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	May 1, 2026 Berg Propulsion to supply propulsion system for Akdeniz-built chemical tanker Turkish shipyard Akdeniz orders diesel-electric propulsion package for an 8,000-dwt vessel destined for Transka Tankers.
	May 1, 2026 China Classification Society certifies 740-teu pure-electric container ship Ning Yuan Dian Kun features battery-swapping capability and is claimed to eliminate 1,462 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
	April 29, 2026 BC Ferries orders Everllence engines for four newbuild ferries Canadian operator selects 32/44CR engines for vessels designed to support future electric operations.
	April 29, 2026 Genevos secures €2.2m EU funding for 1 MW maritime hydrogen fuel cell development French company joins €7m MARINER project to develop and validate modular fuel cell systems.
	April 28, 2026 Fincantieri’s VARD launches first of four offshore wind vessels for Windward Offshore VARD 4 19 design vessel features battery hybrid propulsion and green methanol preparation.
	April 28, 2026 Singapore industry leaders call for regulatory clarity on maritime energy transition SSA councillors highlight need for government support and clear policies to enable alternative fuel adoption.
	April 27, 2026 AET outlines multi-fuel decarbonisation strategy at Marine Money 2026 Tanker operator highlights innovative commercial arrangements with charterers to share decarbonisation risks and rewards.
	April 23, 2026 Hercules Tanker Management deploys second Ultra-Spec vessel to the Mediterranean HTM Elisabeth arrived in Gibraltar carrying biofuel cargo from Thailand bound for Barcelona operations.
	April 22, 2026 Battery-methanol harbour tug completes sea trials ahead of Gothenburg deployment Svitzer Balder is claimed to be the most powerful electric escort tug in the world.
	April 21, 2026 Shipping groups urge IMO to agree global GHG rules ahead of critical meeting Seven industry associations call for unified approach to avoid overlapping regional decarbonization schemes.
	April 20, 2026 Schottel supplies propulsion for Mureloil’s hybrid chemical tanker Bahía Beatriz joins sister ship to double Spanish operator’s biofuel and methanol transport capacity.
	April 13, 2026 Sanmar completes sea trials for 14th all-electric tugboat Turkish shipyard marks half-century in business with latest battery-powered vessel from ElectRA series.
	April 13, 2026 Echandia to supply battery system for Gotlandsbolaget’s hybrid ferry Swedish battery supplier wins contract for new high-speed catamaran operating between Visby and Nynäshamn.
	April 9, 2026 RINA partners with Hanwha Group on battery-hybrid propulsion for ro-ro ferries Classification society to provide regulatory compliance verification for hybrid battery systems on newbuilds and retrofits.
	March 31, 2026 Corvus Energy and Beyonder sign MoU to develop maritime battery systems Norwegian companies to explore next-generation energy storage solutions for shipping sector decarbonisation.
	March 31, 2026 Stena RoRo takes delivery of 13th E-Flexer vessel from Chinese shipyard Capu Rossu handed over to Corsica Linea for Marseille-Corsica route starting mid-June.
	March 25, 2026 Bureau Veritas to class all-electric trimarans for Brim Explorer Two zero-emission passenger vessels will operate in Norwegian fjords after extensive Arctic testing.
	March 19, 2026 Lloyd’s Register to class Western Australia’s first electric ferry fleet Echo Marine Group partners with Lloyd’s Register on five battery-electric ferries for Perth’s Swan River.
	March 19, 2026 Molslinjen order propels Australia to top of battery vessel production rankings Danish ferry operator’s three-catamaran order at Incat Tasmania shifts global manufacturing landscape, analysis shows.
	March 10, 2026 ABS and HD Hyundai partner on nuclear propulsion for container ships Classification society and South Korean shipbuilder to assess feasibility for 16,000-teu vessel.
