In Denmark, Scandlines announced a €31 million investment to convert two ferries on the Puttgarden–Rødby route into plug-in hybrids by early 2026, aiming to cut CO₂e emissions by up to 80% and operate primarily on renewable electricity. The refit is contracted to Western Shiprepair in Lithuania and includes 5 MWh battery systems per vessel, 12-minute […]
In Australia, NH3 Clean Energy, Pilbara Ports Authority, and Oceania Marine Energy signed a Joint Development Agreement to establish low-emissions ammonia bunkering operations at the Port of Dampier by 2030, aiming to support decarbonization along the Pilbara–Asia iron ore shipping corridor and supply up to 600,000 tons per year of clean ammonia. The plan focuses […]
In Japan, BeHydro, DAIHATSU INFINEARTH, Mizuno Marine, and JPNH₂YDRO signed a partnership agreement to deploy hydrogen marine engines in Japan. The agreement, covering technology transfer, testing, servicing, and regulatory alignment, was witnessed by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium, with support from both nations’ ambassadors. The agreement enables deployment of BeHydro’s dual-fuel and 100% […]
In Sweden, Alfa Laval has secured an order to supply the world’s first marine boiler system for ammonia waste incineration to four 45,000 cbm multi-gas carriers being built for Trafigura at HD Hyundai Mipo in South Korea, with delivery expected between 2027 and 2028. The system which was developed under a joint project with WinGD […]
In Korea, MK reports at the Nor-Shipping maritime trade fair in Oslo, South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean signed a memorandum of understanding with Korean Register to develop a 150,000-cubic-meter ammonia carrier—surpassing the current largest class of 93,000 cubic meters by more than 60 percent. Ammonia emits no CO2 when burned and can be converted to hydrogen. […]
In Indonesia, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy and France’s MGH Energy signed a memorandum of understanding in Jakarta during the Indonesia–France Business Forum to jointly explore low-carbon and renewable fuels, including e-methanol and sustainable aviation fuel, through feasibility studies, technology exchange, and potential investment. The agreement was signed by Pertamina NRE CEO John Anis and […]
In the Netherlands, the Port of Amsterdam opened a new shore power installation at Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, enabling sea cruise ships to plug into the grid and cut emissions by up to 4,800 tons of CO2 annually—years before European regulations require it. The system allows vessels to switch off their diesel generators while docked, reducing […]
In the Netherlands at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, India’s AM Green and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a memorandum of understanding to build a green energy supply chain enabling up to 1,000,000 tons of hydrogen-based fuel exports per year and trade worth up to USD 1 billion between India and Northwestern Europe. […]
In Singapore, France and Singapore signed an Enhanced Maritime Partnership Agreement covering joint work on bio-methane bunkering, ship-to-shore digital systems, and maritime innovation during President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit as part of the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The agreement was formalized by French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot and Singapore’s Acting […]
In Japan, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines delivered the KOHZAN MARU VII, a methanol-fueled chemical tanker, to Mitsubishi Gas Chemical under a long-term charter agreement. Built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea, the vessel is designed to carry renewable methanol and operate on the same fuel. The new ship builds on a partnership that began […]
