In the United Kingdom, nuclear propulsion for commercial shipping gained momentum during London International Shipping Week, where regulators and industry leaders outlined new efforts to move nuclear from theory to deployment. The week opened with a UK and US agreement on small modular reactor licensing and closed with a nuclear-focused briefing hosted by Lloyd’s Register. […]
In Norway, Offshore Energy reports Aasen Shipping has taken delivery of Aasvaer, a hybrid self-discharging cargo vessel equipped with battery systems and methanol-ready class notation. Built by Royal Bodewes and delivered on October 17, the 9,400-deadweight-ton ship is designed to reduce emissions and accommodate future fuel upgrades. The 120-meter vessel includes a battery pack for […]
In China, Korea Maritime News reports the world’s first ocean-going ammonia-fueled bulk carriers have been launched at China’s Beihai Shipyard, part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation. Ordered by Belgian shipowner CMB.TECH for its subsidiary Bocimar, the 210,000-DWT Newcastlemax vessels mark a key milestone in the race to decarbonize long-haul shipping. The ships measure 300 meters […]
In South Korea, shipping line HMM has ordered twelve 13,000-TEU LNG-fueled container ships from shipbuilders HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean, in a deal worth 3.05 trillion won ($2.2 billion). The order marks HMM’s largest since its 2018 “big order” program and adds to its growing fleet of dual-fuel vessels. All twelve ships will […]
In China, Sohu reports Eastern Pacific Shipping has scrapped plans to equip 14 ammonia-fueled bulk carriers with dual-fuel ammonia engines, opting instead for LNG systems due to stalled technology and infrastructure gaps. The vessels, under construction at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, were originally hailed as the world’s first ammonia dual-fuel bulkers. EPS cited immature engine development, […]
In China, the China Classification Society has approved two national-level technical guides covering ammonia-fueled ships and bunkering operations, marking a formal regulatory foundation for one of shipping’s most hazardous alternative fuels. At a review meeting in Wuhan, over 30 experts from maritime regulators, classification bodies, shipyards, owners, design firms, and equipment manufacturers signed off on […]
In China, China Water Transport Network reports the City of Huainan has ordered the Huai River basin’s first pure methanol-powered cargo ship, a 1,800-deadweight-ton coal carrier to be built by Wuchang Shipbuilding Group. The vessel will use methanol-fueled engines to generate electricity for twin propellers mounted at the stern. Featuring twin skegs and a gross […]
In Washington, the United States issued a detailed warning on October 10 threatening sanctions, visa restrictions, and commercial penalties against countries that support the International Maritime Organization’s proposed Net-Zero Framework. The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee is meeting in London from October 14 to 17 to decide whether to adopt the plan as a binding […]
In Sweden, Wallenius SOL said on October 8 that it signed a supply agreement with Gasum to fuel its Botnia Enabler and Baltic Enabler Con-Ro vessels with bioLNG. The deal allows both ships to operate on certified renewable fuel instead of fossil LNG, in line with the company’s Climate Roadmap. The bioLNG, certified under RED […]
In Japan, NYK Group announced on October 15 that its ammonia-fueled tugboat Sakigake has become the first ship in the world to generate certified emissions reduction credits through actual operations. The certification applies to greenhouse gas emissions reduced during tug services performed in Yokohama since the vessel’s launch in 2024. The credits were verified by […]
