ABS and Pusan National University Chart a Course for Liquid Hydrogen Shipping

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Pusan National University Hydrogen Ship Technology Center to jointly pursue advancements in liquid hydrogen carriers and cryogenic ship systems. The collaboration brings together ABS’s global classification expertise with the center’s specialised knowledge in hydrogen technologies, aiming to overcome

Moeve to Supply 40,000 Tons of 2G Marine Biofuel to Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea in Canary Islands

Moeve has signed a strategic long-term agreement with Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea to deliver up to 40,000 tons of second-generation (2G) marine biofuel through December 2025 in the Canary Islands. The deal, Moeve’s largest biofuel contract to date and its first in the archipelago, includes the option to extend supply into 2026. This agreement strengthens Moeve’s

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

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

MAN Energy Solutions to Lead New Ammonia GenSet Project

Danish ‘NH3 Spark – FutureFlex’ project aims to develop pioneering, small-bore engine concept that dispenses with need for pilot fuel Danish State initiative, the EUDP (Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Programme), has announced the ‘NH3 Spark – FutureFlex’ project. It aims to develop a dual-fuel, four-stroke GenSet capable of operating purely on ammonia without the

RAPTECH Cavitation Technology: Homogenisation for Future Marine Fuels

Cost-efficient and fast. With its UADA cavitation technology, German company RAPTECH offers homogenisation solutions for the production of alternative bunker fuels. Patented on Europe’s only UADA pilot plant. UADA stands for Ultrasonic Acoustic Flow Aggregate. An inline module developed by RAPTECH that induces effects of cavitation – the implosive collapse of tiny gas- or vapour-filled

Global Shipyards Launch Alliance to Accelerate Maritime Sustainability

Drydocks World has joined forces with four other leading shipyards across Europe and Asia to establish the Global Green Shipyard Alliance (GGSA), a new coalition focused on promoting clean technologies and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards in the maritime sector. The alliance brings together Drydocks World (UAE), Astilleros Shipyard Group (Spain), BREDO Dry Docks

CMA CGM Adds Second Methanol-Powered Vessel ‘Argon’ to Its Fleet

CMA CGM has expanded its alternative-fuel fleet with the recent delivery of the CMA CGM Argon, a 13,000 TEU container ship equipped with a dual-fuel methanol engine. Built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in Mokpo, South Korea, the Argon is the second in a series of twelve methanol-powered vessels commissioned by the shipping group. Registered

Electric Orkney Project Launches Game-Changing Hydrofoil Vessel ‘Zevi 1’

In a bold stride toward the future of clean maritime transport, Artemis Technologies has delivered its cutting-edge electric hydrofoil vessel, Zevi 1, to the Orkney Islands—marking a major milestone for the ambitious Electric Orkney project. Sleek, silent, and sustainable, this next-generation workboat is set to transform how island communities connect, setting the stage for a

Hapag-Lloyd Expands ‘Hamburg Express’ Class Fleet with Delivery of Genova Express

Hapag-Lloyd has welcomed a new addition to its growing fleet, marking the eleventh vessel in its advanced ‘Hamburg Express’ class of containerships. The latest ship, Genova Express, was officially named at the Okpo shipyard of Hanwha Ocean in South Korea and is set to be deployed on the Far East–North Europe Service, under the newly