ABB has won a contract with Cochin Shipyard to supply power and propulsion systems for two forthcoming electric tugs. Due for delivery to Polestar Maritime in 2027 as part of Phase 1 of India’s Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP)1 , the vessels will operate out of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA). JNPA is India’s largest container
Aurora Class vessel visits Ennore, Mumbai and Pipavav as Höegh Autoliners strengthens India-Europe automotive trade links Norwegian car carrier operator Höegh Autoliners has marked the maiden call of its flagship Aurora Class vessel, Höegh Aurora, to India, with port calls at Ennore, Mumbai and Pipavav. The visit comes shortly after India and Norway announced a
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation, innovation, and manpower development. The MOU was signed on 25 May 2026 by Mr Ang Wee Keong, Chief Executive of MPA, and Mr Soren Toft, Chief Executive Officer
Industry leaders discuss regulation, economics and deployment pathways for nuclear-powered vessels Growing interest in nuclear propulsion for commercial shipping was highlighted during a high-level industry roundtable hosted by Lloyd’s Register at Posidonia 2026 in Athens, as governments, regulators and maritime stakeholders examined the role of nuclear energy in the sector’s long-term decarbonisation strategy. The event
Cruise operator says it achieved IMO 2030 carbon intensity target ahead of schedule MSC Group has released its 2025 Sustainability Report for its cruise division, covering both MSC Cruises and luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys, outlining progress on decarbonisation, environmental initiatives and workforce development as the company continues to expand its global cruise operations. According
CMA CGM NOTRE DAME begins Asia-Europe service as part of carrier’s low-emission fleet expansion CMA CGM Group has marked the maiden Singapore call of the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME, a new liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered container vessel that is currently the largest containership operating under the French flag. The vessel began its maiden commercial voyage
Standardised battery solution aims to reduce fuel use, emissions and installation downtime Wattlab has introduced a modular battery system for inland vessels designed to be installed within a single day, targeting one of the major barriers slowing battery adoption in inland shipping: high installation costs and extended vessel downtime. The new system, called WEstack, is
Echandia Core targets lower upfront investment and smaller installation footprint for marine battery projects Echandia has launched a new lithium-titanium-oxide (LTO) battery system for marine applications, aimed at reducing the upfront cost and installation footprint associated with vessel electrification projects. The new system, called Echandia Core, is designed for fully electric and hybrid vessel operations
The collaboration pairs Fleetzero’s marine power and autonomy stack with Thoma-Sea’s shipbuilding scale and Glosten’s vessel design and marine engineering expertise, advancing autonomous vessel solutions for commercial and defense missions. Fleetzero, a U.S.-based developer of marine technology, today announced a collaboration with Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, a leading U.S. shipbuilder, and Glosten, a Seattle-based global naval
BHP and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) have blended biofuels from two distinct feedstocks—used cooking oil and waste animal fats —and introduced the lower-emissions marine fuel into a BHP-chartered bulk carrier as part of a pilot project. The BHP and GCMD pilot will assess how biofuels from multiple feedstocks can be blended, handled,