In South Korea, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said on February 24 it will invest ₩320 billion in shipbuilding research and development in 2026, a 23.7% increase from last year, launching 34 new projects spanning green propulsion, AI shipyards and competitiveness support for small and mid sized builders. The push follows exports of […]
In Switzerland, WinGD said on February 25 it has completed both Type Approval Testing and Factory Acceptance Testing for its ammonia fueled two-stroke marine engine, marking what the company calls a first for commercial shipping. The tests were carried out in January at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine & Machinery facility in South Korea and […]
In Norway, RFOcean said on February 24 it has signed a binding long term offtake agreement with ETFuels to purchase fixed price e-methanol from 2030, linking future fuel supply to the EU’s FuelEU Maritime regulation that entered into force in 2025. FuelEU Maritime imposes escalating penalties on ship operators that fail to reduce the carbon […]
In Australia, Incat Crowther announced detailed design and regulatory approvals are underway in partnership with zero-emission vessel developer SWITCH Maritime for a 28 meter hydrogen fuel cell electric fast ferry intended for deployment in New York Harbor. The 150 passenger vessel, known as the ZEF-150, is designed to cruise at 25 knots and carry 720 […]
In Denmark, the LEGO Group said it will release the Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel, set 40955, a 1,516 piece collectible model of the Ane Mærsk designed for builders aged 12 and up and available from March 1. The authentic model recreates what LEGO describes as the first low emissions dual-fuel container vessel, translating a full […]
In Japan, Kawasaki Heavy Industries said on February 20 that it has been selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization under its Green Innovation Fund to develop automated liquid hydrogen bunkering technology, adding a fueling link to its ongoing work on marine hydrogen engines and onboard fuel systems. The newly approved project […]
In Japan, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding said on February 24 it shipped its first ammonia fuel supply and treatment systems for a marine engine built by Japan Engine Corporation, marking the company’s initial delivery of equipment designed specifically for ammonia fueled vessels. The systems will be paired with J-ENG’s first ammonia fueled engine and commissioned ahead of […]
In South Korea, EcoPro HN said on February 23 it successfully developed and demonstrated the country’s first megawatt class exhaust gas purification system for ammonia fueled ship engines, partnering with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and the Korean Register under a 2023 national greenhouse gas management R&D program. The system uses microwave energy to […]
In Finland, Wasaline said on February 18 that its ferry Aurora Botnia has completed sea trials following a battery upgrade that increases onboard capacity from 2.2 megawatt hours to 12.6 megawatt hours, the largest battery installation yet on a RoPax vessel, with the system approved for service by DNV. The new battery packs, supplied by […]
In Spain, Bahía de Bizkaia Gas said it has begun offering bio-LNG loading at its terminal in the Port of Bilbao after obtaining ISCC certification, enabling the plant to supply renewable biomethane-based LNG to ships and road tankers with verified sustainability credentials. The certification confirms compliance with European Commission sustainability criteria and ensures traceability of […]
