The Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO) announced that it has officially been granted NGO Consultative Status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and has been formally invited to regularly attend the sessions of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This marks a significant step forward in NEMO’s mission to advance the
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is set to inaugurate the Green Hydrogen Summit 2025 on July 18 at the SRM University-AP campus, according to SRM-AP executive director of research, Professor D Narayana Rao. The announcement was made at a press briefing held on Tuesday, where Prof Narayana Rao was joined by SRM-AP pro
Goltens Worldwide has entered a strategic agreement with Orcan Energy AG to support the global deployment of waste heat recovery systems in the maritime sector. The collaboration names Goltens as a preferred and authorized engineering and installation partner for Orcan’s Marine Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems. Headquartered in Munich, Orcan Energy specializes in converting low-temperature
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has announced the launch of its first-ever incentive program to support the deployment of zero emission (ZE) trucks and charging infrastructure in the Puget Sound region. Following a competitive selection process, Zeem Solutions has been awarded the lead role in implementing the initiative. Supported by a 6.2 million dollar grant
IHI Corporation and Royal Vopak have signed a joint development agreement with plans to form a new joint venture focused on building and operating an ammonia terminal in Japan. The project aims to begin operations in the Japanese fiscal year 2030, contributing to the country’s efforts to establish a stable ammonia supply system as part
Chimbusco Pan Nation (CPN) has achieved a regional milestone with the successful delivery of B30 Marine Gasoil (B30 MGO) in Hong Kong. The fuel blend, which contains 30 percent biodiesel and 70 percent conventional marine gasoil, was supplied to Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) on 11 July 2025. This marks the first time OOCL has
ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Keita Ishii, President & COO; hereinafter “ITOCHU”) announced that it recently signed a shipbuilding contract for the construction of a 5,000 m3 ammonia bunkering vessel (hereinafter the “Vessel”) with Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Sasaki Shipbuilding”) and an agreement regarding the construction of an ammonia tank plant that will
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), Government of India, has introduced a new incentive scheme aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric trucks as part of the PM E-DRIVE initiative. This marks the first time the Indian government is offering direct financial support for electric trucks, with a focus on promoting cleaner and more sustainable
Royal Caribbean has officially taken delivery of Star of the Seas, the cruise line’s third vessel powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), reinforcing its commitment to cleaner maritime operations and advancing toward a net-zero emissions future. The handover took place on 11 July 2025 at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, where the ship was
Shipping has introduced Voyage to Zero, a carbon insetting programme aimed at helping freight customers reduce their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. The initiative enables customers to claim emissions savings generated from second-generation biofuels used across the company’s fleet, regardless of whether their cargo was transported on a specific vessel. The programme was officially launched