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

Port of Antwerp-Bruges Launches Volta 1, Europe’s First Fully Electric Tugboat

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has officially launched Volta 1, Europe’s first fully electric tugboat, in a major step toward its goal of achieving climate-neutral operations by 2050. Developed with Damen Shipyards, the new tug joins a growing fleet of alternative-fuel vessels including the Hydrotug (hydrogen-powered) and Methatug (methanol-powered), reinforcing the port’s commitment to greener maritime

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

Roadmap for Nordic Shipping’s fuel transition delivered to Nordic ministers

The Nordic Roadmap project has unveiled the Fuel Transition Roadmap for Nordic Shipping, a comprehensive document outlining a decarbonization strategy for the region. The report urges Nordic ministers to take immediate action to support the industry in achieving its goals by closing the cost gap associated with the fuel transition. Its findings and recommendations were