	March 2, 2026 AYK Energy completes world’s largest marine battery retrofit on Wasaline ferry Aurora Botnia receives 10.4 MWh battery system, bringing total capacity to 12.6 MWh.
	February 26, 2026 Grimaldi's Grande Svezia makes inaugural Le Havre call with ammonia-ready design Second of 10 new-generation PCTCs features 5 MWh battery system and cold ironing capability.
	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 24, 2026 Corvus Energy to supply battery systems for Washington State Ferries hybrid vessels ABB selects Corvus for two new 160-vehicle ferries as part of $3.98bn electrification plan.
	February 24, 2026 Vinssen, Mana Engineering partner on hydrogen fuel cell retrofit for 800-teu feeder vessel South Korean and Dutch firms to pursue Lloyd’s Register approval for hybrid retrofit concept.
	February 20, 2026 Incat Crowther and Switch Maritime develop 150-passenger hydrogen ferry for New York Design work begins on 28-metre vessel with 720 kg hydrogen capacity and 25-knot speed.
	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 13, 2026 Grimaldi takes delivery of eighth ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Michigan The 9,000-ceu vessel features 50% lower fuel consumption and 5 MWh battery capacity.
	February 11, 2026 Vitol Bunkers launches HSFO supply in Pakistan after four-year hiatus Company resumes high-sulphur fuel oil bunkering at three Pakistani ports following earlier VLSFO and LSMGO launches.
	February 11, 2026 CIMC SOE secures orders for three LNG bunkering vessels Chinese shipbuilder adds two 20,000 cbm and one 18,900 cbm LNG bunkering vessels to order book.
	February 11, 2026 Lehmann Marine to supply battery systems for Hamburg’s first electric ferries German firm wins contract for three 3.8 MWh systems for HADAG vessels entering service in 2028.
	February 9, 2026 AET adds hybrid-electric shuttle tanker to fleet with dual-fuel capability Tanker operator brings first hybrid-electric DPST into service on long-term charter with lower-emissions technology.
	January 30, 2026 Stena RoRo orders C-Flexer RoRo vessels with battery-hybrid propulsion for 2029 delivery Swedish shipowner places order with China Merchants Industry for next-generation vessels designed by NAOS.
	January 29, 2026 IMO agrees workplan for safety rules on battery-, wind- and nuclear-powered ships Draft framework to be submitted to Maritime Safety Committee in May for approval.
	January 26, 2026 Echandia to supply 3 MWh battery system for Singapore harbour tugboat Swedish firm wins contract as part of Singapore's plan to electrify harbour craft by 2030.
	January 22, 2026 Yinson GreenTech launches upgraded electric cargo vessel in Singapore, expands to UAE Hydromover 2.0 offers increased energy storage capacity and can be fully recharged in under two hours, says designer.
	January 16, 2026 ABS and Fleetzero collaborate on innovative battery containers for maritime applications The American Bureau of Shipping partners with Fleetzero to advance sustainable maritime technology through cutting-edge battery container solutions.
	January 14, 2026 Grimaldi takes delivery of seventh ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Manila The 9,241-ceu vessel was delivered in Shanghai and begins Asia–Europe service this week.
	January 14, 2026 Viking Line reports cargo record and tenfold biogas increase in 2025 Baltic Sea ferry operator transported 139,484 cargo units while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60,000 tonnes.
	January 13, 2026 ABB to supply hybrid-electric propulsion for BC Ferries' four new vessels Technology will enable ferries to run on biofuel or renewable diesel with battery storage.
	January 9, 2026 Singapore's first fully electric tug completes commissioning ahead of April deployment PaxOcean and ABB’s 50-tonne bollard-pull vessel represents an early step in harbour craft electrification.
	December 17, 2025 AYK Energy secures second battery contract with Mureloil for chemical tankers Spanish ship owner orders hybrid propulsion systems for two 8,000-dwt vessels transporting biofuels and methanol.
