Lomarlabs, an innovation arm of Lomar Shipping, has joined forces with technology company Newlight to pilot hydrogen-diesel engine retrofits and accelerate cost-effective, lower-emission solutions for maritime decarbonization.
Dutch short-sea shipping company Vertom Group recently named the second unit in a series of twelve 6,000 dwt diesel-electric vessels that the company booked at India’s Chowgule shipyard. As disclosed, Vertom held a christening ceremony for the latest addition to its fleet’s roster, the MV Vertom Ria
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
South Korea-based Vinssen, a maritime decarbonization-oriented technology provider, has bagged approval in principle (AiP) from compatriot classification society Korean Register (KR) for the country’s ‘first’ tugboat using a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system. According to Vinssen, which primarily
Hanwha Aerospace has received approval in principle (AIP) from DNV for its 200 kW hydrogen fuel cell system designed for maritime applications.
Norwegian shipping company Odfjell has completed the first installation of a wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS) on one of its vessels, the 49,000 dwt chemical tanker Bow Olympus.
Andorra-based marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy is set to manufacture and supply a battery system that would power the world’s ‘first-ever’ battery-electric methanol tug, currently under construction at Türkiye’s Uzmar shipyard. As disclosed, AYK Energy will outfit the tugboat—which will join D
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.
Norwegian technology provider Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to convert a double-ended car ferry operated by Swedish ferry transportation company Öresundlinjen to emission-free battery-powered operation. As disclosed, the vessel in question is the 111.2-meter-long MF Hamlet, which services th
The maritime industry has witnessed the resurgence of engine retrofits to LNG marine fuel in 2024 as shipowners’ short-term solution for immediate carbon reductions amid strengthening regulatory requirements, Lloyd’s Register (LR) found in its latest Engine Retrofit Report.
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
MISC Berhad (MISC), Malaysia’s energy-related maritime services provider, has been linked to an order for two dual-fuel very large ethane carriers (VLECs) to be built by South Korea’s titan HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. As confirmed by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) in a stock
UK’s GT Wings has installed its first AirWing wind propulsion system onboard a general cargo vessel owned by Carisbrooke Shipping, reaching “a major milestone in sustainable shipping”.
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
