The Grimaldi Group has added another ammonia-ready pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) to its fleet with the delivery of Grande Melbourne, the third in a series of seven vessels built by subsidiaries of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). The ship was officially named and delivered at the Port of Shanghai on October 22. The
Rolls-Royce has announced the successful testing of the world’s first high-speed marine engine powered exclusively by methanol. Conducted at the company’s test facility in Friedrichshafen, Germany, the trial marks a key milestone in the meOHmare research project — a collaborative effort aimed at developing climate-neutral propulsion systems for maritime applications. The test involved engineers from
AS Tallink Grupp has started using bio-liquefied natural gas (bio-LNG) on its shuttle vessels, marking a step toward cleaner maritime transport in the Baltic Sea region. The company confirmed that its newest vessel, MyStar, has completed six bunkering operations with bio-LNG over the past few months. The renewable liquefied natural gas, supplied by Elenger, is
India is fast-tracking its transition toward clean maritime energy by transforming major ports into centres for green hydrogen production, bunkering, and export, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced on Tuesday during India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 in Mumbai. “Across the country, over 12 million tonnes of green hydrogen-based e-fuel capacity has
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Maritime Leaders’ Conclave during India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and chaired the Global Maritime CEO Forum. In his address, the Prime Minister lauded Gujarat’s Kandla Port, calling it the pride of the country. He said that, for the first time, an Indian port has set up a
India marked a defining moment in its maritime journey as the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) inaugurated India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 in Mumbai, setting the stage for a sustainable, digitally advanced, and globally connected maritime ecosystem. The opening day saw the signing of strategic MoUs worth nearly ₹55,000 crore between Indian and
Dubai, UAE — Goltens Dubai has announced the successful launch of the Captain Arctic, a near-zero-emission exploration vessel designed to operate in some of the world’s most environmentally sensitive regions. The launch follows the completion of hull fabrication, marking a major step toward sustainable vessel operations in polar waters. Developed through a collaboration between the
The EU-funded MARPOWER project (Efficient Zero-Emissions Gas Turbine POWER System for MARitime Transport) has reported notable progress in its first year of development, moving closer to delivering next-generation clean energy solutions for the maritime industry. The initiative aims to address one of the shipping sector’s most urgent challenges — decarbonization. Shipping currently accounts for nearly
The CMA CGM Group has signed a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the construction of six LNG-powered containerships, marking a significant milestone for India’s shipbuilding sector. The French shipping major becomes the first international carrier to commission LNG-fueled vessels from an Indian shipyard. All six vessels will be registered under the
Mumbai, India — Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) to collaborate in the tugboat sector across India. The agreement was formalized on October 27 during India Maritime Week 2025, a five-day international maritime event held in Mumbai. Partnership