Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) have developed a new electrode coating technology aimed at improving the efficiency and durability of solar-powered green hydrogen production systems. The research, published in the journal Small, focuses on photo-assisted electrochemical (PAEC) water splitting, a process that uses sunlight to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Close cooperation between the Belgian Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport (FPS Mobility), EXMAR and Lloyd’s Register turns real‑world experience into practical rules – contributing towards sustainability with the tightest possible safety framework. At the current 111th session of the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111), the safety guidelines for ammonia as fuel
The world’s second-largest container carrier has taken delivery of its second methanol-powered vessel — and the race to decarbonise global shipping is accelerating. Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk has taken delivery of its second 9,000-TEU methanol dual-fuel container vessel from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in China, marking another concrete step in what the carrier has positioned as
South Korean shipbuilders have booked orders for 10 liquefied natural gas carriers valued at approximately $1.8 billion, reinforcing the nation’s dominance in the global LNG vessel construction market. The order surge reflects strong demand for LNG transportation capacity amid ongoing supply chain diversification strategies by major energy companies. Korean shipyards have demonstrated their competitive advantage
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has granted authorisation to ZETA Bunkering Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan’s ITOCHU Corporation, to conduct ammonia bunkering trials in Singapore. According to ITOCHU, the authorisation was issued on April 27, 2026, and will take effect from May 15, 2026, for a trial period of
ABB has secured a contract with Spanish state-owned shipbuilding and design company Navantia to supply two forthcoming Spanish Navy coastal hydrographic vessels (BHC) with a complete DC-based power distribution and propulsion system. Scheduled for delivery by 2028, the new vessels will play a critical role in mapping and studying Spain’s coastal waters, contributing to national
Iberdrola España has completed the installation of an Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system at the Port of Pasaia in Guipúzcoa, Spain, allowing docked vessels to draw electricity from the onshore grid instead of running auxiliary engines while in port. The infrastructure has been installed at the Kaputxinos pier and will primarily serve hybrid Ro-Ro vessels
Cavotec has launched PowerAccESS, a modular and mobile battery Energy Storage System (ESS) designed to support the electrification of port crane operations. Developed for demanding and evolving port environments, PowerAccESS provides reliable zero-emission power for RTG cranes during block changes as a one-to-one replacement for diesel generators. The system can also be integrated into existing
Wah Kwong NatPower Holdings has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co. (CKS) to jointly develop electric waterborne transport infrastructure in Hong Kong, marking a fresh push to decarbonise maritime operations across the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area. CKS is a wholly owned Hong Kong subsidiary of Guangdong Provincial Port
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on a range of offshore energy and digital initiatives, with a focus on decarbonisation and next-generation energy systems. The MoU, signed on 6 May, sets out a cooperative framework covering sustainability, digital innovation, and