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	September 22, 2026 IMO sub-committee finalises revised methanol fuel safety guidelines CCC 12 completes revision of interim methanol fuel guidelines while advancing work on carbon capture and low-flashpoint fuel rules.
	September 18, 2026 Ethanol edges into shipping’s fuel mix as methanol crossover eases adoption barriers Rising interest from cargo owners, shared technology with methanol and Brazilian production growth push ethanol beyond regional niche status.
	September 17, 2026 DNV grants approval in principle for HD HHI’s 271,000-cbm LNG carrier design Classification society backs Hyundai’s largest LNG carrier design yet, featuring five membrane tanks and dual-fuel propulsion.
	September 14, 2026 Changhong International starts building 21,700-TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship for MSC Vessel is described as the largest container ship currently under construction in Zhejiang Province.
	September 10, 2026 DNV and India’s GRSE sign MoU on green propulsion and advanced shipbuilding The agreement covers alternative fuels, digital technologies and defence vessel development.
	September 10, 2026 VPS to host Dutch seminar on marine fuel quality, lubricants and decarbonisation Free-to-attend event will bring together speakers from VPS, DNV and SulNOx.
	September 10, 2026 LNG bunker fleet may need to more than double by 2030, DNV warns Classification society says bunkering infrastructure investment must accelerate to match LNG shipping growth.
	September 8, 2026 Yanmar Maritime receives DNV type approval for hydrogen fuel cell system at SMM The GH-FC series certification is aimed at easing adoption of hydrogen propulsion across vessel types.
	August 28, 2026 DNV report warns regulatory uncertainty complicates fleet investment decisions CEO urges greater clarity to provide the confidence needed for long-term investment.
	August 25, 2026 AEA qualifies global roster of auditors for ammonia certification system Bureau Veritas, DNV, TÜV SÜD and three others cleared to verify low-emission ammonia credentials.
	August 25, 2026 GEA and DNV launch three-year ethanol data intelligence partnership Collaboration will integrate structured global ethanol production data into DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight platform.
	August 13, 2026 New Times Shipbuilding launches LNG dual-fuel tanker for Minerva 112,500-dwt Minerva Helen launched at shipyard in Jiangsu, China.
	August 7, 2026 Chinese shipyard delivers LNG dual-fuel container ship to MSC 301 days ahead of schedule Zhoushan Changhong sets new early-delivery record for its series of LNG dual-fuel boxships.
	July 24, 2026 Construction begins on LNG bunkering vessel for Shell Ceremony held for first of two 18,900-cbm vessels being built for Purus Marine.
	July 17, 2026 SEA-LNG mid-year review points to continued growth across methane pathway as coalition marks tenth anniversary LNG orders, bunkering volumes and biomethane production all rise as SEA-LNG gains IMO consultative status.
	June 30, 2026 Second MSC ultra-large LNG dual-fuel boxship enters dry dock at Zhoushan Changhong International's Daishan Base receives 19,000-teu container vessel built for MSC.
	June 19, 2026 Low-GHG methane could keep LNG-capable fleet compliant as regulations tighten, DNV paper argues Biomethane and e-methane offer a compliance pathway for LNG-capable ships, says DNV.
	June 19, 2026 Naming ceremony held for LNG dual-fuel VLCC Mount Vision Crude oil tanker named in ceremony held in China.
	June 10, 2026 Bound4blue wins DNV type approval for its largest installed eSAIL suction sail DNV certification of the Model 3-24 eSAIL is said to support wider adoption of wind-assisted propulsion.
	June 10, 2026 Anemoi and partners win DNV approval in principle for rotor sail integration on MR tankers DNV issues approval in principle for EX-rated rotor sail design on medium-range product tankers.
	June 8, 2026 Shore power shifts from voluntary measure to compliance requirement, DNV white paper finds Shore power is moving from an optional emissions tool to a regulatory obligation for shipowners in key trades.
	June 5, 2026 DNV awards AiP to HHI for LPG dual-fuel container vessel design Approval in principle granted for ship design targeting the underserved smaller container segment.
	May 20, 2026 Zhoushan Changhong begins construction on third 11,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship CHB2061 is the third vessel in an 18-ship series for Oceanroutes, designed to exceed EEDI Phase III standards.
	May 13, 2026 DNV forecasts 100-fold growth in clean hydrogen by 2060, with China leading expansion Classification society projects $3.2tn investment in hydrogen sector, with maritime accounting for 15% of clean hydrogen use.
	May 11, 2026 New Times Shipbuilding launches LNG dual-fuel VLCC in China Chinese yard launches fifth 298,000-dwt crude oil tanker with dual-fuel capability.
	April 24, 2026 Titan Clean Fuels completes first FuelEU Maritime pooling exercise with DNV verification Pool included several hundred vessels, with LNG and biomethane helping balance compliance deficits.
	April 23, 2026 DNV and Singapore Institute of Technology partner on remote vessel operations research Agreement focuses on shore-based control centres for bunker vessels and autonomous maritime capabilities.
	April 16, 2026 DNV says existing LNG infrastructure can support low-GHG methane transition Classification society finds biomethane and e-methane compatible with current LNG fleet and bunkering networks.
	April 14, 2026 Changhong International begins construction on second 11,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship Chinese shipbuilder starts work on vessel CHB2060, second of 18-ship series for Oceanroutes.
	March 13, 2026 DNV study recommends design-based safety approach for hydrogen-fuelled vessels Study for EMSA calls for secondary enclosures across all hydrogen components, including open deck.
