Smart Green Shipping Completes Successful Sea Trials of Wind-Assisted Propulsion System

Smart Green Shipping (SGS) has announced the successful completion of sea trials for its FastRig wind-assisted propulsion system, conducted in late 2024 aboard the MV Pacific Grebe, a vessel typically used for transporting nuclear waste. The trials mark a significant step forward for wind-assisted propulsion in commercial shipping, demonstrating both the practical installation and operational

CMA CGM Unveils Vietnam’s First Fully Electric River Barge in Collaboration with NIKE

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — Global shipping and logistics group CMA CGM has announced a significant development in sustainable inland waterway transport with the launch of Vietnam’s first fully electric container barge. The milestone initiative, aimed at reducing carbon emissions in Southeast Asia, is supported by the creation of a solar-powered charging station at

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.

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,

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

CMA CGM to Partner with United Nations Ocean Conference 2025 in Support of Marine Preservation

The CMA CGM Group, a major player in global shipping, logistics, and media, has announced its role as an official global partner of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC-3), set to take place in Nice, France, from June 9–13, 2025. Co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, the summit is expected to serve as a

NYK Launches Japan’s First Fully Battery-Powered Work Vessel ‘e-Crea’

NYK has introduced e-Crea, the first fully battery-powered work vessel built in Japan, signaling a major step forward in the country’s maritime decarbonization efforts. Constructed by Keihin Dock Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the NYK Group, the vessel was developed at the Koyasu Shipyard in Yokohama and is intended to support tugboat operations such as

MOL Orders LNG-Fueled VLCC Under Long-Term Charter with Idemitsu Tanker

Tokyo, May 26, 2025 — Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has confirmed an order for a new LNG-fueled Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), which will operate under a long-term time charter agreement with Idemitsu Tanker Co., Ltd. The vessel, expected to be delivered in 2027, will be the first LNG dual-fuel VLCC chartered to a

Yinson GreenTech and Wilhelmsen Ships Service Unveil Electric Vessel Charging Station in Singapore

Singapore, May 26, 2025 — Yinson GreenTech, in partnership with Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS), has launched a new electric vessel charging station at WSS’s Pandan Loop facility in Singapore. The initiative marks the first joint development between the two companies, signalling a broader rollout strategy aimed at supporting maritime decarbonisation. Designed to accommodate a variety