The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has announced a landmark revision to its Unified Requirement UR M78, introducing comprehensive safety requirements for marine engines fuelled by ammonia. This update marks a pivotal step toward achieving the maritime industry’s decarbonization goals and supporting the transition to zero-carbon fuels. The newly published Rev.4 of UR M78 expands its scope to
Uniper Global Commodities SE and AM Green Ammonia India Private Limited have signed a long-term, binding offtake agreement covering the supply of up to 500,000 tonnes per year of renewable ammonia certified as a Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO). The agreement was exchanged in Ahmedabad in the presence of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and
A.P. Moller–Maersk has taken delivery of Barcelona Mærsk, the sixth and final vessel in its 17,480-TEU dual-fuel methanol container ship series, completing the Equinox Mk-II newbuilding programme. The vessel was handed over at the shipyard of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, where it was constructed. With the delivery of Barcelona Mærsk, the Danish container
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engine and propulsion equipment for a new 3800 DWT heavy lift vessel being built for Netherlands based operator Hartman Seatrade. The owner has established a new shipyard, Rock Shipbuilding, where the vessel will be built. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in Q4 2025. The vessel will operate with
Agreement automates data transfer for simplified sharing and streamlined compliance with regulatory and commercial requirements Coach Solutions, a Kongsberg Company, and leading classification society ClassNK have partnered to deliver an automated emissions data verification process for their mutual clients. This creates a seamless experience for shipowners and Document of Compliance holders who need to extract,
MOL PLUS, the corporate venture capital arm of Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), has invested in Singapore-headquartered electric vessel start-up Pyxis Maritime, marking a strategic move to accelerate the commercial adoption of zero-emission harbour craft in the region. The investment focuses on scaling both electric vessels and the supporting charging infrastructure, with an emphasis on
Echandia has been selected to supply the battery system for India’s first fully electric tug, to be deployed at Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla Port) as part of the Government of India’s Green Tug Transition Program. The vessel will be equipped with a 4.4 MWh Echandia battery system, enabling zero-emission operation at one of India’s most
Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Green-Kutch NextGen Pvt. Ltd. to promote the development of a green hydrogen ecosystem at the port, aligning with the objectives of the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The MoU was signed by DPA Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, during the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference
Annual data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform indicates that 2025 was marked by regulatory uncertainty and a recalibration in global shipbuilding markets, with overall newbuilding activity easing sharply from the previous year’s peak. According to AFI data, new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels declined significantly in absolute terms, but their share of total gross
ABB has secured an order to deliver an integrated package of power, propulsion, and control technologies for four new double-ended passenger and vehicle ferries being built for British Columbia Ferry Services (BC Ferries). The order was booked in the fourth quarter of 2025. Financial terms were not disclosed. The hybrid-electric ferries are part of BC