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	July 17, 2026 Ardmore Shipping posts 14% fleet emissions reduction in 2025 sustainability report Ardmore Shipping’s annual sustainability report highlights emissions cuts, safety gains and governance rankings across its tanker fleet.
	July 16, 2026 Green ammonia could become the first commercially viable zero-emission marine fuel, WinGD study suggests Joint report by WinGD and Envision Energy sets out the economic case for green ammonia.
	July 14, 2026 ISO-compliant fuels increasingly causing operational problems, Lloyd’s Register warns Latest FOBAS report finds fuel quality risk shifting beyond off-specification fuels.
	July 14, 2026 MTF issues safety management guidelines for methanol-fuelled ships New MTF report offers recommendations for developing and strengthening safety management systems for methanol as a fuel.
	July 8, 2026 Shipping contributes up to €9bn annually to EU ETS budgets, ECSA study finds New analysis calls for ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping’s energy transition.
	June 29, 2026 MHI study points to cost reduction potential in India-to-Singapore green ammonia value chain Mitsubishi Heavy Industries analysis finds value chain optimisation could cut green ammonia costs.
	June 24, 2026 LNG and biofuels seen as most viable near-term options, ICS Barometer finds Geopolitical instability emerges as shipping’s defining risk in ICS report.
	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 12, 2026 Rotterdam study maps pathway for nuclear-powered commercial ship port calls A joint study by Lloyd's Register, the Port of Rotterdam, Core Power and Maersk examines the feasibility of nuclear vessel port calls.
	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.
	May 28, 2026 Greece floating nuclear study finds no fundamental barriers to implementation A PESTLE assessment of floating nuclear power plants in Greece identifies framework gaps, not feasibility barriers.
	May 27, 2026 Strategic port hubs could accelerate sustainable marine fuel adoption, report finds Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub identifies priority ports and trade routes for alternative fuel infrastructure.
	May 26, 2026 Lloyd’s Register examines LPG as marine fuel in new research report Classification society evaluates LPG emissions benefits, safety considerations and technology readiness for shipping.
	May 7, 2026 LNG fleet reaches 1,665 vessels as methane slip technology advances Lloyd’s Register report highlights economic viability and emissions reduction progress for marine fuel.
	May 6, 2026 European shipowners control 34.5% of global fleet but lag on sustainable fuel production New study highlights Europe’s shipping dominance while warning of Asia’s lead in alternative fuel development.
	May 1, 2026 Asia-Pacific ports advance cross-sector hydrogen and e-fuel infrastructure Accelleron report highlights a coordinated approach combining energy, industry and shipping demand to stimulate market development.
	April 16, 2026 Bureau Veritas releases report on EU Renewable Energy Directive’s impact on shipping Classification society examines RED III compliance challenges as member states transpose the directive into national law.
	April 15, 2026 LNG remains the most deployable decarbonisation option for cruise shipping, Lloyd’s Register report finds Classification society’s latest research examines the fuel’s role in the sector’s energy transition and pathway to net zero.
	April 15, 2026 LNG marine fuel shows up to 29% emissions reduction in new SGMF study Latest life cycle assessment shows improved methane slip control, with well-to-wake reductions of up to 25%.
	April 1, 2026 LNG and methanol investments risk becoming 'dead ends' for shipping decarbonisation, UCL study finds Research warns transitional marine fuels may lock in fossil infrastructure rather than enabling an ammonia pathway.
	March 20, 2026 Green ammonia could reach cost parity with VLSFO and LNG by 2050, study finds WinGD and Envision Energy study projects green ammonia operational costs competitive with conventional marine fuels.
	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 5, 2026 Anemoi and Lloyd’s Register call for unified approach to wind propulsion performance verification Anemoi Marine Technologies and Lloyd’s Register publish paper advocating alignment of verification methodologies.
	February 27, 2026 Ammonia emerges as most feasible alternative fuel for deep-sea shipping in 2050 emissions study Research combining expert survey and technical analysis ranks ammonia ahead of hydrogen and methanol.
