Wärtsilä to Deliver Hybrid Propulsion Systems for Vertom Group’s New Low-Emission Vessels

Technology provider Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply integrated hybrid propulsion systems for four newbuild 10,700 DWT geared tween decker vessels being constructed for Dutch shipping firm Vertom Group. The move is part of Vertom’s broader strategy to modernize its fleet and transition toward more sustainable maritime operations. The hybrid propulsion package will include Wärtsilä’s

Yinson GreenTech and RMS Marine Partner to Advance Marine Electrification in Singapore

Yinson GreenTech and RMS Marine & Offshore Service (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) aimed at promoting the use of electric vessels and sustainable maritime solutions within Singapore’s port limits. The agreement was formalized at the Nor-Shipping 2025 exhibition in Norway, marking a step forward in both companies’ commitment to maritime

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

World Shipping Council Marks World Ocean Day with $150 Billion Commitment to Decarbonisation

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ocean stewardship and climate action on World Ocean Day, emphasizing the critical role of shipping in both global trade and environmental protection. Recognizing the ocean as an indispensable source of life, biodiversity, and a natural defense against climate change, WSC highlighted its responsibility as a

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.

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

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

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

MOL Orders LNG-Fueled VLCC Under Long-Term Charter with Idemitsu Tanker

Tokyo, May 26, 2025 — Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has confirmed an order for a new LNG-fueled Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), which will operate under a long-term time charter agreement with Idemitsu Tanker Co., Ltd. The vessel, expected to be delivered in 2027, will be the first LNG dual-fuel VLCC chartered to a