FIRST OFFSHORE VESSEL TO OPERATE ON AMMONIA COMING THIS AUTUMN
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik Offshore has tasked Halsnøy Dokk with the conversion of the platform supply vessel (PSV) Viking Energy to ammonia-powered operations.
The conversion is planned to be completed in autumn, when the...
03/2026: ZERO EMISSION REQUIREMENTS IN NORWEGIAN HERITAGE FJORDS
Norway has amended its Environmental Safety Regulations, which means mandatory zero emission operating requirements are now in force for all passenger ships entering Norway’s World Heritage fjords (Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord). Responsibility for compliance rests...
JAPANESE HYDROGEN 4-STROKE HIGH-SPEED ENGINE RECEIVES DOUBLE CLASSNK APPROVAL
Yanmar Power Solutions, a subsidiary of Japan’s industrial diesel engine and machinery manufacturer Yanmar Holdings, has obtained ship classification certification for its hydrogen-fueled four-stroke high-speed engine.
Yanmar Power Solutions reported on January 27 that it...
TOTALENERGIES REBOOTS $20 BILLION LNG PROJECT AFTER YEARS-LONG HIATUS
France’s energy giant TotalEnergies has hit the reset button for the construction of a multibillion-dollar liquefied natural gas (LNG) development off the coast of Mozambique. The reignition comes almost five years after the project...
BRUSSELS ENDORSES €200 MILLION GERMAN SCHEME FOR CANADIAN HYDROGEN IMPORTS TO EU
New IMSBC Code amendments take effect on 1 January 2027, with voluntary adoption from 1 January 2026. The changes introduce new cargo schedules, revised classifications, and updated certification and safety requirements for shipowners and...
FIRST KAMSARMAX METHANOL-FUELED BULKER DELIVERED FOR CARGILL CHARTER
While the industry has seen a slowing in the orders for methanol-fueled ships, the efforts are continuing as shipowners and operators look to understand the segment and the role it can play in sustainable...
BRUSSELS ENDORSES €200 MILLION GERMAN SCHEME FOR CANADIAN HYDROGEN IMPORTS TO EU
The European Commission (EC) has cleared a €200 million German aid to boost Canadian-produced renewable hydrogen and its derivatives for the European market. This scheme will support the construction of up to 300 MW...
WORLD’S FIRST LARGE LCO2/MULTI-GAS CARRIER DELIVERED TO CAPITAL
The first large capacity vessel designed to support the efforts for the capture, transport, and storage or reuse of CO2 has been completed, marking a new segment for shipping. The vessel, which has a...
DRIVING FUTURE OF HYBRID MARINE PROPULSION: ZF’S EXPANDING VESSEL SOLUTIONS
As the marine industry accelerates toward cleaner, smarter, and more efficient propulsion, hybrid systems continue gaining traction across a variety of markets. From inland towboats and offshore support vessels to ferries, crew transfer vessels...
RISE IN COSTS TO $1.98 BILLION AMONG FACTORS IMPACTING EQUINOR’S LOW-EMISSION GAS PROJECT
Norwegian state-controlled energy giant Equinor has revealed an increase in costs for a project anticipated to strengthen Norway’s position as a reliable and long-term supplier of gas produced with very low greenhouse gas (GHG)...