Alternative Fuels

BIMCO's new clause assigns liability to charterers for issues arising from substandard biofuel supplied to vessels.

Moeve is expanding its bunker barge fleet to supply 100% biofuels, driven by rising demand for low-carbon shipping.

Rystad Energy's data on LNG vessel emissions and trade flows informed a key white paper for the IMO, endorsed by Norway and South Korea

Norway's shipping industry utilized 9% of the country's total biofuel sales in 2025, amounting to 59 million litres

The IMO has formally adopted a new Emission Control Area in the North-East Atlantic, enhancing air emission standards for ships.

Singapore's MPA foresees a prolonged multi-fuel era for shipping due to fragmented regulations and infrastructure.

Molgas Energy Group completed the first LNG bunkering operation at Italy's Port of Palermo, using three trucks to fuel a ferry.

Eitzen Group's Zen subsidiary ordered two 900 TEU fully electric containerships for Northern European routes.

Antipollution plans to build up to eight new vessels for waste collection and oil recovery in Greek ports, converting waste into fuel.

Knutsen OAS Shipping is partnering to explore nuclear propulsion as a zero-emission solution for maritime decarbonization.

Seven Pacific nations signed a charter to promote sustainable and low-carbon shipping across Oceania

Valenciaport is installing vertical solar panels on its northern expansion breakwater to promote clean energy in Mediterranean ports

Sallaum Lines ordered its largest car carriers to date, two firm and two optional 8,600 CEU vessels, from Xiamen Shipbuilding

FEPORT urges the European Commission to de-risk private capital and improve predictability for port investments in energy transition.

The Port of Skagen has contracted PowerCon A/S to install a 16 MW shore power facility for cruise ships by 2028

Everllence's B&W ME GI Mk10.7 dual-fuel methane engine will power four new car carriers for Global Car Carriers

WinGD successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test for its ammonia-fuelled X72DF-A engine, built in China.

NYK, Yanmar, and ENEOS are developing a hydrogen fuel cell system for a new cruise ship launching in 2027.

A new study warns ports to prepare for nuclear ships, citing major regulatory gaps needing closure for commercial operation.

Major ship charterers and operators made limited progress on decarbonization targets in 2025, despite biofuel adoption

UECC's decade-old investment in dual-fuel LNG vessels and increased bio-LNG use positions it ahead of environmental regulations

France has launched a new funding program to support shipping decarbonization through vessel retrofits, newbuilds, and port infrastructure

GENMA shipped hybrid RTG cranes to Thailand and won a new order for zero-emission RTGs in Vietnam, boosting its presence

The world's initial conversion of a mega container vessel to operate on methanol fuel was finalized in China during 2025

BIMCO is creating a new addendum to its time charter party to streamline energy-saving device retrofits for vessels

The maritime sector may need to collaborate with other industries to scale up the production of low and zero-emission fuels

The German President and Dutch King visited the Port of Rotterdam, focusing on the Porthos CO2 storage project.

Australia has launched a Green Fuels Accelerator program to support the development of commercial-scale low-carbon liquid fuels.

A Norwegian shipping group has placed an order for two electric container vessels designated for short-sea routes

Fincantieri delivered Mein Schiff Flow, the second LNG-fueled cruise vessel for TUI Cruises, built at its Monfalcone yard