
The Swedish government has moved to ban discharges from exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCSs) in Swedish territorial waters.

UK-based classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has joined the LOWNOISER project, a new initiative aimed at tackling underwater noise pollution caused by maritime traffic.

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and Nippon Gas Line jointly obtained approval in principle (AiP) for a low-pressure type liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier for coastal transportation.

Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with compatriot car exporter Be Forward for pure car carrier book and claim service for used car transport to Africa.

Cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has confirmed an order for four new cruise ships with sustainability features to be constructed by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.

Swedish marine technology company Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire NRG Marine, the UK-based provider of ultrasonic anti-fouling solutions for marine, oil and gas, and industrial applications.

German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has revealed long-term financing totaling $4 billion for the 24 liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel boxships that the company booked in October 2024 at two Chinese shipyards. As explained, the green financing comprises four elements. The German container shipping

India has unveiled its intention to set up an INR 250 billion (about $2.9 billion) maritime development fund (MDF) to grow the national ship fleet and support the domestic shipbuilding and repair sector.

Greece’s Capital Ship Management Corp (CAPITAL) has expanded its fleet with two new LNG-ready eco-type crude oil/product carriers.

The on-engine NOx reduction solution for marine two-stroke engines, designed by Swiss marine power company WinGD, has received type approval and is set for first-time deployment on commercial engines.

Following the IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 12) session, bunker ships certified as oil tankers are set to be permitted to carry biofuel blends containing up to 30% biofuel. As informed, the PPR session was held in London from January 27 to 31, 2025, featuring discussion

Norwegian government enterprise Enova has picked 15 projects investigating investments in ammonia bunkering facilities along the Norwegian coast to receive pre-project support.

Orders for wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) are set to accelerate in the coming years due to a surge in industry interest combined with systems builders and yards scaling up production and installation capacity, classification society DNV said.

Panama’s memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), aimed at boosting trade and infrastructure cooperation, has been revoked as the former opted not to renew the agreement amid geopolitical tensions and US pressure. Following the official visit of the US S