In Singapore at the 23rd Singapore International Bunkering Conference, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announced beginning April 2025 all bunker suppliers will be required to implement digital bunkering services, including electronic Bunker Delivery Notes, to streamline operations. This digital shift is expected to save the industry 40,000 man-days annually and will be supported […]
In the UK, Superyacht News reports nuclear propulsion is gaining interest among yacht owners as a future power source, according to a new report from Lloyd’s Register, Fuel for Thought: Nuclear for Yachts. The report highlights how nuclear energy could revolutionize yachting, offering greater power, range, and sustainability, with some owners hoping to implement the […]
In Greece, Safety4Sea reports classification society DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights database has revealed that 2024 has seen a significant shift towards alternative-fueled vessels, with a total of 335 new orders so far, marking a 25% increase compared to the same period in 2023. According to Jason Stefanatos, Global Decarbonization Director at DNV, despite a slow […]
In Florida, Maritime Executive reports the Dutch Advertising Standards Authority ruled that MSC Cruises must modify its environmental claims regarding the use of liquefied natural gas in its cruise ships. The ruling, prompted by complaints from environmental groups, focused on statements that MSC’s LNG-fueled ships were an “important milestone” in the journey toward decarbonization. The […]
In Sweden, RoRo operator WALLENIUS SOL introduced a new option that allows customers to purchase liquefied biogas to offset their transport’s fuel consumption, supporting a move toward more sustainable shipping. Customers can choose to replace between 10% and 100% of their fuel with biogas, reducing carbon emissions while complying with global climate goals. “It might […]
In Singapore, Manifold Times reports Arkas Bunker began supplying Bio24F bunker fuel in Türkiye, marking the country’s first use of biofuel in the maritime industry. The fuel was used to refuel Arkas Line’s container vessel, Matilde A, at Marport, blending 24% ISCC-certified used cooking oil with 76% fuel oil. Seckin Gul, General Manager at Arkas […]
In Germany, Yara International opened its new ammonia import terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany, capable of importing up to three million tonnes of low-emission ammonia annually to drive Germany’s hydrogen economy. Located on the North Sea and Kiel Canal, the Brunsbüttel site where Yara has been operating for 50 years, now plays a key role in […]
In Rhode Island, seaglider manufacturer REGENT Craft received $4 million in incentives from the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to support its expansion at North Kingstown’s Quonset Business Park. This expansion will enable the construction of a 255,000-square-foot facility, creating 300 jobs over the next decade as REGENT continues to push the boundaries of regional costal […]
In Texas, classification society American Bureau of Shipping issued an approval in principle to Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases’ ammonia fuel supply system designed for merchant ships. Nikkiso’s system combines efficient pumps with an integrated fuel management system, focusing on operational safety and reliability. The approval follows ABS’s review based on class and statutory […]
In Washington D.C. the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technology Office announced Oak Ridge National Laboratory successfully tested biointermediates in marine engines, representing a significant milestone in the quest to decarbonise large ocean-going vessels. In collaboration with national labs NREL, PNNL, and ANL, ORNL evaluated biointermediates derived from wood and municipal waste in a unique […]
