PowerCell secures breakthrough contract to equip world’s first hydrogen-powered bulk carriers
Order to supply fuel cell systems for two hydrogen-powered bulk carriers for GMI Rederi AS highlights the strong momentum of the Marine System 225.
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Panama Canal announces implementation of 'NetZero Slot[ to advance maritime decarbonisation
The new category is designed to encourage the decarbonisation of maritime shipping and to support the canal’s institutional commitment to achieving net-zero.
Marine expert calls for new engineering solutions and renews call for a shake-up in safety training to combat alarming death-rate study
A leading maritime training expert with a long career at the front line as Head of Safety and Training has said that the safety culture in many companies operating vessels is sorely lacking, citing time pressures and outdated training contributing to an alarming number of deaths in enclosed spaces.
Nippon Paint Marine joins RightShip Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program to improve marine safety and sustainability
The agreement between Nippon Paint Marine and RightShip will include the sharing and validation of data covering coating and operational performance areas, such as hull roughness and emissions reduction.
Eastern Pacific Shipping and Avikus sign retrofit contract for AI-based autonomous navigation solution
The agreement will see Avikus’ HiNAS Control, SVM and HiNAS Cloud systems deployed on two EPS-managed vessels – a bulk carrier and a suezmax tanker.
JR Shipping Group expands fleet with order of two low-emission ECO-8500 short sea dry cargo vessels
JR Shipping Group has announced the expansion of its fleet with the order of two diesel electric driven, high cubic 8500 dwt ECO short sea dry cargo vessels with long year yard partner Chowgule Shipbuilding in India.
Vale and Petrobras announce a partnership to test fuel with renewable content on bulk carrier
The product was formulated by Petrobras Singapore (PSPL) itself in its locally leased tanks, by blending 76% fossil fuel oil from the refineries of the Petrobras System and 24% UCOME, a biofuel originating from the processing of used cooking oil (UCO), purchased in the region.
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Engine retrofits to reduce emissions on two bulk carriers
Technology group Wärtsilä will upgrade the Wärtsilä RT-flex main engines on two bulk carrier vessels owned by Turkey-based Ulusoy Sealines. The planned engine retrofits and upgrades will extend the vessels’ operational life and improve performance and fuel efficiency, thereby reducing emissions. The orders were booked by Wärtsilä in 4Q24 and 1Q25.
DNV verifies 11.1 million t carbon dioxide emissions avoided for Jotun coated vessels
To ensure quantifiable numbers on emissions Jotun coated vessels have avoided thanks to its coatings in 2024, DNV Maritime Advisory has performed a technical evaluation and verified that 11.1 million t of CO2 were avoided in 2024 for Jotun coated vessels.
Procureship announces ESG agreement with Achilles Maritime Network
Achilles, a provider of supply chain risk management solutions, and Procureship, the world’s leading e-procurement platform have agreed a long-term partnership to enhance the ESG capabilities of the shipping industry’s procurement processes.
MOL deploys the world's first ammonia-fuelled Capesize bulkers
These will be the world's first ammonia dual-fuel Capesize bulkers and chemical tankers.
Baltic Exchange and Veson Nautical launch revamped Baltic99 Questionnaire to enhance bulk carrier vetting processes
Baltic Exchange and Veson Nautical have announced the launch of the latest version of the official Baltic99 questionnaire for the dry bulk sector.
Green strategies for dry bulk shipping
Esther Chua, AXSMarine, discusses strategies for reducing emissions in the dry bulk industry through operational improvements, fuel transition advancements and innovative tools.
NYK conducts biofuel trial on coal carrier for Tohoku Electric Power
This is the first time in Japan that a coal carrier has been used to test biofuel for a domestic power utility company. Mitsubishi Corporation Energy Co., Ltd. in the Keihin area facilitated the supply of biofuel for the vessel.
Econowind passes 100th VentoFoil unit sold
Econowind has surpassed 100 VentoFoil units sold, marking a milestone in the shipping industry’s shift towards Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion.