In the United States, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the state’s first Maritime Strategy, a 10 year plan to modernize ports, expand cargo capacity, and prepare the Great Lakes fleet for low and zero emission fuels. The roadmap links the state’s 33 active ports, which support 17,000 jobs and $3.3 billion in annual economic activity, […]
In Qatar, at LNG2026 in Doha from February 2 to 5, Hanwha Group presented a large vessel propulsion concept combining a 100 percent ammonia gas turbine with hydrogen fuel cells to generate onboard electric power, targeting carbon free operation for deep sea shipping. The system eliminates pilot fuel and relies entirely on ammonia combustion to […]
In China, China Daily reports construction began on two 3,000 ton methanol hybrid container vessels February 6 at Chenglong Shipyard in Qingyuan, marking the first methanol hybrid project of its scale in the Pearl and West River basins and introducing a dual energy model to South China’s inland shipping sector. The vessels are jointly invested […]
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 […]
