New methanol-fuelled vessel ‘Berlin Maersk’ to enter service

Copenhagen, Denmark – A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has named the first vessel in a series of 17,480 TEU vessels equipped with dual-fuel methanol propulsion. The naming event took place on 18 June at Hyundai Heavy Industries’ (HHI) yard in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessel, Berlin Mærsk, is the 14th dual-fuel newbuild entering the Maersk fleet,

CMA CGM in negotiations with Indian shipyards for LNG-powered shipbuilding

French shipping giant CMA CGM is holding advanced-level talks with Indian shipyards to build LNG-powered container ships. This is part of the company’s larger plan to grow its presence in India’s maritime sector. Along with shipbuilding, the company is also investing in port and inland infrastructure projects, including a $200 million expansion at the Nhava

Eitzen Group to Build 850 TEU Battery-Powered Containerships with Enova Backing

Norwegian shipping company Eitzen Group is moving forward with plans to construct what could become the world’s largest battery-powered containerships. The initiative is being led by Eitzen Avanti, part of Axel Eitzen’s network of maritime businesses, and has secured NOK 200 million (approximately $19 million) in funding from Enova, a Norwegian government-owned enterprise supporting clean

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