The Maharashtra government has signed a ₹150 crore memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Zoya Marine Services to establish an electric boat manufacturing facility in Sindhudurg district, supporting the state’s plans to develop Mumbai’s proposed water metro network. The agreement was signed on 9 July at Mantralaya in the presence of Ports and Fisheries Minister Nitesh
Samskip’s SeaShuttle hydrogen-powered container vessel project has been selected as the new demonstrator for the EU-funded HyShip project, supporting efforts to commercialise zero-emission short-sea shipping through liquid hydrogen technology. The collaboration will provide a real-world demonstration of hydrogen-powered freight transport on the Oslo–Rotterdam trade route by integrating onboard liquid hydrogen storage with port bunkering infrastructure.
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has published new guidelines to help shipowners and operators develop and strengthen Safety Management Systems (SMS) for vessels using methanol as a marine fuel, addressing the operational and safety challenges associated with the industry’s growing adoption of alternative fuels. The guidance has been developed by MTF members and industry stakeholders
NatPower Marine, the maritime division of NatPower Group, has signed a strategic agreement to acquire the Aqua superPower international electric boat charging network from ATV Power, strengthening its position in the marine electrification sector and expanding its global charging infrastructure footprint. The acquisition brings the world’s largest international electric charging network for boats and yachts
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 9 with Port of Antwerp-Bruges International NV (PoABI) and APEC Antwerp-Flanders Port Training Center, both based in Belgium, to explore cooperation in capacity building, green port initiatives and digital transformation of port operations, in a move set to strengthen India-Europe maritime ties. The
ITOCHU Corporation has established a joint venture with global marine fuel supplier Peninsula Petroleum Limited to accelerate the development of ammonia bunkering infrastructure at key European ports as the shipping industry prepares for the adoption of zero-carbon marine fuels. The new company, I&P Marine Ammonia Ltd. (IPMA), will focus on developing ammonia bunkering services at
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has entered into a strategic partnership with thyssenkrupp nucera India Private Limited to support the localisation and phased manufacturing of alkaline electrolyser systems for India’s growing green hydrogen sector. The collaboration aims to strengthen BHEL’s capabilities in executing green hydrogen projects while supporting domestic manufacturing of electrolysis technology under the
Arkas Line has highlighted the role of sustainable biofuels in reducing emissions from maritime transport during the Mediterranean Decarbonisation Meetings held in Marseille, where industry leaders discussed pathways to accelerate the region’s transition to low-carbon shipping. The event, organised by Business France, brought together representatives from governments, industry and financial institutions across 11 Mediterranean countries
SAAM Towage has taken delivery of two new tugboats built by SANMAR Shipyards in Türkiye following the successful completion of sea trials. The vessels, SAAM Carancho and SAAM Kanan, will be deployed in Chile and Mexico, respectively, as part of the company’s ongoing fleet renewal programme. The additions increase SAAM Towage’s fleet of SANMAR-built tugboats
Ricardo has completed a feasibility study examining the use of ammonia as a marine fuel, delivering combustion system concepts and validated fuel injection data to support the next phase of ammonia engine development under the FASTMOVE project. The project—Feasibility of Ammonia 4-Stroke Marine Engines in Offshore Vessels (FASTMOVE)—was carried out in partnership with Brunel University