Bulk carrier


Claudene Sharp-Patel, Lloyd's Register. February 18, 2026
Anemoi Marine Technologies appoints Lloyd’s Register technical director to oversight committee  

Claudene Sharp-Patel brings maritime operational expertise to guide wind-assisted propulsion development.
Halten Bulk wind-assisted vessel render. 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.
Maersk 5,900-teu dual-fuel methanol-powered container vessel. February 16, 2026
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding delivers methanol dual-fuel container vessel from China yard  

Japanese shipbuilder says delivery marks expansion of alternative-fuel vessel production beyond Japan.
Green Future vessel. February 12, 2026
NYK operates methanol-fuelled bulk carrier for BHP, claims 65% emissions cut  

Green Future becomes first oceangoing bulk carrier to use low-carbon methanol fuel.
YM Willpower vessel. February 12, 2026
Synergy Marine Group takes technical management of two Yang Ming LNG dual-fuel newbuilds  

Singapore-based ship manager assumes responsibility for 15,500-teu container vessels delivered from Hyundai Heavy Industries.
Bertha B vessel. February 5, 2026
H2SITE explains decision to establish Bergen subsidiary  

Ammonia-to-hydrogen technology firm says Norwegian city was obvious choice for its ambitions.
Ultramax bulk carrier concept render. January 29, 2026
Oshima Shipbuilding receives approval for multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier design  

Lloyd’s Register grants approval in principle for 64,000-dwt vessel concept accommodating ammonia, methanol and LNG.
Berge Meru vessel. January 28, 2026
Berge Bulk completes second rotor sail installation with Anemoi on Newcastlemax vessel  

Four folding rotor sails installed on Berge Meru following earlier deployment on Valemax vessel.
Golden Antares and Brave Pioneer methanol bunkering. January 26, 2026
Singapore completes first methanol bunkering operation following licence awards  

Golden Island delivers 300 tonnes of methanol to dual-fuel vessel in port’s inaugural operation.
Brave Pioneer vessel. January 16, 2026
Tsuneishi-Cebu delivers world's first methanol dual-fuelled Kamsarmax bulk carrier  

Philippine President attends naming ceremony for vessel claiming 10% CO₂ reduction versus conventional ships.
BV and CMDT cybersecurity agreement signing ceremony. January 2, 2026
Bureau Veritas and CMHI sign agreements to advance green and smart shipping solutions  

Classification society and Chinese shipbuilder strengthen partnership with cybersecurity and alternative fuel certifications.
Steel cutting ceremony for CMA CGM’s 8,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container vessel. December 31, 2025
New Times Shipbuilding begins steel cutting on 8,400-teu LNG dual-fuel boxship  

Chinese shipyard begins construction on vessel for CMA CGM with Lloyd's Register classification oversight.
WinGD LNG dual-fuel engine with personnel wearing safety helmets. December 30, 2025
WinGD promotes variable compression ratio retrofits for existing LNG dual-fuel engines  

Engine designer claims technology can reduce emissions and methane slip ahead of 2030 targets.
ClassNK AiP handover ceremony for bulk carrier design. December 18, 2025
ClassNK grants approval for multi-fuel ready bulk carrier design by Oshima Shipbuilding  

Vessel design accommodates future conversion to ammonia, methanol, or LNG with carbon capture capability.
Yara Eyde vessel render. December 17, 2025
CMB.Tech invests in Chinese ammonia supply chain ahead of fleet deliveries  

Belgian shipping group secures green ammonia offtake and takes stake in Andefu supply company.
SG Lagoon vessel. December 8, 2025
Japanese shipbuilder delivers LNG-fuelled Capesize bulk carrier  

Imabari Shipbuilding completes 209,000-dwt vessel with dual-fuel capability and enhanced environmental performance.
Xinfu124 ultra-large LNG carrier. November 28, 2025
Private Chinese shipbuilder plans to deliver eight dual-fuel boxships  

Yangzi Xinfu is fully booked until May 2029 and expected to post annual sales revenue exceeding $1.4 billion.
Bound4blue worker in safety gear. November 27, 2025
Bound4blue establishes China production base for wind propulsion systems  

Spanish wind propulsion firm targets Asian shipbuilding market with outsourced manufacturing network.
Aasvaer Vessel. November 21, 2025
Wärtsilä secures sixth hybrid propulsion order from Aasen Shipping for bulk carrier series  

Norwegian shipowner orders integrated system for 9,500 DWT vessel under construction at Royal Bodewes.
NSU Tubarao vessel. November 12, 2025
Anemoi completes rotor sail installation on 400,000 DWT ore carrier  

UK firm fits five 35m-tall units on NS United vessel, targeting 6-12% fuel savings.
MOL participates in Ammonia Energy Association Annual Conference 2025. October 23, 2025
MOL outlines ammonia fuel strategy at Houston conference  

Japanese shipping company discusses terminal acquisition and dual-fuel vessel plans at industry gathering.
TEN-OH Japan's first hydrogen dual-fuelled tug. October 16, 2025
Tsuneishi delivers Japan's first hydrogen dual-fuelled tug  

TEN-OH tugboat features hydrogen-powered engines and can operate on conventional marine fuel as backup.
MOL joins Pilbara ammonia bunkering hub project. October 7, 2025
MOL becomes first shipping company to join Pilbara ammonia bunkering hub initiative  

Japanese shipping company signs MoU for clean ammonia bunkering operations in Western Australia by 2030.
The Everllence B&W ME-GI engine. October 2, 2025
Everllence marks 10 years of ME-GI dual-fuel engine with over 1,000 orders  

Company claims methane-fuelled engine has become industry standard with over 500 units at sea.
Green Future receiving methanol fuel via STS transfer on September 28, 2025. September 30, 2025
NYK completes first low-carbon methanol bunkering operation in South Korea  

Japanese firm bunkers methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier using certified renewable fuel at Ulsan Port.
MOL's capesize bulk carrier Lambert Maru. September 23, 2025
MOL capesize bulker begins first biofuel voyage for Anglo American  

Japanese shipping firm uses B30 biodiesel blend on Lambert Maru under carbon inset programme.
Model testing for Green Handy methanol-powered vessel. September 15, 2025
Methanol-fuelled Green Handy ships pass model tests ahead of 2026 construction  

Baltic carrier reports model testing exceeded performance targets for 17,000 dwt methanol-powered vessels.
Harry S. Banga, The Caravel Group. September 2, 2025
Caravel Group and Celsius Tankers form JV to order two 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessels  

Partnership orders first vessels for delivery in 2027 to support decarbonisation efforts.
Tsuneishi  5,900 TEU container carrier. August 28, 2025
Tsuneishi launches methanol-fuelled boxship as part of carbon neutrality push  

5,900 TEU vessel is the Japanese shipbuilder's largest container carrier to date.