Lloyd’s Register and the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA) have released an updated edition of the Fuel for Thought: LPG report, outlining how liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) could support the maritime industry’s transition toward lower-carbon propulsion. The report states that LPG offers a combination of established infrastructure, operational maturity and lower emissions compared with conventional
Lhyfe and STRABAG have signed a strategic co-development agreement aimed at accelerating green hydrogen project deployment in Germany amid growing regulatory support for renewable hydrogen under the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III). The framework agreement, announced on 28 May 2026, could later be expanded to other European markets. Focus on Germany’s renewable
GT Wings has introduced a new ship performance assessment tool designed to support early-stage evaluation of its AirWing™ wind-assisted propulsion technology for commercial vessels. The tool was developed in collaboration with independent wind propulsion specialists Blue Wasp Marine using the company’s Pelican Suite™ web-based simulation platform. Tool designed to support early-stage investment decisions According to
A coalition of offshore wind developers, vessel operators and maritime technology providers has called on governments and regulators to remove barriers preventing the wider deployment of offshore charging systems for vessels operating in the offshore wind sector. In a newly published position paper, the coalition identified offshore charging — where vessels draw renewable electricity directly
Global Fuel Supply rebrands with new name, a broader energy offering and a new visual identity effective today. (26th May 2026, Copenhagen) – Today, Global Fuel Supply is changing its name to Blue Energy Partners. What started as a fuel trader has grown into a broader energy solution business, covering physical supply, marine energy trading,
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a new International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS Code), establishing a regulatory framework for the operation of autonomous and remotely controlled commercial vessels. The Code was approved during the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111) held in London from 13 to
A new report from the Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub has identified key ports, trade corridors and production regions that could accelerate the early deployment of sustainable maritime fuels. The report, Building the sustainable maritime fuel supply chain, examines where alternative fuels such as e-fuels and sustainable biofuels are most likely to be produced, exported
ABB is collaborating with Ecuador-based expedition travel operator Quasar Expeditions to convert the expedition yacht Quasar Conservation to hybrid-electric propulsion for operations in the Galápagos Islands. The vessel, formerly known as Galú, was originally built by Italian shipyard Benetti in the 1970s. Following the modernization project, it is expected to become the first hybrid-electric expedition
Meyer Werft is developing plans for what it says could become the world’s first fully electric battery-powered cruise ship as part of its “Project Vision” initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 95%. The proposed vessel would operate entirely on battery-electric propulsion, replacing conventional engine rooms with large-scale battery systems designed to power the
G2 Ocean plans to add six new open hatch gantry crane vessels to its fleet from 2029 as part of a broader fleet renewal and expansion programme that also includes wind-assisted propulsion upgrades for existing ships. The investment follows the company’s ongoing newbuilding programme, under which 10 open hatch vessels of 82,300 deadweight tonnes (dwt)