployment also marks Liebherr’s first entry into the U.S. transshipment market. Designed for high-capacity cargo handling, the

Sanmar delivers fully electric emissions-free tug to major global operator Svitzer

Major international tugboat operator SVITZER has taken delivery of its first fully electric tug at a ceremony held at SANMAR’s Altinova Shipyard in Turkey attended by top level executives from both companies. The SANMAR ElectRA 2500SX is based on a design from Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd. Speaking at the event, Corporate Strategy Director

Kolkata Dock deploys first-ever electric mobile cranes

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata commissioned its first two electric-powered Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs) at the Netaji Subhas Dock, marking a shift from traditional fossil fuel-powered cargo handling equipment. Deployed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), the new MHCs represent SMP Kolkata’s initial transition to cleaner, energy-efficient technology in port logistics. With

ONGC orders two ethane carriers from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation of India has entered into an agreement with Japanese shipbuilding company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. As per the agreement, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines will build, own and operate two Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLEC), which will be used by ONGC for the import of ethane.  The two companies signed a Heads of Agreement on July

IMI Greater Noida Signs MoU with IME (I) to Launch A New Student Chapter

The International Maritime Institute (IMI), Greater Noida, proudly announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) (IME(I), marking the formal launch of a new IME(I) Student Chapter at the institute. IME(I) is India’s leading professional body for marine engineers, known for advancing maritime education, technical excellence, and

GCMD Completes World’s First Pilot Demonstrating Full Carbon Value Chain from Ship-Captured CO2 in China

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has successfully carried out the world’s first maritime pilot to demonstrate the full value chain for onboard captured carbon dioxide, concluding the operation in China on 25 June 2025. The initiative was conducted in two main phases, beginning with the transfer of 25.44 metric tons of CO2 captured

China Launches World’s First Pure Ammonia-Fueled Vessel in Milestone for Green Shipping

Hefei, China — The “Anhui,” the world’s first demonstration vessel powered entirely by ammonia, has successfully completed its maiden voyage in Hefei, located in East China’s Anhui province. The trial marks a major advancement in the search for carbon-free alternatives in maritime transport. Ammonia is widely used as a feedstock in the chemical industry and

MOL and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Secure AiP for World’s First LCO₂/Methanol Carrier

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shin Ueda; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, have acquired Approval in Principle (AiP)(Note1) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai () for their jointly developed liquefied CO2 (LCO2) / methanol carrier. AiP acquisition

Global Shipping Emissions Fee Could Raise 10 Billion Dollars Annually as Equity Concerns Persist

A global fee on emissions from international shipping, approved earlier this year by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), is expected to generate up to 10 billion dollars per year starting in 2028. While the move is being viewed as a major advancement for climate action within the maritime sector, new concerns are emerging about how