Norsepower has signed an agreement with Idemitsu Tankers to equip two VLCCs with Rotor Sails™, marking the first-ever installation of wind propulsion on these large crude carriers.
Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled the Combi Freighter (CF) 5000 ICE at Europort 2025, a versatile cargo vessel designed for efficient navigation in both open water and ice conditions.
Wattlab has completed the first full-scale Solar Flatrack installation on Vertom’s MV Vertom Tula, marking a milestone in maritime decarbonisation.
Rolls-Royce has achieved a world first by successfully testing a high-speed marine engine that runs entirely on methanol. Conducted under the meOHmare research project with Woodward L’Orange and WTZ Roßlau, the test marks a breakthrough toward CO₂-neutral and climate-friendly ship propulsion solutions.
Greece, home to one of the world’s largest shipping fleets, is urging the IMO to adopt a decarbonisation framework that is both fair and realistic, following next year’s delay of the Net-Zero Framework vote.
CMA CGM selects Cochin Shipyard in India to build six LNG-powered feeder ships, marking a major step in India’s emergence as a global shipbuilding hub.
Neoliner Origin has completed its first commercial loading, marking a major step forward for wind-powered maritime transport.
Royal Wagenborg’s Carbon Destroyer 1 has entered dry dock at Niestern Sander in Delfzijl to begin outfitting, including installation of retractable thrusters and CO₂ tanks.
NYK has signed an MOU with Neptune Robotics to expand robotic hull cleaning across its global fleet, driving fuel efficiency and decarbonisation.
