Alternative Fuels

Flag states are essential for the practical implementation of new maritime regulations, especially for decarbonization and digitalization

Australia's economy is deeply dependent on maritime trade, making shipping decarbonization crucial for its future.

Shipping faces a widening gap in achieving its 2030 green fuel ambitions, hampered by weak demand and regulatory uncertainty

Maritime decarbonization relies on verifiable performance, economic viability, and scalable solutions based on operational experience.

The shipping industry is increasingly adopting modern sail technology on tankers, container ships, and LNG carriers for decarbonization.

A bipartisan Senate bill has been introduced to provide stability and support for smaller biodiesel producers in the United States

Singapore's Ship Registry marks 60 years with digital upgrades and a focus on supporting green fuel adoption

ICCT proposes a unified well-to-wake emissions standard for green shipping corridor fuels, covering production to consumption.

A new IMO study suggests that hybrid and electric ferries could significantly reduce emissions in Türkiye's Sea of Marmara.

MOL Ocean Bulk and Vale have signed a 25-year contract for two tri-fuel ore carriers, enhancing sustainable iron ore transport

Hydrogen's role in European rail freight is being tested, but cost and infrastructure pose major hurdles for widespread use

DNV's 2050 Maritime Forecast outlines decarbonization challenges for Greece and Cyprus, stressing evolving regulations and fuel markets

Spain's first pre-commercial offshore floating solar energy demonstrator has completed installation at the Port of València

Hyster delivered a hydrogen fuel cell ReachStacker to Rotterdam Shortsea Terminals for port decarbonization efforts

The EU is considering delaying new methane emission rules, aiming to alleviate pressure on energy markets.

The new LNG-powered cruise ship MSC World Atlantic has been floated out at a French shipyard, with delivery expected in 2027

EST-Floattech will supply a battery system for Marco Polo Marine's new CSOV, supporting its hybrid and dynamic positioning operations

Sofar Ocean launched Wayfinder Explore, offering advanced tools for fleets to manage voyage optimization with expert-level data.

Gate terminal in Rotterdam has commissioned its fourth LNG storage tank, significantly boosting its regasification capacity

IINO Lines secured a transition loan from Mizuho Bank to fund its new LPG dual-fuel VLGC, LUMI AURORA, under its green finance framework

Europe's Waterborne Technology Platform finalized nine Technology Roadmaps to guide maritime R&D and support EU strategies.

New orders for alternative-fuelled vessels hit a near two-year high in September, with LNG-powered ships leading the surge

CMA CGM introduces its newest 24,212 TEU LNG dual-fuel containership, the CMA CGM Orsay, for the Asia-Europe trade route

ABS, HD KSOE, and Siemens are using digital twin technology to assess ammonia-fuelled vessel safety.

Shipping companies are improving emissions intensity but face difficulties in achieving absolute emission reductions due to slow…

HJ Shipbuilding & Construction has named its new 7,900 TEU eco-friendly container ship, the Garnet, at its Busan shipyard

A US Department of Energy report indicates ethanol is technically viable as a marine fuel, pending regulatory and infrastructure development

Lehmann Marine has installed its CUBE battery system on a hybrid fast crew boat at a Chinese shipyard, promising significant fuel savings

The IMO's CCC 12 session focused on a safety gap concerning SP188 exemptions for small lithium and sodium batteries.

A study suggests nuclear-powered LNG carriers, despite higher build costs, could deliver significant fuel savings.