SAAM Towage presented encouraging results from its electric tugboat program at the Tug Technology 2025 conference, highlighting progress in maritime decarbonisation through its flagship initiative, the Dynamo Project. Launched in early 2024, the project deployed two electric tugboats in the Port of Vancouver, with a third vessel slated to begin operations in Puerto Chacabuco, Chile,
Wärtsilä, a global leader in marine technology, has announced significant advancements in its 4-stroke ammonia engine solution, reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions of up to 90% compared to conventional diesel engines. The improvements follow extensive testing conducted since the engine’s commercial debut in November 2023. According to Wärtsilä, the ammonia-powered version of its Wärtsilä
The all-electric CBG 500 E crane, known for its high handling capacities and environmentally friendly operation, will be delivered to PT Bahtera Bahari Shipyard (PT BBS) at the end of October 2025 – PT BBS, a prominent Indonesian shipbuilder based in Batam, has invested in the crane to support the operational needs of its sister
New Delhi, India — India is preparing to launch e-Samudra, a comprehensive web-based platform aimed at modernising its maritime sector through digitisation and sustainable practices. Set to go live in October 2025, the initiative is expected to streamline operations across ports, shipping, and coastal trade, while aligning with the nation’s climate and economic development goals.
Rotterdam, Netherlands — The Port of Rotterdam Authority has introduced a pilot programme featuring a fully electric hydrofoil vessel as part of its broader efforts to modernise and decarbonise its fleet. The Artemis EF-12 Workboat, named RPA ZERO, has officially entered operational trials this week on the Nieuwe Maas, marking a significant step in maritime
Hanoi, Vietnam — In a strategic move aimed at accelerating Vietnam’s clean energy transition, French hydrogen pioneer HDF Energy and Southern Power Corporation (EVNSPC), a key subsidiary of Vietnam Electricity (EVN), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore green hydrogen power projects. The collaboration focuses on remote islands in southern Vietnam and was
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — Global shipping and logistics group CMA CGM has announced a significant development in sustainable inland waterway transport with the launch of Vietnam’s first fully electric container barge. The milestone initiative, aimed at reducing carbon emissions in Southeast Asia, is supported by the creation of a solar-powered charging station at
Smart Green Shipping (SGS) has announced the successful completion of sea trials for its FastRig wind-assisted propulsion system, conducted in late 2024 aboard the MV Pacific Grebe, a vessel typically used for transporting nuclear waste. The trials mark a significant step forward for wind-assisted propulsion in commercial shipping, demonstrating both the practical installation and operational
Moeve has signed a strategic long-term agreement with Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea to deliver up to 40,000 tons of second-generation (2G) marine biofuel through December 2025 in the Canary Islands. The deal, Moeve’s largest biofuel contract to date and its first in the archipelago, includes the option to extend supply into 2026. This agreement strengthens Moeve’s
RIC Energy and Siemens have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing projects in renewable hydrogen, green ammonia, and e-fuels across Spain. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that lays the groundwork for technical and financial cooperation in the development of large-scale sustainable energy infrastructure. At the centre of this collaboration