In Switzerland, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Hanwha Group vice chair Dong Kwan Kim argued that decarbonizing shipping is not about choosing a single fuel but building a complete operating system. “No single technology or policy can decarbonize shipping on its own,” he wrote, calling for coordination across shipbuilders, ports, power suppliers, and […]
In China, the Maritime Safety Administration of the PRC has released a sweeping set of technical rules for ammonia-fueled ships, detailing how the industry must build, inspect, and justify every aspect of a system that is both low-carbon and high-risk. The new framework, issued by China Classification Society, applies to newbuilds and retrofits and governs […]
In China, Manifold Times reports Zhoushan has issued its first license for methanol bunkering to Zhejiang PetroChina Fuel Oil, allowing the company to supply methanol fuel to international vessels. The license was granted on December 24 and is valid for three years. The company is now in talks with shipping and shipbuilding firms to carry […]
In South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has successfully completed full-load testing of ethanol fuel on its four-stroke HiMSEN dual-fuel engine, confirming stable performance without hardware changes to its methanol-based H32DF-LM platform. The trial demonstrated reliable start-up, combustion, power output, and emissions performance using ethanol under varied load conditions. The tests position ethanol alongside methanol […]
In Japan, the City of Yokohama revised its port incentive program on January 1, 2026, adding new exemptions for methanol- and biofuel-powered vessels entering Yokohama Port. Ships using methanol as fuel now qualify for full port entry fee waivers, while vessels bunkering at least 300 metric tonnes of marine biofuel containing 24 percent or more […]
In the Netherlands and Belgium, Manifold Times reports mass flow meter systems became mandatory on January 1 for bunker vessels delivering residual fuels, distillates, and biofuels at the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges. The requirement applies to all licensed suppliers operating in both ports and is intended to improve accuracy, safety, and transparency in marine […]
In Texas, Offshore Energy reports the Beaumont New Ammonia facility in southeast Texas has produced its first ammonia following systems testing, marking the start of commissioning for the 1.1 million ton per year plant. The facility, owned by OCI Global, is scheduled to be handed over to Woodside Energy in early 2026, with commercial production […]
In the UAE, Oil & Gas Middle East reports Emaar Hospitality Group and Lootah Biofuels have begun supplying Sustainable Bio Yacht Fuel at Dubai Marina Yacht Club and Creek Marina Yacht Club, introducing one of the first commercial marine biofuel offerings for leisure craft in the Gulf region. The fuel is made from used cooking […]
In South Korea, researchers at the Korea Institute of Materials Science have developed a high-resistance carbon coating that shields metal ship components from the aggressive corrosion and wear caused by ammonia fuel. The coating, intended for engines, valves, pumps, and bearings, cuts corrosion current density from 48 to 4 microamperes per square centimeter, a reduction […]
In China, Xinde Marine News reports China’s top shipowners and policymakers gathered on January 5 to launch the New Energy and Environment Committee, a high-level alliance set to orchestrate the country’s push for low-carbon shipping. With 320 attendees and 82 founding members, the group promises to weld policy, fuel supply, tech development, and ship design […]
