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	March 12, 2026 Equinor signs two-year biomethanol supply deal with Wallenius Wilhelmsen Norwegian energy company to supply alternative fuel to shipping and vehicle logistics firm.
	March 2, 2026 Eidesvik Offshore signs yard contract for ammonia retrofit of PSV Viking Energy Halsnøy Dokk to convert platform supply vessel as part of EU-backed Apollo project.
	February 27, 2026 BIMCO and Norwegian Shipbrokers’ Association launch SALEFORM 2025 ship sale contract Updated agreement addresses banking changes, compliance requirements and environmental regulations affecting vessel transactions.
	February 26, 2026 Kongsberg Maritime to supply integrated systems for LS Marine Solution cable lay vessel Norwegian technology provider wins contract for ultra-large vessel being built at Tersan Shipyard in Türkiye.
	February 17, 2026 Halten Bulk orders wind-assisted bulk carriers with rotor sails from Chinese yard Norwegian operator contracts two vessels with options for two more at SOHO Marine.
	February 12, 2026 Ulstein Verft completes sea trials for Genesis Sea CSOV ahead of spring delivery The 89.6-metre vessel features hybrid battery propulsion and preparations for green methanol operation.
	February 12, 2026 Kongsberg Maritime launches S-4L waterjet series with Gotland ferry order Hydrogen-ready Horizon X ferry to feature new propulsion technology on Swedish route.
	February 10, 2026 Oslo Port launches weekly container service ahead of ammonia-powered vessel deployment North Sea Container Line starts route with conventional ship before introducing Yara Eyde later in 2026.
	February 10, 2026 Ammonia bunkering moves from pilots to structured implementation, Norway seminar hears H2SITE says Norway is advancing with Enova-backed initiatives, and the first dedicated bunkering vessels are expected from 2027.
	February 6, 2026 Norway enforces zero-emission rules for cruise ships in World Heritage fjords Passenger vessels under 10,000 GT must use zero-emission fuels in Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord from January 2026.
	February 6, 2026 Barents NaturGass begins LNG bunkering operations for Havila Kystruten in Hammerfest Norwegian supplier completes first truck-to-ship operation using newly approved two-truck simultaneous bunkering design.
	February 5, 2026 H2SITE explains decision to establish Bergen subsidiary Ammonia-to-hydrogen technology firm says Norwegian city was obvious choice for its ambitions.
	February 3, 2026 MOL secures two 12,000-cbm CO2 carriers for Northern Lights expansion Japanese shipowner to deliver vessels in 2028 for cross-border carbon transport and storage project.
	January 30, 2026 H2SITE to present ammonia cracking technology at Bergen maritime seminar Spanish firm to showcase dual-environment hydrogen production system for vessels and ports at Maritime CleanTech event.
	January 30, 2026 Clean Arctic Alliance urges Canada, Iceland and Norway to back polar fuels proposal at IMO Environmental coalition calls on three Arctic nations to support Denmark-led measure on black carbon emissions.
	January 30, 2026 Vard completes concept design for nuclear-powered offshore construction vessel Shipbuilder says study confirms technical feasibility of integrating small fourth-generation reactor in DP vessel.
	January 27, 2026 CIMC Raffles delivers 7,000-car LNG-fuelled carrier 70 days ahead of schedule Norwegian Car Carriers takes delivery of dual-fuel PCTC NOCC Adriatic from Chinese shipyard.
	January 23, 2026 H2SITE launches Norwegian subsidiary to advance ammonia-to-power technology for maritime sector Spanish technology firm establishes Bergen hub to accelerate deployment of ammonia cracking systems for shipping.
	January 20, 2026 Petrobras signs renewable bunker fuel deal with Odfjell for Brazil-Norway green corridor Brazilian state oil company to supply up to 12,000 tonnes of B24 blend in 2026.
	January 19, 2026 Maritime Technologies Forum to host webinar on methanol dual-fuel ship inspection guidelines MTF webinar on 5 February will present recommendations from recently published safety inspection report.
