Port of Rotterdam Tests Electric Hydrofoil Vessel in Push for Sustainable Operations

Rotterdam, Netherlands — The Port of Rotterdam Authority has introduced a pilot programme featuring a fully electric hydrofoil vessel as part of its broader efforts to modernise and decarbonise its fleet. The Artemis EF-12 Workboat, named RPA ZERO, has officially entered operational trials this week on the Nieuwe Maas, marking a significant step in maritime

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.

PT Bahtera Bahari Shipyardbrings Indonesia’s first allelectric CBG 500 E to life

The all-electric CBG 500 E crane, known for its high handling capacities and environmentallyfriendly operation, will be delivered to PT Bahtera Bahari Shipyard (PT BBS) at the end ofOctober 2025 – PT BBS, a prominent Indonesian shipbuilder based in Batam, has invested in the crane tosupport the operational needs of its sister company, PT Bahtera

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

IMO’s Fuel Transition Plan Marks Turning Point, but Industry Needs Incentives to Scale Zero-Emission Fuels

A new insight brief from the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum suggests that the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) recent policy framework has the potential to catalyse a transition to scalable zero-emission fuels—but only if it is supported by effective incentives and increasingly stringent enforcement mechanisms. Titled “IMO’s policy measures: What’s next

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 Group Company Launches Japan’s First Antioxidant for Marine Biodiesel Fuel

BioxiGuard Reduces Oxidation Degradation by About Half, Aiming for More Efficient Fuel Use Nippon Yuka Kogyo Co., Ltd. (“Nippon Yuka”), an NYK Group company specializing in chemical R&D as well as the manufacture and sale of chemical products, announced today the forthcoming release of BioxiGuard, the Japan’s first* antioxidant specially developed for marine biodiesel fuel

Seacap Launches as World’s First Capital Partner Dedicated to Shore Power

A new player has entered the maritime infrastructure sector with a focus on accelerating green port development. Seacap, a newly launched company, positions itself as the world’s first capital partner exclusively dedicated to financing shore power and zero-emission port infrastructure. Financing Green Port Infrastructure Backed by a major European investment fund, Seacap has secured access

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