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

First hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics deployed in Chhattisgar

The country’s first hydrogen fuel cell truck to promote cleaner transportation for mining logistics has been deployed at the Chhattisgarh government’s coal block by Adani Enterprises. Each truck, equipped with smart technology and three hydrogen tanks, can carry up to 40 tons of cargo over a 200-kilometer range. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai flagged off

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

HD Hyundai, Maersk Collaborate on Innovation in Decarbonization and Smart Logistics

Maersk (Maersk) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a collaboration on decarbonisation solutions for vessels, while HD Hyundai plans to expand the use of Maersk’s integrated logistics services across its affiliates.The signing ceremony, held at the HD Hyundai Global R&D Center (GRC) in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, was attended by key

Incat Tasmania launches world’s largest battery-electric ship

In a historic milestone for sustainable innovation, Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has officially launched Hull 096—the world’s largest battery-electric ship—at its Hobart shipyard. Commissioned by South American ferry operator Buquebus, the vessel marks a major advancement in zero-emission maritime transport. Designed to carry up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles, Hull 096 will operate entirely on

Wärtsilä expands methane slip reduction capabilities by introducing NextDF technology

Technology group Wärtsilä has introduced its NextDF technology for a third engine, the Wärtsilä 46TS-DF dual-fuel engine. While operating on liquefied natural gas (LNG), the Wärtsilä 46TS-DF engine with NextDF feature reduces methane emissions to less than 1.4 percent of fuel use across all load points, achieving as low as 1.1 percent in a wide

SK Incheon Petrochem Launches South Korea’s First B30 Biofuel Marine Fuel to Support Maritime Decarbonisation

In a significant move towards cleaner maritime operations, SK Incheon Petrochem has introduced South Korea’s first B30 biofuel-based marine fuel, aligning with global efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping sector. The company began supplying the B30 fuel on April 26, marking a milestone in its commitment to sustainable energy solutions. The newly