Japanese companies advanced a hydrogen-fuelled engine programme for large ships after a full-scale two-stroke test achieved more than 95% co-firing at full load. The engine is due for delivery in January 2027.
Carbon Destroyer 1 has completed North Sea sea trials and is moving into final preparations before entering shuttle service for Denmark’s offshore CO₂ storage project.
Windcat Amsterdam has entered European waters as the first Elevation series CSOV, combining hybrid propulsion, hydrogen-ready systems and offshore support capability for up to 120 personnel.
SES and K2 Space are advancing a medium Earth orbit satellite system for shipping, with 28 high-power satellites planned in the first phase for operation by 2030.
COSCO has reopened Gulf container bookings, but Hormuz controls, stranded ships and weaker freight rates show pressure remains across the regional shipping market.
Shell executive Karrie Trauth has been elected president of the UK Chamber of Shipping, succeeding JB Rae Smith as the industry keeps competitiveness, collaboration and skills in focus.
German shipowners want a civilian sea service programme to build a trained maritime reserve, protect supply lines in crises, and strengthen the country’s domestic shipping workforce.
The International Maritime Pilots’ Association said deregulation and competition in maritime pilotage increase costs, weaken safety and efficiency, and create avoidable risks for the public and the shipping industry.
HOKUREN MARU No.2 completed autonomous navigation trials and passed Japan’s statutory inspection as an autonomous vessel, marking the first such case for a RORO vessel in Japan.
