by Stas Margaronis The optimistic expectations of global tanker owners could be in for a surprise if nations decide they cannot tolerate a long-term increase in high fuel prices and…
Alternative Sources of Energy
Methane in shipping LNG-fuelled ships and the switch to low-GHG methane Thank you for your interest in DNV’s Methane in Shipping white paper, which examines how the existing LNG fleet and infrastructure…
London – June 01, 2026: The latest installations of wind propulsion technology on large commercial vessels have pushed the global fleet of cargo ships capable of harnessing wind energy beyond…
HD visual available at this link. Nantes (France) and Vienna (Austria), May 28, 2026 – Lhyfe (EURONEXT: LHYFE), one of the world’s pioneers in the production of green hydrogen for the decarbonisation of industry…
A Perfect Storm Forecast for Posidonia 2026: Wind Propulsion, International Shipping, and the Energy Transition
London, UK – May 19, 2026: The global maritime industry’s accelerating return to wind-powered shipping will take centre stage at this year’s Posidonia exhibition in Athens, as the Greek shipping…
Andreas Stamatopoulos and Aimilios Sapranidis question live on EPT3 102FM John Faraclas on the current geoplitical situation and how Shipping is being affected with The Strait of Hormuz and Ukraine…
Two acclaimed Greek journalists questioned John Faraclas of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk in London on the current warring situation on EPT3 102FM Radio; a very timely interview given the gloabl uncertainty with two…
bound4blue and Cryosafe Services partner to support LNG Carrier eSAIL® applications
Barcelona, 14/05/2026: Cryosafe Services, a leader in LNG operations and consultancy support services, has signed a partnership agreement with bound4blue to collaborate towards the application of bound4blue eSAIL® integration for LNG Carrier…
Anemoi Rotor Sails Confirm Long-Term Reliability as M/V Afros Completes Successful Second Dry Dock Survey
Anemoi Marine Technologies (Anemoi) has marked a major milestone for wind-assisted propulsion as M/V Afros, the world’s first bulk carrier fitted with Rotor Sails, successfully completed its second intermediate survey…
Barcelona, 29 April 2026 – bound4blue has completed the second in an agreed rollout of five ‘plug and play’ suction sail installations across Maersk Tanker’s advanced fleet of medium-range (MR) tankers.…
North Star closes four-vessel deal, bolsters market-leading position and continues growth journey
The four-vessel transaction broadens North Star’s client base, extends its operational reach and adds capacity to support customers across the European offshore wind market. North Star, a leading, fully integrated…
Navigating the Great Transitions: Strategic Insights from Delphi Economic Forum XI
By Maria Themeli, Strategic Advisor to CEOs | SEALS Strategy Oversight As the 11th Delphi Economic Forum (2026) concludes today in the historic landscape of Delphi, the message for the global business…
Saturday, April 25, 2026 This is a gentle reminder that the Watts & Waves Forum will take place on Monday, 27 April 2026 at the ESCP Montparnasse Campus in Paris. As the energy transition progresses,…
The scale of the maritime industry continues to shape the conversation around future energy systems, as activity builds across key international forums this month. Regulatory, policy and technical discussions are…
ClassNK grants Approval in Principle (AiP) for ‘Ammonia-Fueled Panamax Bulk Carrier Equipped with an IMO Type B Independent Fuel Tank’
ClassNK grants Approval in Principle (AiP) for ‘Ammonia-Fueled Panamax Bulk Carrier Equipped with an IMO Type B Independent Fuel Tank’ developed by Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships– certificate…
NYK Line, Golden Island, and Yara Clean Ammonia unveil landmark partnership to jointly drive ammonia fuel sales & marketing in Singapore
Advancing decarbonized fuel supply business at the world’s largest bunkering ports. NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“NYK Line”), Golden Island Pte. Ltd. (“Golden Island”), and Yara Clean Ammonia Norge AS (“Yara…
As the LNG‑capable fleet continues to expand, demand for low‑GHG methane, including bio-methane and e‑methane, is expected to grow in the coming decades. With around 800 LNG‑capable ships in operation…
Versatility in UK offshore wind support fleets essential as market gears up for AR7 project delivery
Adopting new and re-energising existing, highly capable vessels, will be critical to delivering UK “mega projects” Flexible, multi-purpose fleets will be key to weathering future market fluctuations Chartwell has seen…
Power increase for Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia engine supports more efficient ammonia‑fuelled vessel designs
Wärtsilä Corporation, 16 April at 11:00 AM EET Technology group Wärtsilä announces that its 4‑stroke engine solution for ammonia fuel now offers a higher power rating. As part of the…
Race to regulate nuclear-powered shipping gathers pace as global experts meet in London London, 15 April 2026: As Member States at the International Maritime Organization and the International Atomic Energy Agency advance work to modernise…
London, April 15, 2026: Climate technology company Bennu Climate and maritime innovation venture catalyst lomarlabs have launched the first extended at-sea trial of a system designed to remove methane during normal ship operations. The 12-month…
Anemoi and NACKS Rotor Sail integration design for Ultramax segment receives AiP from Class NK
Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd (Anemoi) and Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co. Ltd (NACKS) have developed new wind-assisted propulsion (WAPS) integration solutions for Ultramax bulk carriers as the vessel segment…
New report finds LNG remains cruise shipping’s most deployable decarbonisation option
LNG remains the most mature and immediately deployable alternative fuel available to the cruise sector as global and regional emissions rules tighten. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the latest report in its…
Efficient marshaling de-risks project against unavoidable high winds While windy locations naturally make ideal spots for offshore wind farms, they bring challenges when it comes to assembling wind turbines –…
Zeewolde, April 13, 2026 – Dutch wind-assisted ship propulsion specialist Econowind is moving into the deepsea market with the launch of its new 5-series VentoFoil, a larger steel suction wing…
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