Strengthening India-Norway maritime ties at Nor-Shipping 2025

Nor-Shipping 2025 provided a pivotal platform for DNV to reinforce its longstanding partnership with India and explore new avenues for collaboration in the country’s rapidly evolving maritime landscape. The event saw key engagements and strategic announcements that underscored DNV’s commitment to supporting India’s maritime ambitions. During the week, DNV Group President and CEO Remi Eriksen

CMA CGM Showcases Strategic Maritime Initiatives with India During Secretary MoPSW’s Visit to Marseille

CMA CGM, a global leader in shipping and logistics, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening maritime ties with India following a high-level meeting with Shri T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), at the Group’s global headquarters in Marseille. The visit, held on June 12, builds on momentum generated by

Sustainable Ocean Economy Vital for Human Development, Says UNDP at UN Ocean Conference

At the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) emphasized the urgent need to advance a sustainable ocean economy as a core pillar of human development. Speaking during Ocean Action Panel 6, UNDP reiterated its commitment to promoting sustainable ocean-based economies, strengthening maritime transport, and enhancing the resilience of coastal

Cavotec Secures €1.55 Million Shore Power Contract for Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Engineering group Cavotec has secured a contract valued at approximately €1.55 million to supply a shore power system for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ cruise terminal. Awarded by Equans and co-funded by the European Union, the project aims to enhance environmental sustainability by enabling cruise ships to connect to land-based electricity while docked. The shore power

ICAR-CIFT Mumbai Launches “Vikalpika” – India’s First Electric Fishing Vessel

In a landmark development for India’s marine fisheries sector, the Mumbai Research Centre of the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology successfully launched “Vikalpika”, the nation’s first electric fishing vessel, on 26 May 2025 at Gorai Creek, Mumbai. This pioneering innovation marks a critical step towards decarbonizing marine operations, aligning with India’s commitment to sustainable and

MPA and Bureau Veritas Renew Partnership to Advance Maritime Digitalisation, Decarbonisation, and Talent Development

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Bureau Veritas (BV) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in maritime digitalisation, decarbonisation, and talent development. 2.     The MoU was signed by MPA Chief Executive, Mr Teo Eng Dih, and BV Group CEO, Ms Hinda Gharbi. This renewal builds on the successful

RINA Grants AIP for Dual Fuel LNG/Hydrogen-Powered Ultramax Bulker Design Developed by Almi Marine Management S.A. and SDARI

RINA, the inspection, certification, ship classification and consulting engineering company, has announced at Nor-Shipping the Approval in Principle (AiP) of a new Ultramax bulker design developed by SDARI (Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute) in collaboration with Almi Marine Management S.A.. This milestone was achieved through a Joint Development Project (JDP) between RINA, Almi

NH3 Clean Energy, Pilbara Ports and Oceania Marine Energy sign a Joint Development Agreement for the establishment of lowemissions ammonia bunkering operations

NH3 Clean Energy Limited (ASX:NH3) (‘NH3’ or ‘the Company’) is delighted to advise that it has signed a Joint Development Agreement (‘JDA’) with Pilbara Ports Authority (‘Pilbara Ports’) and Oceania Marine Energy (‘Oceania’) with respect to proposed low-emissions ammonia bunkering operations at the Port of Dampier. HIGHLIGHTS • The objective of the non-binding JDA is

Two Damen Combi Freighters Launched for Fast Lines Belgium in China

Damen Shipyards has marked a significant milestone with the launch of two Combi Freighters (CF) 3850 for Fast Lines Belgium. The second vessel in the series was launched on 30 May, following the launch of the first on 19 May. These vessels are part of a three-ship order, with Fast Lines initially contracting Damen for

Viking Line Unveils Concept for World’s Largest Fully Electric Passenger-Car Ferry

Viking Line has introduced an ambitious new vessel concept, Helios, which, if realized, would become the world’s largest fully electric passenger-car ferry. Designed specifically for the busy Helsinki–Tallinn route, the concept marks a major step toward zero-emission maritime transport in the Baltic Sea region. With an anticipated battery capacity between 85 and 100 megawatt hours