	February 27, 2026 EMSA study examines biodiesel blend spill response as shipping adopts alternative fuels Research addresses knowledge gaps on biodiesel-conventional fuel blends as marine pollutants and response measures.
	February 27, 2026 NorthStandard publishes biofuel guide as marine insurance claims emerge White paper addresses quality issues and compliance requirements as biofuel testing volumes surge twelvefold.
	February 18, 2026 RINA releases white paper on low-carbon fuels for maritime and aviation decarbonisation Classification society examines biofuels, hydrogen and e-fuels as regulatory frameworks accelerate compliance timelines.
	February 12, 2026 ABS consortium delivers ammonia fuel safety report for EMSA Report expands on IMO interim guidelines and highlights need for comprehensive understanding of ammonia properties.
	January 30, 2026 Wing sails could cut fuel use by 9% on expedition cruise vessels, study finds Wallenius Marine and Salén Ship Management examine wind propulsion potential beyond cargo shipping.
	January 30, 2026 Jamaica explores alternative marine fuel pathways through national stakeholder workshop IMO-backed study examines fuel demand scenarios and infrastructure requirements for Caribbean transshipment hub.
	January 28, 2026 Fuel treatment technology shows 21% efficiency gain in university tests Fuelre4m's technology reduced fuel consumption in marine engines without modifications, according to an Athens university study.
	January 20, 2026 Singapore ammonia ship-to-ship bunkering deemed feasible with safety measures, says GCMD New report identifies operational risks and safety zones for ammonia transfers in Singapore's port waters.
	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 8, 2026 Lloyd's Register report examines hydrogen's potential and challenges for decarbonisation Classification society highlights fuel's promise alongside safety, infrastructure, and cost barriers limiting maritime adoption.
	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 16, 2025 Burando Atlantic publishes first sustainability report, secures ISCC EU recertification Maritime group releases inaugural sustainability report while Burando Energies extends biofuel traceability certification.
	December 15, 2025 Four companies launch study for US methanol bunkering network ABS, Eneos, NYK Line, and Seacor to develop ship-to-ship methanol supply operations on Gulf Coast.
	December 1, 2025 Mediterranean moves closer to nitrogen oxide emission controls Expert meeting endorses feasibility study with 2032 target for Med NOx ECA implementation.
	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 Nuclear-powered boxships could deliver $68m annual savings: Lloyd's Register Small modular reactors could eliminate fuel costs and carbon penalties while boosting cargo capacity, says report.
	November 27, 2025 Ammonia Energy Association releases gas detection whitepaper with Lloyd's Register input Lloyd's Register contributed expertise to new guidance on ammonia detection systems for the maritime sector.
	November 10, 2025 TasPorts and H2U Group sign MoU to explore green ammonia production at Bell Bay Feasibility study to assess 500,000 tonne per year green ammonia facility in northern Tasmania.
	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 28, 2025 China Classification Society releases sustainable marine fuel report Report examines global trends in green hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, and biofuels for maritime decarbonisation.
	October 16, 2025 Med carbon budget will be exhausted by 2035 without 6% annual emission cuts, study warns New research shows region needs drastic decarbonisation to meet Paris Agreement targets.
	October 9, 2025 Study claims biofuels emit 16% more CO₂ than fossil fuels they replace Transport & Environment report challenges biofuels as climate solution ahead of COP30.
	October 6, 2025 Singapore selects Keppel-led consortium for ammonia power and bunkering study Front-end engineering design study to advance 55-65 MW power generation and bunkering facility proposals.
	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 10, 2025 EDF and LR propose financing solutions for trillion-dollar decarbonisation gap New report outlines three innovative concepts to unlock capital for clean fuels and infrastructure.
	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.
	December 11, 2023 Four cornerstones for a regulatory environment for sustainable fuels An analysis of the World Shipping Council's paper to IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC).
	May 31, 2023 Methanol Institute publishes comprehensive fuel guide Report covers regulatory drivers, environmental performance, costs and case studies.