Electric
California regulator clears path for US firm to design and build zero-emission vessels
U.S.-based ship design and building company Ghostworks Marine has been given the go-ahead from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop and manufacture zero-emission electric-powered vessels. As disclosed, with this certification under its belt, the company has been authorized to offer i
Stena Line: Brand new methanol-ready hybrid ferry debuts on Belfast-Heysham route
Swedish ferry company Stena Line has welcomed the first of its new methanol-ready hybrid freight ferries to Belfast Harbour, Northern Ireland’s maritime hub.
Cavotec entrusted with Maldives’ first shore power system order
Sweden-based cleantech company Cavotec has been contracted to deliver the first shore power system in the Maldives.
Damen and AAAPropulsion join forces to ‘boost’ electric pod propulsion efficiency
The Netherlands-based shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group has entered into an agreement with compatriot electric propulsion systems manufacturer AAAPropulsion to apply the latter company’s propulsion solution on the former’s electric tugs. As disclosed, the two partners have teamed up to see how AAAPr
ITG, ZES and Nedcargo debut emission-free inland shipping in the Netherlands
Dutch container terminal operator Inland Terminals Group (ITG), compatriot inland shipping company Zero Emission Services (ZES) and logistics company Nedcargo have launched fully emission-free container transport on inland waterways.
UK’s first green shipping corridor is in the making
The UK-based clean energy enabler NatPower Marine and compatriot port operator Peel Ports Group are set to commence installation of shore power at Heysham in September 2025.
K Line’s Seagate orders electric tugboat at Kanagawa Dockyard
Seagate Corporation, a subsidiary of Japanese shipping major Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), has concluded an agreement with compatriot shipbuilder Kanagawa Dockyard for the construction of an electric tugboat powered by a large-capacity lithium-ion battery.
US startup pens $160M deal for deployment of hybrid-electric tugboats
Los Angeles-headquartered electric boat manufacturing startup Arc has inked a $160 million contract with compatriot marine company Curtin Maritime for eight hybrid-electric ship assist tugboats. As disclosed, the tug octet—part of a privately funded project—is set to be constructed in collaboration
ABS, University of Michigan, SIT and Sea Forrest join forces on maritime electrification and battery safety
Representatives from US classification society ABS, University of Michigan, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and Singapore-based propulsion solutions provider Sea Forrest Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore batteries and electrification in maritime applicat
ABS okays 16,000 TEU containership with electric propulsion from HHI and KSOE
HD HHI and HD KSOE have received approval in principle (AiP) from ABS for the concept design of a 16,000 TEU containership with an electric propulsion system.
Denmark welcomes its first electric tugboat
The green transition in Denmark’s maritime sector took an important step forward on September 9, 2025, as Denmark’s – and Svitzer’s – first electric tugboat was named at a ceremony in Copenhagen.
Wärtsilä to deliver electric propulsion system for Molslinjen’s new high-speed ferries
Finland-based technology major Wärtsilä has clinched a contract to supply a fully integrated electric propulsion system with waterjets for a pair of new high-speed catamaran ferries being built for Danish ferry operator Molslinjen. As informed, Wärtsilä is set to provide the integrated propulsion sy
Sanmar launches third electric tug for BOTAŞ
Türkiye’s shipbuilder Sanmar Shipyards has launched the third fully electric tug built for state-owned crude oil and natural gas company BOTAŞ.
Kongsberg Maritime to supply set of solutions for India’s ‘first’ electric tugboat
Norway-based marine technology company Kongsberg Maritime has clinched a contract to deliver a fully integrated equipment package intended for the ‘first-ever’ electric tugboat in India. The project is said to represent the “world’s first” full electric tug integration, marking a “tremendous” leap f