ABS Publishes Safety Insights for Ammonia as a Marine Fuel

How does ammonia behave when it leaks in an engine room? How does a cloud of escaped ammonia disperse during bunkering operations? These and many other critical safety questions that must be understood if ammonia is to become widely adopted as a marine fuel are addressed in ABS’ latest research. Safety Insights for Ammonia as

Stockholm Expands Onshore Power for Cruise Ships with Second OPS Facility

Ports of Stockholm has launched Sweden’s second onshore power supply (OPS) facility for international cruise ships, further advancing its efforts to cut emissions and noise pollution from port operations. The new high-voltage connection, located at Stadsgården, became operational on May 12, when the Viking Jupiter became the first vessel to connect. The move follows the

Wagenborg and INEOS Launch First European-Built Offshore CO₂ Carrier for CCS

Royal Wagenborg and INEOS Energy have officially launched and christened the Carbon Destroyer 1, the first offshore CO₂ carrier built entirely in Europe for carbon capture and storage (CCS) operations. The vessel is set to play a key role in Project Greensand, which focuses on CO₂ storage in the Danish North Sea. The ceremony took

LNG Pathway Offers Strong Returns Under IMO’s Net-Zero Framework, Says SEA-LNG

SEA-LNG, an industry coalition encompassing the full LNG value chain, has released findings from its preliminary analysis of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework following the MEPC 83 meeting. Using the independent Z-Joule cost of compliance calculator, the study evaluates the commercial viability of various fuel options in light of upcoming decarbonisation regulations. According

NORDEN Adds Two More Fuel-Efficient MPP Vessels to Growing Fleet

NORDEN has confirmed agreements for two additional 17,500 deadweight tonnage (dwt) multipurpose (MPP) vessels, expanding its fleet dedicated to the Projects & Parcelling segment. The vessels, secured through long-term leases with purchase options, are scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027. This development follows the recent addition of two similar MPP vessels and forms part

Erik Thun Group Launches Fourth Lake Vänern Max Vessel, “Tidan”

The Erik Thun Group has launched Tidan, the fourth vessel in its Lake Vänern Max series, during a ceremony held at the Ferus Smit shipyard in the Netherlands. Named after the Swedish Tidan River, the vessel reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into its fleet operations.The Lake Vänern Max series is designed with

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Delivers World’s First Methanol Dual-Fuel Bulk Carrier

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., based in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, has delivered the first-ever methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier in the 65,700 deadweight tonnage (DWT) class. The vessel, part of the TESS66 AEROLINE series, was handed over at the company’s Tsuneishi Factory on May 13.Designed for improved environmental performance, the ship combines the fuel efficiency and cargo capacity

Flotte Hamburg GmbH & Co. KG Launches Two Hybrid Police Boats

During the recent anniversary of the Port of Hamburg, Flotte Hamburg GmbH & Co. KG introduced two new hybrid patrol boats, marking a step forward in the city’s efforts to modernize its municipal fleet with low-emission technologies. The vessels, named ‘Bürgermeister Brauer’ and ‘Bürgermeister Weichmann’, were officially christened as part of the celebrations. Constructed at

Damen and Alfa Laval strengthen partnership to improve maritime energy efficiency

Damen Shiprepair, part of the Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group, and Alfa Laval Benelux, a division of Swedish marine technology provider Alfa Laval, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand their cooperation in the field of maritime energy efficiency. The partnership aims to incorporate sustainability improvements more systematically into ship maintenance and refit projects.

Yara Birkeland Marks Three Years of Pioneering Zero-Emission Maritime Operations

The Yara Birkeland, the world’s first fully electric and autonomous containership, has completed three years of commercial service, marking a milestone in the journey toward zero-emission maritime transport. Launched in the spring of 2022, the 3,200-deadweight-ton (dwt) vessel has been in active operation between Yara International’s production facility in Porsgrunn and the Port of Brevik