Strong Market Conditions Stall Ship Scrapping In H1 2025
Scrap sales of container vessels have hit record lows in the first half of 2025, as strong freight and charter markets keep older tonnage in service. Only 10 ships totaling 5,454 TEU were sold...
Wuhu Shipyard’s Fourth Eco-Efficient Chemical Tanker Earns Industry Validation
China’s Wuhu Shipyard has achieved another milestone in green shipbuilding with the validation of its fourth eco-efficient chemical tanker model.
Designed with a strong focus on sustainability, safety, and evolving market requirements, the vessel has...
South Africa Charts Course For Maritime Decarbonization With National Task Force
South Africa has taken a decisive step toward a greener maritime future by outlining key strategies to align with IMO’s decarbonization goals, including the formation of a national task force, development of green shipping...
LNG-Powered Shipping On The Rise, But Long-Term Compliance Demands Green Alternatives
The global shipping industry is witnessing a sharp rise in dual-fuel vessels powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), with forecasts projecting up to 1,200 LNG-powered ships by 2028, according to KPI OceanConnect.
While this surge...
WinGD’s First Ammonia-Fuelled Engine Installed on EXMAR Vessels
WinGD’s X52DF-A becomes the first ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine to reach the market.
Installed on EXMAR’s upcoming 46,000m³ LPG/ammonia carrier—first of its kind to enter service.
Built by HD Hyundai, the engine matches...
WinGD Installs First Ammonia-Fuelled Engine on EXMAR Vessel
WinGD has delivered the first ammonia-fuelled two-stroke engine, the X52DF-A, for EXMAR’s LPG/ammonia carrier.
The engine achieves diesel-like performance using high-pressure ammonia injection and minimal pilot fuel.
Around 30 X-DF-A engines are already...
Hybrid Intelligence is Transforming the Future of Maritime Operations
Autonomous technologies are already being used on commercial vessels, offering immediate operational and safety benefits.
Waiting for regulatory perfection delays progress, while agile players are moving forward with real-world deployments.
The future lies...
Decarb Hub Partners with Mærsk Center to Advance Zero-Carbon Shipping
Decarb Hub and MMMCZCS Expand Collaboration on Ammonia Safety.
New Alliance Aims to Accelerate Zero-Emission Vessel Development.
Decarb Hub to Support Fuel Transition and Seafarer Safety Initiatives.
Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, affectionately known...
Kongsberg to Start HUGIN AUV Production in U.S.
HUGIN Autonomous Vehicles to Be Assembled in Washington.
Kongsberg Expands U.S. Investment Amid Rising Defence Demand.
Kongsberg Strengthens U.S. Supply Chain with Local AUV Production.
Kongsberg Discovery, a frontrunner in cutting-edge robotics and sensor...
Hong Kong Issues Advisory on Revised AIS Standards
IMO Adopts New AIS Performance Requirements Under MSC.570(109).
AIS Equipment Must Broadcast Unique Manufacturer ID from 2029.
AIS Ship ID Changes Restricted to Authorised Agents Only.
The Hong Kong Marine Department has put out...