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Kawasaki delivers dual-fuel LPG/ammonia carrier Lucent Pathfinder

Kawasaki delivers dual-fuel LPG/ammonia carrier Lucent Pathfinder

February 4, 2026 |

In Japan, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has delivered Lucent Pathfinder, an 86,700 cubic meter LPG-fueled LPG/ammonia carrier to Tsurugi Maritima, marking the eleventh vessel of its kind and the eighteenth dual-fuel ship the yard has built using its ME-LGIP engine platform. The vessel is designed to carry both LPG and ammonia, either separately or simultaneously, and […]

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Korea pushes for global lead on ammonia ship rules at IMO

Korea pushes for global lead on ammonia ship rules at IMO

February 4, 2026 |

In South Korea, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is mobilizing a national strategy to shape international standards for ammonia-fueled ships, launching its 2026 public-private working group in Seongnam ahead of key talks at the International Maritime Organization. The initiative targets both propulsion safety and wastewater discharge, as Korea moves to position its shipbuilders and […]

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Maersk deploys methanol-ready mid-size vessel Tangier Mærsk

Maersk deploys methanol-ready mid-size vessel Tangier Mærsk

February 4, 2026 |

In Denmark, Maersk has taken delivery of Tangier Mærsk, the first in a new class of six methanol-capable mid-size containerships built by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group in China. The 9000 TEU vessel will begin service on the TP15 route connecting East Asia to the US Gulf Coast via the Panama Canal, starting with a Shanghai call […]

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IMO launches revision of nuclear merchant ship safety code for first time in 40 years

IMO launches revision of nuclear merchant ship safety code for first time in 40 years

February 4, 2026 |

In the UK, the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization confirmed that the International Maritime Organization has begun rewriting the Code of Safety for Nuclear Merchant Ships and SOLAS Chapter VIII, marking the first full revision since 1981. The decision follows a directive from the Maritime Safety Committee, which flagged the outdated framework as a roadblock to […]

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Yanmar clears key hurdle for hydrogen ship engine

Yanmar clears key hurdle for hydrogen ship engine

January 29, 2026 |

In Japan, Yanmar Power Solutions has secured classification from ClassNK for its hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke high-speed engine, becoming the first Japanese engine maker to do so. The engine, designed for coastal vessels, runs without combustion and emits nearly zero CO₂. The system uses pilot ignition with a small amount of hydrotreated vegetable oil and feeds hydrogen […]

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Vinssen, Samsung Heavy, and Amogy team up on marine ammonia fuel cell

Vinssen, Samsung Heavy, and Amogy team up on marine ammonia fuel cell

January 29, 2026 |

In South Korea, Vinssen, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Amogy have signed a joint development agreement to create a carbon-free power system for ships using ammonia-to-hydrogen fuel cell technology. The system combines an ammonia cracker with a PEM fuel cell, producing electricity without combustion or carbon emissions. Signed on January 22, the agreement targets the development […]

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Wärtsilä ammonia engine selected for new Skarv Shipping vessel

Wärtsilä ammonia engine selected for new Skarv Shipping vessel

January 29, 2026 |

In Finland, Wärtsilä announced it will supply its 25 Ammonia engine to power a new cargo vessel for Norway’s Skarv Shipping Solutions. The vessel, to be built at Huanghai shipyard in China, will be the first newbuild to feature the full Wärtsilä ammonia solution, with delivery set for late 2026. The order includes the engine, […]

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Vopak and Global Energy connect green methanol supply chain

Vopak and Global Energy connect green methanol supply chain

January 29, 2026 |

In Singapore, Vopak and Global Energy Trading Pte Ltd have established a cross-border green methanol supply route linking China and Singapore. ISCC EU-certified green methanol is loaded at Vopak Tianjin, China, and received at Vopak Penjuru Terminal, Singapore, for bunkering operations. Global Energy is licensed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to conduct […]

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Galveston LNG Bunker Port and TOTE Services sign Jones Act LNG vessel deal

Galveston LNG Bunker Port and TOTE Services sign Jones Act LNG vessel deal

January 29, 2026 |

In Texas, Galveston LNG Bunker Port has signed a strategic agreement with TOTE Services to develop a new fleet of LNG bunker vessels to serve the U.S. Gulf Coast. The partnership will support deliveries from the region’s first dedicated small-scale LNG bunkering terminal, now under development in Texas City. The agreement outlines a path for […]

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Santos and València move to build a green shipping corridor

Santos and València move to build a green shipping corridor

January 29, 2026 |

In Panama, the Port of Santos and the Port of València committed to developing a green corridor between Brazil and Spain, pledging mutual bunkering of vessels exclusively with zero-carbon fuels. The agreement was signed January 27 by APS operations director Beto Mendes and València port president Mar Chao López during the Green Shipping Corridors and […]

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