China’s low-sulfur marine fuel exports down 1.6%

China’s exports of low-sulfur marine fuels dipped 1.6% in 2024 from the previous year, data from the General Administration of Customs showed. The decline in exports emerged despite an uptick in refuelling demand at key bunker ports globally, as China cut export quotas in its final batch of the year. Exports of the marine fuel,

Rhenus Group’s hydrogen ships receive awards for sustainable inland shipping

Rhenus is celebrating another breakthrough in sustainable shipping: the first of the company’s three barges with hydrogen and battery-electric propulsion not only received the Platinum Label for environmentally friendly shipping, but was also awarded the Innovation Award for Inland Navigation by the Allianz ESA 2024 in September for sustainable concepts. After a successful testing phase,

CMA CGM to reduce methane emissions with EnviroPac feature

Technology group Wärtsilä has introduced its new EnviroPac feature for the Wärtsilä 34DF constant speed engine. The feature is designed to significantly reduce methane emissions while maintaining the engine’s high-power output and compliance with IMO Tier 3 NOx requirements. The first order for engines with this new feature has been placed by the French shipping company

Amogy raises $56 mn to commercialize ammonia-to-power solutions

Amogy announced that it raised $56 million in venture financing, bringing total raised since inception to more than $270 million. The round was co-led by existing investor Aramco Ventures and new investor SV Investment. Additional new investors participating in the round include Samsung Heavy Industries, BHP Ventures, Hanwha Investment & Securities, AFW Partners, Quantum Ventures

Lehmann Marine, Sunlight announce investment for maritime battery innovation

Lehmann Marine has signed a pivotal investment agreement with the Greek Sunlight Group, marking a major milestone in the evolution of sustainable energy solutions for the maritime industry. Sunlight Group, a member of the Olympia Group, brings over 30 years of expertise in the production of advanced lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. As a global leader

First ship with full carbon capture & storage system ready for testing

Clipper Eris, the ethylene carrier owned by Solvang, is ready for pilot testing, becoming the world’s first ship fitted with a full-scale carbon capture and storage system. The pilot project is being undertaken as a joint effort between Solvang, MAN Energy Solutions, Wartsila and research institute SINTEF. Besides this ship, Solvang has 7 more vessels

Marine fuel sales in 2024 break records at Singapore hub

According to official figures released, record container throughput and increased supply of alternative marine fuels drove marine fuel sales to new heights in Singapore, the largest bunker hub in the world, in 2024. According to figures from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), sales in 2023 amounted to 54.92 million metric tons. In

ABS, PCL Trio, and PaxOcean agree to collaborate on retrofit strategies

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL), and PaxOcean have agreed to collaborate on developing retrofit strategies to support maritime decarbonization targets. The parties have firmed up their partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), aiming to address the need for effective energy-efficient technologies (EETs) that will enhance the sustainability and operational lifespan

Svitzer books another battery-powered newbuild

Svitzer, a Danish towage operator, is expanding its fleet with another battery-powered newbuild. With almost 450 vessels, the Copenhagen-based group has hired the Turkish Sanmar Shipyard to construct the unit, which will be delivered in the second half of 2025. Designed by naval architect Robert Allan, the electric tug will have a bollard pull of

Spanish Shipyard bags order for methanol-electric vessel

Bibby Marine, a UK-based maritime firm, has placed an order for one commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) with Spain’s Armon Shipyards. The vessel will feature a battery system complemented by dual-fuel methanol engines, enabling it to run in fully electric or hybrid mode. With the capability to operate solely on battery power for a typical