Latest maritime news from around the world
As shipping companies search for practical ways to reduce emissions without immediately replacing existing vessels, onboard carbon capture is emerging as a serious contender. A recent validation by DNV has provided a significant boost to the technology, confirming the effectiveness of a new…
For years, technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous systems, and alternative energy solutions were viewed as the future of shipping. According to a new report from ABS, that future is now arriving on board ships, in engine rooms, and across offshore operations.Released…
China’s offshore construction sector continues to diversify beyond traditional markets. Titan Wind Energy’s latest contract for an FPSO hull highlights growing demand for floating production assets as energy companies invest in long-term offshore oil and gas developments.
As compliance requirements continue to expand across the shipping sector, operators are increasingly looking to technology to reduce administrative burdens. A new collaboration between Greece-based Laskaridis Shipping and maritime software specialist Seafair aims to do exactly that, using…
The shipping industry has entered a phase where waiting for the “perfect” green solution is no longer practical. Regulations are tightening, fuel costs remain unpredictable, and vessel owners are under pressure to modernize fleets without making billion-dollar mistakes. The challenge in 2026 is no…
Abu Dhabi-based investor Mubadala is expanding its presence in the global energy transition market with a major investment in the Hornsea 3 offshore wind project in the UK.Once operational, Hornsea 3 is expected to become the world’s largest single offshore wind farm, reinforcing the growing scale…
Floating offshore wind developer Hexicon has moved to fully acquire the Mareld offshore wind project in Sweden, strengthening its position in the growing renewable energy sector. The development highlights continued momentum in offshore wind investments as Europe pushes to expand clean energy…
The maritime sector is steadily moving toward autonomous and remotely operated vessels, but the biggest challenge is no longer the technology itself — it is integration. As shipping companies explore smarter operations with smaller crews, industry players are now focusing on how different…
China is rapidly expanding its green fuel production capacity, reinforcing its position as one of the key players in the global race toward low-carbon shipping fuels. The latest figures from the country’s National Energy Administration (NEA) show growing momentum in hydrogen, green methanol, and…
As ships and ports become more connected, cyber risk is no longer an IT issue—it’s an operational one.ABS is responding by strengthening its digital and risk advisory capabilities through a targeted acquisition.
A major step toward zero-carbon shipping has just moved from theory to practice.The world’s first commercial ammonia bunkering operation has been completed—bringing alternative fuels closer to real-world deployment at scale.
As the cruise sector moves from climate targets to real-world execution, Estonia is stepping forward with a hands-on model for decarbonization—focused not just on ambition, but on delivery.At Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, the country is showcasing an integrated approach that connects funding…