RINA, the inspection, certification, ship classification and consulting engineering company, has announced at Nor-Shipping the Approval in Principle (AiP) of a new Ultramax bulker design developed by SDARI (Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute) in collaboration with Almi Marine Management S.A.. This milestone was achieved through a Joint Development Project (JDP) between RINA, Almi
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Bureau Veritas (BV) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in maritime digitalisation, decarbonisation, and talent development. 2. The MoU was signed by MPA Chief Executive, Mr Teo Eng Dih, and BV Group CEO, Ms Hinda Gharbi. This renewal builds on the successful
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez emphasized the global shipping industry’s need for significant investment in technology and alternative fuels to achieve a net-zero transformation and drive sector-wide change at the Blue Economy Finance Forum in Monaco. The global shipping industry is preparing for a net-zero transformation that will have a sector-wide impact on everything from supply
In a landmark development for India’s marine fisheries sector, the Mumbai Research Centre of the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology successfully launched “Vikalpika”, the nation’s first electric fishing vessel, on 26 May 2025 at Gorai Creek, Mumbai. This pioneering innovation marks a critical step towards decarbonizing marine operations, aligning with India’s commitment to sustainable and
A first-of-its-kind innovation for ammonia-powered ships As a frontrunner in enabling ammonia as a marine fuel, Alfa Laval has achieved a significant milestone by securing an order to deliver the world’s first marine boiler system designed to function as an Ammonia Release Mitigation System (ARMS) for the safe incineration of ammonia wastes. The system will
The Port of Gothenburg has signed a contract for the construction of a transformer station serving the port’s container and car terminals. The facility is a key part of the infrastructure required to enable shore power connection for both container vessels and car/RoRo ships – something that will be available at the port before 2030.
APM Terminals and SANY Marine have signed a Master Framework Agreement for the future supply of battery-electric terminal tractors to APM Terminals, marking a significant step in the company’s decarbonisation strategy. Under the agreement, about 500 diesel-powered terminal tractors across APM Terminals’ global network will be replaced with battery-electric models by 2030. This transition is
Engineering group Cavotec has secured a contract valued at approximately €1.55 million to supply a shore power system for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ cruise terminal. Awarded by Equans and co-funded by the European Union, the project aims to enhance environmental sustainability by enabling cruise ships to connect to land-based electricity while docked. The shore power
The cost of producing green hydrogen in India could fall by up to 40%, driven by supportive government policies and financial incentives, according to a new joint report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research & Analytics. The report, titled India’s $2.1bn Leap Towards its Green Hydrogen Vision, projects
At the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) emphasized the urgent need to advance a sustainable ocean economy as a core pillar of human development. Speaking during Ocean Action Panel 6, UNDP reiterated its commitment to promoting sustainable ocean-based economies, strengthening maritime transport, and enhancing the resilience of coastal