New Zealand-based electric hydrofoiling technology company Vessev has dropped anchor in the United States market with the launch of its first office in the country, driven by an ambition to address the increasing demand for sustainable maritime solutions. As disclosed, the opening of the new office—
Yinson GreenTech partnered with Wilhelmsen Port Services (WPS) and R W Marine Services (RW) to spur the adoption of marine electrification in Singapore.
Daito Corporation, a subsidiary of Japanese shipping company K Line, has secured a green loan to finance the construction of an electric tugboat ordered in November 2024.
REGENT Craft, a US-based developer and manufacturer of all-electric seagliders, has submitted its design basis agreement (DBA) for the 12-passenger Viceroy seaglider to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), advancing its maritime certification process for seagliders—high-speed, all-electric vessels that oper
European ferry shipping executives have called for a significant expansion of funding for shore power infrastructure.
Hong Kong-based ferry operator Sun Ferry has taken delivery of Xin Ming Zhu 30, a new 35-meter diesel-electric ferry.
Scotland’s state-owned Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has officially handpicked the shipbuilder that will construct seven new Loch-class electric ferries envisioned under its “Small Vessel Replacement Program (SVRP)” aimed at slashing emissions and improving connectivity. As disclosed, CM
Latin America’s first electric tug, which will operate in Chile under an agreement between state-owned company Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (Enap) and harbor towage services provider SAAM, is wrapping up sea trials at Sanmar shipyard’s vicinity in Tuzla Bay, Istanbul.
UK’s Port of Tyne has purchased the country’s first fully electric foiling pilot vessel in line with the Government’s Maritime 2050 strategy, reinforcing the port’s “commitment to innovation, sustainability, and a cleaner future for the maritime sector”.
DeepOcean, Solstad Offshore and Østensjø Rederi have christened and launched their advanced, 24-meter-long unmanned surface vessel (USV) Challenger, following several years of development. GONDAN Shipbuilders started the construction of the USV in March 2024, following the order from USV A/S, a join
AET, a petroleum arm of Malaysia’s shipowner MISC, has joined forces with modular marine batteries developer and maker Fleetzero to develop “the world’s longest-range” plug-in hybrid-electric vessel.
REGENT Craft has revealed the first full-scale seaglider prototype and completed the first on-water tests, kicking off sea trials that are expected to culminate in the first human seaglider flight in mid-2025.
Dutch shortsea ship operator and logistics company Longship recently took delivery of the 8,600 dwt ultra-low emission diesel-electric general cargo vessel Longearth, the third in a series of four units booked at Türkiye’s Atlas Shipyard. As disclosed, the Groningen-headquartered shipping player hel
San Diego-headquartered Flagship Cruises & Events has clinched $15.2 million funding from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop a pair of fully electric zero-emission ferries to serve the San Diego to Coronado route. As disclosed, the CARB Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot P
