A fully electric catamaran (E-Kat) ordered by German shipping company AG Reederei Norden-Frisia has wrapped up the official acceptance trials.
AtoB@C Shipping, a Swedish subsidiary of Finland-based shipping company ESL Shipping, has entered into long-term time charter contracts with German shipowner BAAS Shipping from six new low-emission vessels.
Denmark-based towage and marine services provider Svitzer has placed an order for a brand-new battery-powered tug with the aim of delivering near-zero emissions for towage services in the Øresund Strait, which draws the border lines between Sweden and Denmark. As informed, the new tug will be delive
Bibby Marine has signed a shipbuilding contract with the Spanish Armon shipyard for its new electric commissioning service operation vessel (eCSOV) following what the UK vessel owner says was “an amicable move away” from the Gondan shipyard, also based in Spain, with which Bibby Marine signed the in
French sailing freight transport company TransOceanic Wind Transport (TOWT) has unveiled the names of the remaining five sailing cargo ships expected to debut in 2026 and 2027.
As part of its commitment to building a ‘future-ready’ fleet, the UK-based shipowner and provider of marine engineering services James Fisher and Sons plc has placed an order for four LNG dual-fuel tankers at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Yangzhou) Dingheng. As disclosed, the first steel cut
European Maritime Finance (EMF), together with Daehan Shipbuilding and Atlas Maritime, has celebrated the name-giving of its latest eco LR2 115,000 DWT tankers.
Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) has secured a contract to deliver power systems for eight new diesel-electric bulk carriers being built for Wilson ASA at Udupi Cochin Shipyard in India.
Norwegian shipping company Höegh Autoliners has completed one-third of its multi-fuel Aurora-class pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) fleet with the addition of the fourth unit, Höegh Sunlight.
Described as the maritime industry’s “exceptional newbuilding year”, 2024 yielded a record number of LNG-fueled ship deliveries, according to the latest data from DNV’s AFI platform.
Dutch shipping company Pot Scheepvaart has ordered another 6,340 dwt multipurpose ship at compatriot shipyard Royal Bodewes.
CLdN has contracted Elomatic to install tunnel thruster technology on two new hybrid RoRo vessels.
The global containership order book hit a new record in 2024 as the sector prepares to replace aging ships that are not compliant with new environmental regulations. On the other hand, the scrapping volumes are steadily declining, falling in the last three years well below average figures.
The year 2024 was marked by innovative projects in the maritime industry which witnessed the increased adoption of various wind propulsion solutions. Toward year’s end, a ‘revolutionary’ new solar sails-equipped cruise ship concept hit the headlines.
