Vietnam and France Join Forces to Explore Green Hydrogen for Remote Islands

Hanoi, Vietnam — In a strategic move aimed at accelerating Vietnam’s clean energy transition, French hydrogen pioneer HDF Energy and Southern Power Corporation (EVNSPC), a key subsidiary of Vietnam Electricity (EVN), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore green hydrogen power projects. The collaboration focuses on remote islands in southern Vietnam and was

Port of Rotterdam Tests Electric Hydrofoil Vessel in Push for Sustainable Operations

Rotterdam, Netherlands — The Port of Rotterdam Authority has introduced a pilot programme featuring a fully electric hydrofoil vessel as part of its broader efforts to modernise and decarbonise its fleet. The Artemis EF-12 Workboat, named RPA ZERO, has officially entered operational trials this week on the Nieuwe Maas, marking a significant step in maritime

India to Launch e-Samudra: A Digital Overhaul of Maritime Governance and Sustainability

New Delhi, India — India is preparing to launch e-Samudra, a comprehensive web-based platform aimed at modernising its maritime sector through digitisation and sustainable practices. Set to go live in October 2025, the initiative is expected to streamline operations across ports, shipping, and coastal trade, while aligning with the nation’s climate and economic development goals.

PT Bahtera Bahari Shipyardbrings Indonesia’s first allelectric CBG 500 E to life

The all-electric CBG 500 E crane, known for its high handling capacities and environmentallyfriendly operation, will be delivered to PT Bahtera Bahari Shipyard (PT BBS) at the end ofOctober 2025 – PT BBS, a prominent Indonesian shipbuilder based in Batam, has invested in the crane tosupport the operational needs of its sister company, PT Bahtera

Wärtsilä’s Latest Testing Confirms 90% GHG Reduction with Ammonia-Fuelled 4-Stroke Engine

Wärtsilä, a global leader in marine technology, has announced significant advancements in its 4-stroke ammonia engine solution, reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions of up to 90% compared to conventional diesel engines. The improvements follow extensive testing conducted since the engine’s commercial debut in November 2023. According to Wärtsilä, the ammonia-powered version of its Wärtsilä

SAAM Towage Showcases Electric Tugboat Success at Tug Technology 2025

SAAM Towage presented encouraging results from its electric tugboat program at the Tug Technology 2025 conference, highlighting progress in maritime decarbonisation through its flagship initiative, the Dynamo Project. Launched in early 2024, the project deployed two electric tugboats in the Port of Vancouver, with a third vessel slated to begin operations in Puerto Chacabuco, Chile,

KOTUG to Supply Lithuania’s First Zero-Emission Electric Pusher Tug

KOTUG International, via its subsidiary Kotug Push-it B.V., has secured a contract from the Lithuanian Inland Waterways Authority (VVKD) to deliver the first fully electric pusher tug for the Baltic region. This initiative reflects Lithuania’s commitment to modernizing its inland waterway infrastructure through environmentally sustainable solutions. Following an international tender process and approval from the

Damen Launches New Hybrid-Electric Ferry for BC Ferries Fleet Expansion

Damen Shipyards Galati has launched the newest addition to BC Ferries’ Island Class fleet, marking another step forward in the ferry operator’s fleet modernization and sustainability efforts. The vessel, a Damen RoRo 8117 E3 model, is the seventh of its kind to be delivered to BC Ferries and the first of four new battery-equipped diesel-hybrid

Smart Shipping Gets a Boost with Ascenz Marorka–Emerson Collaboration

Ascenz Marorka, a smart shipping specialist within the GTT Group, has entered a strategic global partnership with Emerson Marine Solutions, a leader in precision flow measurement and propulsion optimization technologies. The collaboration is set to drive innovation in digital fuel monitoring and performance management across the maritime sector. The joint solution will combine Ascenz Marorka’s

IMO’s Fuel Transition Plan Marks Turning Point, but Industry Needs Incentives to Scale Zero-Emission Fuels

A new insight brief from the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum suggests that the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) recent policy framework has the potential to catalyse a transition to scalable zero-emission fuels—but only if it is supported by effective incentives and increasingly stringent enforcement mechanisms. Titled “IMO’s policy measures: What’s next