Singapore’s Pinnacle Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd has launched its 50th vessel, President 100, which will commence 1,000 hours of real-time trials to assess the viability and performance of B100 biodiesel in marine applications. Operated by Prestige Ocean Pte Ltd, the vessel will gather data on emissions, fuel behaviour, and operational performance while running entirely on
Assam has paused its flagship green hydrogen policy, causing uncertainty among investors and developers who had shown early interest in the state’s clean energy ambitions. Government and industry sources confirmed the move, which comes just months after the policy’s launch in February. The northeastern state had sought to position itself as a green hydrogen hub
Odisha is positioning itself as a key player in India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the state government holding high-level discussions on scaling up green hydrogen and green ammonia production. At a meeting chaired by MNRE Secretary Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi and Odisha Chief Secretary Shri
Hyundai Glovis has signed a landmark agreement with Avikus, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai, to retrofit seven Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) in its fleet with the HiNAS Control autonomous navigation system. The deal represents the shipping industry’s first fleet-wide deployment of AI-powered navigation on PCTCs and further advances Avikus’ growing portfolio of commercial
Port of Manaus operator Super Terminais Comercio e Industria Ltda (Super Terminais) has placed a repeat order for three Konecranes Gottwald ESP.10 pedestal-mounted cranes. The deal was booked in Q2 2025, with handover scheduled for Q3 2026. Super Terminais is repeating its landmark 2021 purchase of the first three Konecranes Gottwald ESP.10 mobile harbor cranes
Covestro and HGK Shipping have renewed their long-term collaboration with an agreement extending their existing logistics partnership until 2040. As part of this renewed commitment, the companies plan to retrofit the “Amadeus Titanium,” a liquid coaster operated by Amadeus Schiffahrts- und Speditions GmbH, with wind-assist technology to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions. The vessel
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Council convened in Beijing last week for its 91st session (C91), focusing on the association’s ongoing work in decarbonisation, digital transformation, governance and technical rulemaking. A major focus of C91 was assessing progress on safe decarbonisation and the digital transition. The Council acknowledged the rapid development of technical
A consortium of leading Japanese maritime companies and academic institutions has been selected by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) to develop a next-generation digital platform focused on advancing shipbuilding technologies that support alternative fuels and sustainable operations. Titled “Development of Integrated Simulation Platform for Sustainable and Competitive Maritime Industry”, the five-year project will
The European Commission has adopted a new greenhouse gas emissions methodology for low carbon hydrogen and related fuels, completing the regulatory structure needed to support the growth of a clean hydrogen market across the European Union. This methodology, introduced under the Hydrogen and Gas Market Directive, complements existing rules on renewable hydrogen and renewable fuels
Commodity trading giant Trafigura has announced plans to deploy ZeroNorth’s digital optimisation platform across its controlled fleet of more than 350 vessels. The implementation will include voyage optimisation, emissions analytics, and vessel reporting solutions aimed at improving efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. As part of the collaboration, Trafigura will also acquire an equity stake in