	March 9, 2026 DNV to host webinar on FuelEU Maritime compliance strategies Classification society offers insights as first reporting period closes and verification phase begins.
	February 16, 2026 IMO committee agrees NOx certification rules for ammonia and hydrogen engines DNV reports PPR 13 also advanced a biofouling framework and crude oil tanker emission controls.
	February 13, 2026 Iberian Peninsula poised to overtake the Netherlands as Europe’s top LNG bunkering hub Spanish and Portuguese ports quadrupled ship-to-ship LNG supply in two years, data shows.
	February 4, 2026 LNG-fuelled container ships dominate January alternative-fuel vessel orders Container ships accounted for 16 of 20 alternative-fuelled vessels ordered in January, DNV reports.
	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 Bound4blue installs first wind propulsion sails on Maersk Tankers vessel Spanish firm fits four 24-metre eSAIL units on Maersk Trieste under 20-sail contract.
	January 27, 2026 Keel laid for 298,000-dwt LNG dual-fuel VLCC Construction begins on crude oil tanker for Andes Tankers I Inc.
	January 26, 2026 2025 Marine Fuel Review \| Steve Bee, VPS VPS Group Marketing & Strategic Projects Director analyses fuel quality data from the past year.
	January 26, 2026 Spanish ports see fourfold increase in LNG bunkering volumes over two years Renewable bio-LNG accounted for 12% of marine fuel supplied in 2025, Gasnam data shows.
	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 19, 2026 Steel cutting begins on 298,000-dwt LNG dual-fuel VLCC Chinese yard commences construction on sixth vessel in series for Andes Tankers II with DNV class oversight.
	January 14, 2026 Singapore reports record marine fuel sales and container throughput in 2025 Port of Singapore handled 56.77 million tonnes of marine fuel, up 3.4% year-on-year.
	January 13, 2026 LNG-fuelled boxships sustain alternative fuel orderbook share despite market slowdown Alternative fuels maintained 38% of gross tonnage orders in 2025, driven by container segment.
	December 17, 2025 Amasus installs second bound4blue wind sail on general cargo vessel Dutch shipowner installs what is said to be the largest suction sail ever fitted to a general cargo vessel.
	December 17, 2025 DNV approves 21,700-teu container ship design with ammonia fuel capability Design by Zhoushan Changhong and CIMC ORIC can accommodate LNG or ammonia propulsion systems.
	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 DNV clarifies FuelEU Maritime flexibility mechanisms ahead of first reporting deadline Classification society explains banking, borrowing, and pooling options for vessel compliance balances.
	December 3, 2025 Methanol marine fuel reaches high technical readiness but faces cost barriers, DNV reports Classification society finds over 450 methanol-capable vessels operating or on order globally.
	December 1, 2025 Sanfu Shipbuilding delivers final 3,500 TEU dual-fuel container ship to US owner Taizhou-based shipyard completes first batch of LNG-powered vessels with "zero accidents, zero delays".
	December 1, 2025 FuelEU Maritime regulation reshapes ship management contracts, DNV says DNV's Emissions Connect aims to provide neutral data for commercial negotiations under new rules.
	November 28, 2025 Singapore tops first global container port ranking by DNV and Menon Economics The port leads across all five assessment pillars in inaugural industry report.
	November 27, 2025 Bound4blue establishes China production base for wind propulsion systems Spanish wind propulsion firm targets Asian shipbuilding market with outsourced manufacturing network.
	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 18, 2025 Gasum publishes daily price for FuelEU Maritime compliance units Nordic energy company aims to enhance transparency in the evolving regulation compliance market.
	November 11, 2025 MPA Singapore and DNV renew partnership to advance maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation Third MoU renewal focuses on zero-emission fuels, smart-ship systems, and talent development initiatives.
	November 10, 2025 Sea-LNG welcomes EU transport plan's recognition of methane decarbonisation pathway Industry coalition says STIP validates investments in LNG, bio-methane, and e-methane for shipping.
	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.
	October 15, 2025 CMA CGM names dual-fuel methanol vessel for Asia-Mediterranean service The CMA CGM Helium has been deployed on the Phoenician Express route connecting multiple regions.
	October 9, 2025 Wallenius Sol joins Gasum's FuelEU Maritime compliance pool as bio-LNG generator Partnership aims to help shipping companies meet EU carbon intensity requirements through bio-LNG pooling.
	October 8, 2025 SEA-LNG claims LNG emissions cuts ahead of IMO meeting Coalition says methane slip reductions and biomethane growth support decarbonisation pathway.
	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 World's largest methanol-powered RoRo ship delivered to CMES Vessel features world's first methanol-fuelled engine for a PCTC and the first Chinese-built methanol engine.
	September 18, 2025 Anthony Veder and Gasum expand bio-LNG partnership for FuelEU Maritime compliance Two LNG carriers join Nordic energy company's compliance pool as surplus generators.
	September 9, 2025 Bound4blue secures first LPG carrier contract with BWEK for wind propulsion system Spanish wind technology firm to install 24-metre eSAIL on Helena Kosan in 2026.
	August 27, 2025 Viking Line runs vessels on bio-LNG for Gasum's FuelEU Maritime compliance pool Partnership aims to boost compliance supply as demand for FuelEU Maritime pooling increases.
	July 14, 2025 Elenger enters Polish LNG bunkering market with ferry refuelling operation Baltic energy firm completes maiden truck-to-ship LNG delivery in Gdansk.
	April 1, 2023 MF Hydra becomes world's first liquid hydrogen vessel Vessel to transport passengers between Hjelmeland and Nesvik.