Korean Register (KR) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have advanced South Korea’s green shipping ambitions following the successful sea trial of the country’s first ammonia dual-fuel propulsion vessel, marking a key milestone in the development of ammonia-fuelled shipping. The project forms part of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ Green Shipping Corridor Construction Support
The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping has been granted consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) following approval by the IMO Council, enabling the independent non-governmental organisation to formally participate in the organisation’s committees, sub-committees and working groups. The recognition marks a significant milestone for the Denmark-based research centre, allowing it
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €450 million loan to support the construction of OMV’s 140 MW green hydrogen production plant in Austria, a project aimed at significantly reducing carbon emissions at the company’s Schwechat refinery and advancing industrial decarbonisation. The facility, currently under construction in Bruck an der Leitha, Lower Austria, represents
COSCO Shipping Investment (Xiamen) Supply Chain Development has commissioned a green energy charging and battery-swapping project at Xiamen Haicang Lingang International Logistics Park in China’s Fujian province, creating a zero-carbon logistics hub designed to support electric heavy-duty trucks serving port container operations. Backed by an investment of approximately 33 million yuan (US$4.86 million), the project
Brazilian offshore vessel operator Starnav has launched Starnav Elektra, the country’s first hybrid-powered platform supply vessel (PSV), marking the introduction of battery-assisted offshore support vessels to the Brazilian market. Launched in March 2026 and scheduled to enter service later the same year, the vessel is the first of 10 battery-equipped PSVs being designed and built
Kongsberg Maritime has signed an agreement to acquire Swedish propulsion specialist Berg Propulsion AB, strengthening its position in the global marine propulsion market and expanding its portfolio of propulsion, hybrid and electrical systems. The acquisition will broaden Kongsberg Maritime’s offering across a wider range of vessel types while enhancing its lifecycle service capabilities through Berg
TT-Line has confirmed the order of a second Green Ship 2.0 ferry, expanding its next-generation fleet renewal programme with another LNG-hybrid vessel designed for future electrification and lower-emission operations in the Baltic Sea. The newbuild, announced on 10 July, follows the company’s first Green Ship 2.0 order placed in late 2025. Both sister vessels will
Daito Corporation, a consolidated subsidiary of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” LINE), has announced plans to build its second battery-electric tugboat, expanding its efforts to decarbonise harbour towage operations in Japan. The new 260 gross ton-class electric tugboat (EV Tugboat No. 2) follows the company’s first electric tug, which is currently under construction, and is expected
JERA Co., Inc. and Samsung C&T Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia value chains and improving supply security across Japan and South Korea. The partnership will examine opportunities to enhance operational flexibility across the hydrogen and ammonia supply chain, supporting both countries’
The International Gas Union (IGU) has called on the European Commission (EC) to preserve liquefaction by equivalence in the forthcoming revision of the EU’s sustainability certification rules, warning that changes to the framework could undermine one of the most scalable pathways for supplying renewable fuels to the maritime sector. The industry body said maintaining the