Azane Unveils New Subsidiary to Drive Ammonia Bunkering Development Oslo, Norway

Azane Fuel Solutions, a Norwegian company founded in 2021, is accelerating efforts to establish a full-scale ammonia fuel value chain for the maritime sector. With a focus on clean energy and zero-emission shipping, the company is developing both the technology and infrastructure needed to enable ammonia bunkering at ports. To support its growing operations, Azane

NYK Concludes Contract for a Dual-fuel Methanol VLCC for Idemitsu Tanker

NYK concluded a contract for the construction and charter of a very large crude oil carrier (VLCC) (hereafter, the “Vessel”) equipped with a main engine that can use methanol as a next-generation fuel. The vessel, which will feature a large shaft generator, will be constructed by Nippon Shipyard Co., Ltd. (Nippon Shipyard) and engaged in

Toshiba Launches New SCiB™ Module for EV Buses, Electric Ships, and Stationary Applications

Toshiba Corporation has launched a new SCiB™ module, a lithium-ion battery designed for use in EV buses, electric ships, and stationary applications. The new product features an aluminum baseplate that dissipates approximately twice the heat of current modules. It will be available from mid-April 2025, in Japan and internationally. Use of lithium-ion batteries is increasing

Magenta mobility introduces NorMincv IoT vehicle management platform

Magenta Mobility, India’s leading sustainable logistics solutions provider, has developed and implemented NorMinc, an advanced IoT-powered vehicle management platform designed to transform fleet operations. Named in honor of telemetry pioneers Simon Norah and Alan Minc, NorMinc equips vehicle manufacturers and fleet operators with real-time insights, predictive analytics, and complete operational control, improving fleet efficiency by up

EST-Floattech is part of the Rhenus sustainable fleet expansion

EST-Floattech, Dutch maritime battery sypplier is contracted by EMS (Electric Marine Support), the Dutch system integrator in inland, seagoing and recreational shipping markets, to participate in projects for Rhenus and their ambitious fleet enhancement initiative. Rhenus PartnerShip, the prominent shipping branch of the company, has invested in sustainable inland waterway transportation with a ground-breaking project,

The ports of Bremen are now ‘methanol-ready’

Climate protection – this topic has long been of crucial importance in the shipping industry as well: more and more new ships are leaving the shipyards with alternative propulsion systems or are being retrofitted accordingly. And this development is also noticeable in the ports of Bremen: It is still primarily container ships or car carriers

DNV launches new report to help shipowners select energy-efficiency measures

With increasing regulatory pressure and rising fuel costs, the shipping industry must accelerate decarbonization while ensuring operational and economic viability. Energy-efficiency measures can play a crucial role in reducing fuel consumption and facilitating the transition to alternative fuels as they become available. To help shipowners identify the best solutions for their fleet, DNV has published

Green industry deal: Shipowners want more funds

European shipowners are requesting greater funding from the EU to change the maritime business. In particular, the EU ETS revenue is at issue. The EU’s recently enacted “Clean Industrial Deal” (CID) serves as the backdrop for this need. The goal of this program is to increase the competitiveness and carbon neutrality of the European industry.

WinGD debuts X‑DF‑M platform with methanol-fueled engine

WinGD’s first methanol-fueled engine is to be delivered to shipyard after passing factory and type approval tests. The ten-cylinder, 92 bore X-DF-M engine is destined for a 16,000 TEU container ship and is the biggest methanol-fueled engine built to date. There are 56 X-DF-M engines on order across bore sizes ranging from 52 to 92,

US shipbuilding could be boosted by small modular reactors: ABS

Christopher J. Wiernicki, chairman and CEO of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), said that small modular reactors (SMRs) could be a catalyst for US shipbuilding. In order to advance the technology for commercial usage, Wiernicki underlined the necessity of a marinized SMR demonstration. Recently, ABS issued a statement calling the new nuclear reactor technology