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

Seafarer Wellbeing Highlighted in New Decarbonisation Guidance from ISWAN

The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has released new guidance aimed at placing seafarers at the core of the maritime industry’s transition to zero-carbon operations. Developed in response to an industry-wide survey conducted in 2023, the guide outlines practical measures to support the mental and physical wellbeing of seafarers amid rapid technological and

Port of Amsterdam Marks First Ship-to-Ship Methanol Bunkering

The Port of Amsterdam has reached a major milestone in sustainable maritime operations with its first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering. Last week, 500 tonnes of green methanol were successfully transferred to Van Oord’s new offshore installation vessel Boreas at the TMA Logistics terminal in Amerikahaven. The methanol was delivered by the bunker vessel Chicago, operated by

Altair and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Partner to Propel AI-Driven Eco-Friendly Marine Engine Innovation

Altair and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the development of eco-friendly marine engine technologies through artificial intelligence (AI) and simulation. The agreement formalizes a long-standing collaboration between the two companies and aims to accelerate the evolution of next-generation marine engines by integrating advanced simulation tools and

India charts green shipping path: MEPC 83 outcomes discussed at IMEI-DG tech seminar

The Institute of Marine Engineers (India), Mumbai Branch, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Shipping, hosted a high-impact seminar on 14 May 2025 at the IRS Auditorium, Powai, to deliberate on the key decisions taken at the 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The

MAN Energy Solutions Completes Type Approval Test for Upgraded Dual-Fuel GenSet

MAN Energy Solutions has successfully completed the Type Approval Test (TAT) for its upgraded MAN L35/44DF CD dual-fuel engine, confirming its suitability for auxiliary GenSet and electric propulsion applications. The tests, conducted from April 7 to 11 at STX Engine’s headquarters in Changwon, South Korea, were witnessed by six international classification societies. The MAN L35/44DF