In Greece, on October 6, ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki said the International Maritime Organization’s Net Zero Framework is “vital” to avoiding conflicting climate regulations during a keynote at the Capital Link Operational Excellence in Shipping Forum in Athens. “The IMO has a critical role in delivering a unified global regulatory framework, something […]
In Spain, the Port of Málaga announced it supplied 3,000 cubic meters of bioLNG to the container ship MSC Gabon, marking the port’s first bioLNG bunkering operation and expanding its role in clean fuel logistics. The delivery was carried out by Avenir Aspiration and coordinated by AXPO, the first company authorized to provide LNG bunkering […]
In Spain, on October 2, Baleària announced it is exclusively fueling the Ro-Pax ferries Margarita Salas, Abel Matutes, and Rusadir with 132 gigawatt-hours (450,000 MMBtu) of bioLNG through December 2025, covering 13 percent of its total LNG consumption for the year. The three dual-fuel vessels now operate with zero emissions on the Barcelona to Alcúdia […]
In Sweden, on September 30, PowerCell Group announced it will supply 14 Marine System 225 fuel cell units, valued at over $4.2 million, to power two hydrogen-fueled bulk carriers being developed by Norway’s GMI Rederi for delivery between 2026 and 2027. Each 85-meter vessel will be fitted with seven units, providing more than 3 megawatts […]
In Australia, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines signed a memorandum of understanding on October 7 with NH3 Clean Energy and Oceania Marine Energy to participate in the development of an ammonia bunkering hub in the Pilbara region, marking the first time a foreign shipping company has joined the effort. Pilbara Ports Authority announced the hub concept in […]
In California, gCaptain reports in September 2025 the maritime industry placed just 14 orders for alternative-fueled vessels, including 12 LNG-fueled ships and two LPG carriers, according to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight platform, bringing the year-to-date total to 192 and representing a 48 percent decline compared with the same period in 2024. LNG remains the dominant […]
In Italy, on September 26, MAIRE’s NEXTCHEM and Siemens Energy signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and commercialize modular high-temperature methanol fuel cell systems for maritime use, with NEXTCHEM supplying the fuel cell modules and Siemens handling onboard integration and energy management. The system will convert low-carbon methanol into hydrogen for onboard electricity […]
In Sweden, Bunker One Sweden added Sagafjord to its fleet under long-term charter, expanding bunkering operations across Sweden, Denmark, and the wider Northern European region. “Sagafjord offers greater flexibility with her large cargo capacity, excellent condition, and strong maneuverability,” said Petter Jonason, COO of Bunker One Sweden. He added that the vessel “shortens mooring times, […]
In California, on September 24, 2025, the San Pedro Bay Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, together with the global climate network C40 Cities, issued a Request for Information seeking input from vessel operators, fuel suppliers, and service providers for a methanol bunkering pilot project at the ports. The initiative aims to test the […]
In the UK, Lloyd’s Register and Deployable Energy, a Houston-based nuclear technology company, announced continued collaboration to develop the Unity Nuclear Battery, a modular, factory-built micro-reactor designed to power ships with zero-emission energy. LR Advisory is guiding the system’s alignment with international maritime regulations. A recent technical workshop gathered experts from classification, safety assurance, and […]
