In China, the country’s first pure methanol electric intelligent cargo vessel began its maiden voyage on February 6, marking the opening of a new green shipping route linking Nanjing with Hefei. The vessel, Shuntong Ji 601, and its sister ship are equipped with a domestically developed methanol electric propulsion system combining methanol power generation, lithium […]
In Hong Kong, Towngas, Sinopec Hong Kong, and Sinopec NewStar have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to collaborate on hydrogen, green methanol, and sustainable aviation fuel. The agreement targets infrastructure development and project deployment across Hong Kong’s energy and transport sectors, in support of China’s dual carbon goals and the city’s 2050 carbon neutrality […]
In France, Haropa Port and Ningbo Zhoushan Port have signed a strategic agreement with MSC, TiL, Bureau Veritas, and Chinese maritime authorities to establish the first green shipping corridor linking China and France. The route connects Le Havre and Ningbo, anchoring the effort along the Seine Axis, which Haropa aims to position as a hub […]
In the UK, Lloyd’s Register has released the maritime sector’s first dedicated guidance for onboard hydrogen generation, offering shipowners and technology developers a formal framework as interest grows in producing hydrogen at sea from fuels like LNG, methanol, and ammonia. The new Guidance Notes outline safety, design, and installation requirements for hydrogen generators, aiming to […]
In Finland, Viking Line has renewed its supply of European liquefied biogas for Viking Glory and Viking Grace, securing 50 percent of fuel needs through the first half of 2026. The two vessels operate daily between Turku and Stockholm using a mix of LBG and LNG, resulting in lower sulphur and particle emissions and a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
