The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and CIMAC have signed a two-year coalition partnership agreement aimed at strengthening the maritime sector’s preparedness for the deployment of alternative fuels. The agreement brings together CIMAC’s technical standard-setting and engineering expertise with GCMD’s experience in executing pilots and trials across the maritime value chain. The partners said
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has launched a new research initiative aimed at advancing next-generation ammonia-fuelled marine engines, as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping. The project, officially launched on 4 February 2026, will be based at the College of Design and Engineering (CDE) and led by the NUS
Ports worldwide are increasing investment in shore power and vessel charging infrastructure as regulatory pressure and decarbonisation targets reshape maritime operations. Wabtec is positioning its shore-to-ship power transfer systems as part of this transition, supporting cruise ships, container vessels and electric ferries with onshore charging solutions. Maritime transport accounts for around 80% of global trade
AET has signed an agreement for its first hybrid-electric dynamic positioning shuttle tanker (DPST), marking a further step in the company’s expansion of its DPST fleet and lower-emissions vessel portfolio. The newbuilding will be constructed by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corp. and placed on long-term charter. The vessel is a 154,000-deadweight-tonne Suezmax DPST equipped with an
Korea’s maritime authorities, classification society Korean Register (KR), and leading domestic shipbuilders have launched an international effort to develop safety and marine discharge standards for ammonia effluent generated by ammonia-fueled ships, addressing a regulatory gap as the industry prepares for wider adoption of zero-carbon fuels. Ammonia is increasingly being considered as a next-generation marine fuel
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of the LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) Ocean Legacy, expanding its Ocean Class fleet of vehicle carriers. The vessel measures about 199.9 metres in length and 37.7 metres in breadth, with capacity for up to 7,400 vehicles across 13 cargo decks. Ocean Legacy is fitted with LNG
Cheniere Marketing International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cheniere Energy, has concluded long-term charter agreements for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers with Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) and Norway-based Ocean Yield. Under the agreements, NYK Line, in partnership with Ocean Yield, will provide new LNG carriers to Cheniere under long-term time charter contracts.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has taken delivery of a new LPG dual-fuel very large gas carrier (VLGC) from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in South Korea, further expanding its alternative-fuel gas carrier fleet. The vessel, named Energia Grandeur, was delivered off Mokpo Port and forms part of MOL’s ‘BLUE’ series of environmentally oriented newbuildings. The ship
In a significant stride towards clean energy adoption and maritime decarbonisation, Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd. (APCL) for setting up a state-of-the-art e-Methanol Plant at Kandla Port. This landmark collaboration marks a major milestone in India’s journey towards a sustainable, future-ready and green maritime ecosystem.
Cochin Shipyard Ltd. has secured a significant contract from Polestar Maritime Ltd. for the construction of two environmentally friendly harbour tugs, reinforcing its growing presence in green shipbuilding. The order, valued in the range of ₹100 crore to ₹250 crore and categorised by the company as a “notable” contract, has been placed under the Government