
Norwegian technology group Kongsberg has celebrated a world first by testing and verifying a full-scale, full-size, zero-emission drivetrain powered by hydrogen fuel cells designed for ships and ferries.

Sweden-based companies Alfa Laval and Wallenius have finalized the creation of a JV to speed up Oceanbird wind propulsion tech deployment.

Swedish engine manufacturer Volvo Penta has been contracted to provide a hybrid solution for Hurtigruten Svalbard’s new sightseeing vessel, which will begin a pilot test in Svalbard in May 2022.

German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions has revealed its plans to work on upgrading its four-stroke engines to run on green future fuels, including methanol and ammonia.

Norwegian Kongsberg Maritime (KM) and Finnish Norsepower have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the integration of auxiliary wind propulsion to new and existing vessels in diverse maritime markets.

British arms, security, and aerospace company BAE Systems has launched its next-generation power and propulsion system for the marine market to help operators reach zero emissions.

German manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions (ES) has secured a contract with Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to provide ten ME-GI engines for 7,000 TEU container ships.

Swiss marine engine designer and power system integrator WinGD has revealed that its engines will be able to run on methanol and ammonia from 2024 and 2025 respectively.

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä revealed plans to commercially launch its Two-Stroke Future Fuels Conversion platform during the first quarter of 2022.

Danish engineering company Danfoss is powering what is said to be the first Portuguese-built fully electric ferry, set to replace its diesel-powered counterpart.

Berg Propulsion has signed a key supplier and cooperation agreement with Yaskawa Environmental Energy/The Switch to accelerate drive into electric propulsion.

Marine robotics company Ocean Infinity and its partners are planning to build a marine propulsion test facility with an integrated ammonia marine propulsion system (AMPS).

Norwegian shipowner Eidesvik Offshore ASA has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with compatriot oil company Aker BP and Alma, a venture under establishment by Clara Venture Labs, to explore opportunities for utilising Alma’s proprietary fuel cell technology to accelerate the move to z

Towage services provider KOTUG International will use Shift Clean Energy’s new PwrSwäp clean energy service — which uses swappable batteries on a pay-as-you-go basis — on KOTUG’s E-Pusher vessels.