Mumbai is preparing to introduce a new mode of urban transport with the launch of electric hydrofoiling vessels, aiming to ease pressure on the city’s road infrastructure and promote sustainable commuting. The initiative, led by local maritime mobility operator JalVimana in collaboration with Swedish marine technology company Candela, will bring a fleet of Candela P-12
AVTL has announced plans to develop a brownfield ammonia terminal at Pipavav, marking a significant step in the expansion of ammonia infrastructure in India. Once completed, this will be the country’s first independent ammonia storage facility. The terminal is aimed at supporting ammonia imports, primarily for the fertilizer sector, which remains a key driver of
Classification society DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to SeaTech Solutions International, in partnership with Oceania Marine Energy, for the design of a new 10,000 cbm ammonia bunkering vessel. The announcement was made during the Ammonia Energy APAC Conference 2025 and builds on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the three parties
Singapore-based Proteus Energy has announced the development of its modular hydrogen fuel cell system designed specifically for maritime applications. The Proteus® Maritime Fuel Cell Solution, launched in collaboration with French hydrogen technology leader Symbio, aims to accelerate decarbonization in harbor craft, offshore support vessels, coastal transport, and inland waterway operations. The first product in the
Dutch marine contractor Van Oord marked a major milestone in its offshore wind ambitions today with the official christening of its newest vessel, Boreas. The ceremony, held in Rotterdam and attended by company staff and invited guests, was led by Carola Schouten, Mayor of Rotterdam. The Boreas is now recognised as the largest and most
Copenhagen, Denmark – A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has named the first vessel in a series of 17,480 TEU vessels equipped with dual-fuel methanol propulsion. The naming event took place on 18 June at Hyundai Heavy Industries’ (HHI) yard in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessel, Berlin Mærsk, is the 14th dual-fuel newbuild entering the Maersk
By winning the coveted Greentech 24th Global Environment Award 2025 in the Environment Protection category, the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) has once again cemented its place in the history of sustainable greatness. The award, which recognized businesses with outstanding contributions to environmental sustainability and protection, was given out at the 24th Greentech Environment &
French shipping giant CMA CGM is holding advanced-level talks with Indian shipyards to build LNG-powered container ships. This is part of the company’s larger plan to grow its presence in India’s maritime sector. Along with shipbuilding, the company is also investing in port and inland infrastructure projects, including a $200 million expansion at the Nhava
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has acquired land in Kandla, Gujarat, for the development of green hydrogen and green ammonia production facilities, reinforcing its commitment to clean energy and sustainable industrial growth. This move aligns with India’s broader push to scale up green hydrogen adoption under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and various sector-specific pilot initiatives.
South Korea’s Pan Ocean has placed an order for two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), marking a strategic move to enhance its competitiveness in the liquid bulk shipping sector. The 300,000 dwt vessels will be built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, with delivery scheduled for the third quarter of 2027. The contract, valued at KRW