Project CAPTURED has reached two significant regulatory milestones that strengthen the commercial viability of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS), following the successful demonstration of the world’s first end-to-end value chain for captured and liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO₂). The project has secured European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) recognition for onboard captured CO₂ while
Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, inaugurated and flagged off its Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle (EV) Fleet, marking a major step towards sustainable logistics operations. How the launch was conducted The hybrid event was led from the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, with the ceremonial flag-off taking place at DPE Tiruvottiyur through
The Port of Hamburg has completed a comprehensive risk assessment and safety framework for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering, marking a key milestone in preparing the German port to support ammonia-powered shipping. Developed in collaboration with MB Energy, the initiative establishes the safety requirements for handling ammonia as a marine fuel and positions Hamburg as “ammonia-ready” for
The Maritime Battery Forum (MBF) has welcomed Arc, a U.S.-based developer of electric and hybrid-electric marine propulsion systems, as its newest member, strengthening collaboration on the adoption of battery technologies across the maritime sector. Arc brings expertise in designing fully integrated electric propulsion systems, combining battery engineering, software, thermal management and propulsion technologies for recreational,
India is well positioned to become a leading supplier of low-carbon marine fuels, thanks to its ability to produce cost-competitive green hydrogen and green ammonia, according to a new study by the Global Maritime Forum (GMF). The report identifies India’s abundant renewable energy resources, strategic location along major global shipping routes and supportive policy initiatives
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) and PSA International (PSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly accelerate the adoption of low-carbon solutions across the maritime value chain. The agreement was officially signed by Ivan Chiang, Chief Logistics Officer & Senior Vice President of Yang Ming, and Eddy Ng, Group Head of
Wärtsilä has signed its first lifecycle service agreement covering Carnival Corporation’s LNG-fuelled cruise ships, securing an eight-year contract to provide maintenance and performance support for four cruise vessels across the Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line fleets. The agreement, booked in Q2 2026, covers two vessels already in service and two newbuild cruise ships currently
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has released new guidelines to help shipping companies develop and adapt Safety Management Systems (SMS) for methanol-fuelled vessels, supporting the safe adoption of one of the maritime industry’s fastest-growing alternative fuels. Developed in collaboration with BIMCO and other industry stakeholders, the guidance translates methanol-specific risks into practical recommendations aligned with
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has warned that marine fuels meeting ISO 8217 quality specifications are increasingly causing operational problems onboard vessels, highlighting the need for shipowners to look beyond routine compliance testing when assessing fuel quality. According to LR’s latest Fuel Oil Bunker Analysis and Advisory Service (FOBAS) Fuel Quality Report for the first half of
Everllence has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WE Tech Solutions to explore strategic cooperation on electrification, energy efficiency and decarbonisation technologies for the global maritime industry. The partnership aims to combine the companies’ expertise in electrical integration, retrofit engineering and lifecycle services to help shipowners improve vessel efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and lower