SRC Group’s Methanol Superstorage system has received Type Approval from RINA, in a formal recognition of a solution which allows shipowners and operators to use methanol and ethanol as green…
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Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, have signed a contract for the construction of a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper Dredger. The agreement,…
Strategic Marine expands into the pleasure craft sector with new yacht support vessel as sector demand grows
Strategic Marine, a leading builder of high-performance aluminium vessels, has launched a new yacht support vessel designed exclusively for the pleasure craft sector in collaboration with MAG Subsea Pte Ltd…
Bureau Veritas launches Offshore Center of Excellence to support global rise in new energy activity
Singapore, April 22, 2026: Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC), has announced the launch of its Offshore Center of Excellence in Asia…
– Armon Shipyards will deliver the catamaran to the shipping company in May – The ship is expected to operate in the Canary Islands if the acquisition of Armas Trasmediterránea…
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…
Lloyd’s Register assesses AI navigation technology in live vessel trial with Orca AI
The trial assessed the performance of an AI-based navigation platform, focusing on its role in enhancing situational awareness and supporting human decision-making at sea. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has tested Orca AI‘s AI-powered…
DNV and SIT sign new agreement to advance Singapore’s remote and autonomous maritime capabilities
Singapore, 22 April 2026: DNV and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) have signed a new Research Collaboration Agreement (RCA) to jointly support the development of remote and autonomous maritime…
ECONAVIS SELECTED TO LEAD U.S STUDY ON INTEGRATED PROPULSION OPTIMISATION EcoNavis Solutions has been selected by a U.S Federal Government agency to lead a federally-backed project aimed at demonstrating how…
Leading developer of electric hydrofoiling vessels partners with Australian clean energy transport venture to launch a high-speed, zero-emissions water transit network. Auckland, NZ – Vessev, the technology company designing and building…
Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific requirements. Commercial shipping’s leading…
Bubble Robotics raises $5M to build the ocean’s autonomous workforce, powering industries, ecosystems and maritime security Emerging from stealth mode, Bubble Robotics is deploying a new class of “Physical AI”…
Wärtsilä launches next-generation simulation platform to support future-ready maritime training
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press Release, 21 April 2026 at 11:00 AM EET Technology group Wärtsilä announces the launch of NTPRO 7, a next‑generation bridge and ship‑handling simulator designed to support future‑ready maritime…
LR – Class News 08/2026: Revised speed trial requirements for new construction ships
Revised speed trial requirementsfor new construction ships Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship operators, ship managers, ship designers and shipbuilders. From 1 May 2026, revised speed trial regulations come…
Procureship strengthens Asia-Pacific presence as key shipowners in Singapore and wider region join e-procurement platform
Singapore – Procureship, the maritime industry’s leading e-procurement platform provider, has recently welcomed more than a dozen major shipowners from across Asia and the Middle East to its platform as part…
Engine Retrofit Report 2026 update Download Report As regulation lags and uncertainty persists, the pressure to act on engine retrofits is quietly building. Lloyd’s Register’s latest Engine Retrofit Report:…
Strategic expansion in the Greek market: MASO Strategic strengthens its team and invests in AI-driven strategy
MASO Strategic announces a dual strategic move marking a new phase of growth in the Greek market, strengthening its presence across the maritime, healthcare and broader business sectors. As part…
Alarm management in focus, assessing digital maturity, advancing hydrogen shipping and more in the April issue of LR’s Horizons
Explore the new issue of Horizons From research to regulation: Alarm management reaches the IMO From research to regulation: Alarm management reaches the IMO At IMO SDC 12, alarm management was…
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…
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…
Indian Register of Shipping strengthens India’s naval expansion with classification and certification of indigenous defence platforms
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) takes pride in its continued contribution to India’s defence capabilities, reflected in a series of significant milestones recently achieved by leading Indian shipyards for defence vessels. Garden…
STEELPAINT COATING SYSTEM SELECTED FOR MEYER WERFT DRY DOCK REFURBISHMENT A major refurbishment programme is underway at the Meyer Werft shipyard, in Germany, where 7600m² of drydock sheet pile walls…
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…
Wärtsilä integrated propulsion solution to deliver future-proofing for new next-generation short-sea cargo vessel
Wärtsilä Corporation Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a fully integrated propulsion solution for a new advanced open-deck carrier vessel. The vessel has been ordered by Finland-based operator Meriaura, as part…



