UW Group has been added as the latest Incentive Provider in the Green Award programme, expanding the range of benefits available to certified shipping companies. The maritime services group—through its subsidiaries UMAR Shipping Services and WSR Ship Repairs—offers technical, supply, and ship repair solutions across global markets. Its network supports vessel operators with services ranging
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. has signed an agreement to deliver two ship-to-shore (STS) cranes to Port Tampa Bay in Florida, marking the company’s first STS installation on the state’s Gulf Coast. The cranes form part of the port’s Vision 2030 master plan and will support ongoing expansion of its container handling capacity. The cranes, to
WinGD has entered a 15-year long-term service agreement (LTSA) with Hong Kong-based OPearl LNG Ship Management, covering engine support for 14 LNG carriers. The agreement was signed during Marintec in December and is intended to maintain consistent engine reliability and performance as OPearl expands its role in global LNG transport. The LTSA, provided through the
Swiss marine engine developer WinGD has unveiled its first high-pressure LNG dual-fuel engine, the X-DF-HP, designed to meet the operational demands of ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs). The announcement was made at Marintec China 2025 as shipowners continue to evaluate fuel strategies amid uncertainty around global emissions regulations. New Engine Targets ULCV Efficiency and Power Requirements
Global tanker operator Hercules Tanker Management (HTM) has received the first vessel in its new Ultra-Spec Series of hybrid-ready bunker and chemical tankers. The 7,700 DWT vessel, HTM Harriet, was delivered in October 2025 by Jiangmen Hangtong Shipyard in China and has since departed Southeast Asia on its maiden voyage carrying a full load of
Liebherr has delivered its 50th LS 250 ship crane to German shipowner Briese Schiffahrt, marking a milestone in a partnership that has expanded steadily since 2014. The latest crane will be installed on the multipurpose vessel BBC Shanghai, which is expected to leave an Asian shipyard at the end of November. The delivery reflects ongoing
Strategic Marine has delivered two 42-metre Generation 4 Fast Crew Boats (FCBs) to NMDC LTS, marking the company’s first vessel delivery to the Middle Eastern marine and offshore services provider. The handover expands Strategic Marine’s footprint in the region and reflects growing demand for next-generation crew transfer solutions. First Delivery to NMDC LTS Strengthens Regional
Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) has set a new operational record after discharging 15,687 CBM of pine logs within 24 hours from the vessel MV TOMINI SOLANO, using only electric-vehicle (EV) loaders. The achievement at Berth CJ-14 marks a step forward in the port’s adoption of low-emission cargo-handling solutions. Record Operation Supported by Electrified Equipment DPA
The global transition toward cleaner maritime transport accelerated in 2025, with 25 new zero-emission shipping routes launched this year and emerging economies stepping up their involvement. The latest Annual Progress Report on Green Shipping Corridors from the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum shows the total number of active initiatives worldwide has risen to
Østensjø Rederi has signed a contract with Spain’s Astilleros Gondán for the construction of a new offshore tug, marking the latest addition to the company’s towage fleet. The vessel, based on the Skipsteknisk ST 933 design, is slated for delivery in the first quarter of 2028 and will become the most powerful tug ever built