	December 15, 2025 BIMCO adopts FuelEU Maritime and ETS clauses for ship sales, advances biofuel charter work Documentary Committee approves regulatory clauses for vessel transactions, progresses work on decarbonisation and emerging cargo contracts.
	December 8, 2025 Shipping industry pivots to fuel efficiency amid regulatory uncertainty on decarbonisation ABB says pragmatism prevails as shipowners focus on adaptable technologies following IMO net-zero framework delay.
	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 4, 2025 Chimbusco explores green marine fuel solutions at carbon neutrality forum Chimbusco discusses decarbonisation pathways and signs cooperation agreements with shipping and energy partners.
	December 2, 2025 Grimaldi takes delivery of fourth ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Istanbul Italian shipowner adds 9,241 CEU vessel to fleet for East Asia–Persian Gulf route.
	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.
	October 31, 2025 Grimaldi takes delivery of third ammonia-ready car carrier from Chinese shipyard Grande Melbourne is the third of seven vessels ordered from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for Asia-Europe service.
	October 24, 2025 Hydrogen-fuelled tanker achieves top rating in zero-emission programme Kikou Maru becomes first coastal vessel to secure financing under DBJ-ClassNK decarbonisation initiative.
	October 22, 2025 Nuclear propulsion edging closer to commercial shipping, says Lloyd's Register Recent London event highlights progress on licensing and international cooperation for maritime nuclear power.
	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 14, 2025 Petroineos orders two new bunker vessels for southern France operations Vessels will handle conventional and low-carbon fuels, including biofuels and e-methanol, from 2028.
	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.
	October 8, 2025 AYK Energy secures contract for world's first fully electric intercontinental ferries Battery provider to power Baleària's zero-emission ferries between Spain and Morocco.
	September 25, 2025 Grimaldi takes delivery of second ammonia-ready car carrier 9,000-CEU vessel joins fleet with 50% lower fuel consumption than earlier-generation carriers.
	September 23, 2025 French patrol vessel with wind-assisted propulsion enters construction phase Steel cutting ceremony marks construction start for hybrid maritime patrol vessel at Socarenam shipyard.
	September 16, 2025 UK government commits GBP 448m to maritime decarbonisation research programme UK SHORE funding aims to accelerate clean shipping technologies through 2030.
	September 11, 2025 Wärtsilä wins contract for electric propulsion systems on two Danish ferries Technology group to supply integrated electric systems for Molslinjen's battery-electric catamarans.
	September 8, 2025 GES and RINA partner to develop hydrogen battery prototype for marine applications Italian energy storage company secures €61.5m EU funding for hybrid technology development.
	September 4, 2025 New dual-fuel RoRo concept with bow-mounted engine room unveiled Vessel features dual-fuel electric propulsion capable of running on LNG, liquefied biogas, marine gas oil, and biodiesel.
	September 1, 2025 Grimaldi takes delivery of 9,000 CEU car carrier with 50% fuel reduction Grande Shanghai is second ammonia-ready vessel in Italian shipping group's fleet.
	September 1, 2025 Atlantic Shrike achieves 11% fuel reduction with Vard Electro battery retrofit Platform supply vessel records 362 tonnes of CO2 savings following energy storage system installation.
	August 28, 2025 Wärtsilä to install world's largest marine battery hybrid system on Wasaline ferry Battery capacity expansion will increase Aurora Botnia's energy storage from 2.2 to 12.6 MWh.
	February 12, 2025 NYK trials biofuel in milestone coal carrier test Vessel is used to test biofuel for domestic utility company.
	January 8, 2024 Will the EU ETS move prices and inspire innovation? Examining whether carbon pricing is likely to have an effect on emissions reduction.
	April 5, 2023 V-Bunkers unveils Singapore's first electric-hybrid bunker tanker Second vessel scheduled for delivery in Q2.
	March 14, 2023 Foreship lands 40th battery project Case for batteries is 'increasingly compelling', says CTO.