Maritime News

Wind and Batteries Join Forces as Baltic Shipping Expands Hybrid Coaster Fleet

Towngas Calls for Green Methanol Bunkering to Feature in Hong Kong’s Five-Year Maritime Strategy

DEME to Install Foundations at Zeevonk Offshore Wind Farm

DEME to Install Foundations at Zeevonk Offshore Wind Farm

Port of Long Beach and MARAD Partner to Explore Nuclear-Powered Shipping Future

Royal Caribbean’s Newest Cruise Ship Receives First BioLNG Bunkering in Cádiz

Royal Caribbean’s Newest Cruise Ship Receives First BioLNG Bunkering in Cádiz

Brazil Launches First Ethanol-Fuelled Container Ship in Major Maritime Decarbonisation Milestone

Brazil Launches First Ethanol-Fuelled Container Ship in Major Maritime Decarbonisation Milestone

Sweden Clears Two Offshore Wind Projects While Tightening Approval Process

Sweden Clears Two Offshore Wind Projects While Tightening Approval Process

Norway Invests $130 Million to Accelerate Fleet of Zero-Emission Vessels

Norway has reinforced its position as a global leader in green shipping by committing more than $130 million to build 10 new zero-emission vessels. The investment is part of a broader strategy to decarbonise domestic shipping and develop the fuel infrastructure required to support the industry’s…

Nuclear Propulsion Moves Closer to Reality as Class Societies Back New Ship Concepts

As shipping searches for long-term alternatives to fossil fuels, nuclear propulsion is again entering the conversation. Recent approvals from two major classification societies suggest the industry is beginning to seriously evaluate how nuclear technology could fit into commercial fleets of the…

MPV Shipowners Question Whether Decarbonization Rules Are Delivering Real Environmental Gains

As environmental regulations reshape global shipping, operators in the multipurpose vessel (MPV) sector are raising concerns about rising compliance costs, operational challenges, and uncertainty around future fuels. The debate highlights a growing tension between regulatory ambitions and practical…

UniSea Expands Maritime Software Portfolio with Acquisition of AI Inspection Specialist Kaiko Systems

A major consolidation move in maritime software is bringing inspection intelligence and fleet management closer together. UniSea’s acquisition of Kaiko Systems signals growing demand for integrated digital platforms that help shipowners manage compliance, inspections, maintenance, and operational…

ABS Urges IMO to Balance Decarbonization Goals with Industry Realities

As the maritime industry moves toward stricter greenhouse gas regulations, leading classification society ABS is calling for a more practical and flexible approach to compliance. In a newly released position paper, ABS argues that achieving shipping’s decarbonization targets will require multiple…