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 […]
In Korea, on September 28 at Ulsan Port, NYK Bulk Project Co. supplied low-carbon methanol by ship-to-ship transfer to the methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier Green Future, a vessel on time charter from Kamihara Kisen. NYK stated the methanol is supplied by the mass balance method, with environmental value based on the use of renewable natural […]
In China, Zhejiang Daily reported on September 29 at Jiangxi Jiangxin Shipyard, Ningbo Ocean launched the first of two 740-TEU pure electric container ships, completing hull and power system installation for what it calls “the largest and first batch of 10,000-ton pure electric container ships under construction in the world.” Each vessel is powered by […]
In China, China Water Transport Network reported on September 25 in Shanghai, COSCO Shipping’s 20,000-TEU container ship Tianqin Zuo was delivered after a more than three-month retrofit, marking the world’s largest methanol dual-fuel conversion to date and the first to simultaneously upgrade both main and auxiliary engines, with China Classification Society overseeing the project as […]
