Wärtsilä to Power USA’s First All-Electric High-Speed Ferries in San Francisco Bay

Wärtsilä is set to supply the full electric propulsion system for three high-speed, battery-electric ferries set to operate in the San Francisco Bay Area. The vessels, commissioned by San Francisco Bay Ferry and built by All American Marine (AAM), will mark a milestone as the first fully electric high-speed ferries to be built and operated

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

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

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

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

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

Erik Thun Group Launches Fourth Lake Vänern Max Vessel, “Tidan”

The Erik Thun Group has launched Tidan, the fourth vessel in its Lake Vänern Max series, during a ceremony held at the Ferus Smit shipyard in the Netherlands. Named after the Swedish Tidan River, the vessel reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into its fleet operations.The Lake Vänern Max series is designed with

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