	January 15, 2026 Bergen Bunkers achieves EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating Norwegian bunker trader adds top-tier sustainability certification to existing ISO and ISCC PLUS credentials.
	December 18, 2025 Spain, Norway and Denmark lead Europe's green shipping fuel production, study finds Regulatory uncertainty prevents most e-fuel projects from progressing beyond the planning stage, says analysis.
	December 12, 2025 DNV to lead Nordic roadmap Phase 2 for zero-carbon shipping transition Programme will identify green corridors and tackle cost barriers through new financing approaches.
	December 5, 2025 Corvus Energy unveils LFP battery system for marine applications Battery supplier targets lower lifecycle costs and 15-year lifespan with Blue Whale NxtGen.
	December 3, 2025 Avenir LNG secures $128 million financing for two LNG bunkering newbuilds Fearnley Securities acted as financial advisor on the pre- and post-delivery financing deal.
	November 28, 2025 Østensjø Rederi orders methanol-ready tug from Spanish shipyard Norwegian operator contracts Astilleros Gondán for vessel with diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system.
	November 20, 2025 Norwegian Car Carriers' LNG dual-fuel, ammonia-ready PCTC is named NOCC Pacific has received DNV's 'Ammonia-ready' notation, preparing it for the use of lower-carbon fuels.
	November 19, 2025 DNV and WMMF release guide to help shipowners navigate path to net-zero Guide offers practical roadmap for decarbonisation amid evolving regulations and commercial pressures.
	November 19, 2025 Port of Oslo introduces fee structure rewarding zero-emission vessels Norwegian port offers quay fee exemptions and discounts for ships using shore power and green technology.
	November 6, 2025 DNV claims nuclear propulsion could offer viable route to maritime decarbonisation Classification society publishes white paper examining technological, regulatory, and commercial challenges facing nuclear-powered merchant vessels.
	November 4, 2025 Berg Propulsion secures second Arriva retrofit after 10% fuel savings confirmed Norwegian shipowner orders second propulsion upgrade following verified efficiency gains on general cargo vessel Norjarl.
	October 24, 2025 Molgas and NorSea Logistics reopen LNG facility in Kristiansund The reopened facility will supply LNG and bio-LNG to dual-fuel vessels operating in Norwegian waters.
	October 20, 2025 Bureau Veritas to classify first hydrogen-powered general cargo vessels Contract covers 2+2 vessels being built by Gelibolu Shipyard with eCap Marine hydrogen systems.
	October 10, 2025 Corvus Energy raises $60m from consortium for maritime battery expansion Norwegian energy storage supplier secures growth capital to accelerate zero-emission shipping solutions.
	September 30, 2025 Safety guidelines released for methanol dual-fuel ship inspections New report provides 41 safety recommendations to address methanol's flammability, toxicity, and corrosivity challenges.
	September 23, 2025 Sperry Marine wins contract for hydrogen-powered autonomous-ready Samskip ships Navigation systems provider to supply integrated bridge systems for two container ships scheduled for 2027 delivery.
	September 12, 2025 Gard warns of widespread cat fines surge in marine fuel Insurer reports elevated contamination levels, echoing VPS circular in early September.
	September 9, 2025 BS Offshore takes delivery of methanol-ready CSOV Vessel features hybrid battery propulsion and TWIN X-STERN design for enhanced fuel efficiency.
	September 8, 2025 Yara Clean Ammonia begins construction of world's first ammonia-powered container ship Steel cutting ceremony marks start of construction for Yara Eyde vessel on Oslo-Rotterdam route.
	September 4, 2025 Rystad Energy study finds LNG marine fuel emissions 25% lower than EU default New analysis shows global well-to-tank emissions at 13.9g CO2e/MJ, challenging FuelEU Maritime assumptions.
	September 2, 2025 Yara Clean Ammonia secures dual-fuel vessels in Navigator Amon deal Long-term charter agreement aims to strengthen position in low-emission ammonia market.