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June 17, 2026
Everllence completes type approval test for ammonia engine ahead of sea trials Eight classification societies oversee testing of ME-LGIA ammonia engine at Copenhagen research centre. |
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June 16, 2026
WinGD completes factory acceptance test on X72DF-A ammonia engine destined for CMB.Tech bulker Swiss engine maker WinGD has completed factory acceptance testing of its ammonia-fuelled X72DF-A engine in China. |
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June 12, 2026
Kinkai Yusen conducts first biofuel demonstration on domestic ro-ro vessel at Hakata Port Japanese shipping company to trial B24 biofuel blend aboard the vessel Nanotsu on 16 June. |
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June 9, 2026
Maersk conducts large-scale ethanol bunkering trial on Laura Maersk in Rotterdam A.P. Moller – Maersk has conducted a barge-delivered ethanol bunkering operation as part of ongoing fuel trials. |
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June 3, 2026
BHP and GCMD trial multi-feedstock B100 biofuel blend on bulk carrier voyage A pilot project tests blending used cooking oil and waste animal fats to broaden the supply base for marine biofuels. |
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June 2, 2026
NYK begins one-year B100 biofuel trial on car carrier Japanese shipping company NYK Line launches continuous 100% biofuel trial to assess long-term operational safety. |
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May 27, 2026
Nanni develops first high-speed methanol dual-fuel engine with ScandiNAOS French manufacturer tests John Deere-based genset running on 70% methanol, 30% diesel blend. |
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May 25, 2026
X-Press Feeders trials ethanol-methanol blend in Rotterdam Container operator tests 10-90 ethanol-methanol fuel mix aboard Eco Levant vessel. |
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May 25, 2026
Itochu secures approval for ammonia bunkering trials in Singapore Japanese trading house to conduct two-year trial following MPA authorisation. |
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May 22, 2026
WinGD completes factory testing of ammonia-fuelled engine for LPG carrier X52DF-A-1.0 engine tested in China ahead of installation on first of four vessels under construction. |
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May 15, 2026
NYK achieves over 90% methane oxidation in LNG engine catalyst trial Japanese shipping company reports results from onboard test of system designed to reduce methane slip. |
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May 13, 2026
GCMD highlights BHP biofuel trials to address scaling challenges in maritime decarbonisation Mining company discusses need for traceability and coordinated progress across supply, cost and operational readiness. |
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May 8, 2026
Everllence tests commercial-scale ammonia-fuelled marine engine in Japan Two-stroke dual-fuel engine aims to enable carbon-free ocean transport through ammonia combustion technology. |
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May 7, 2026
Baleària's third dual-fuel fast ferry Mercedes Pinto hits 38 knots in sea trials The 123-metre vessel is destined for the Canary Islands and can run on biomethane. |
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May 4, 2026
MOL achieves 98% methane slip reduction in LNG-fuelled vessel trials Japanese shipping company exceeds target in demonstration trials aboard coal carrier operating between Japan and Australia. |
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April 29, 2026
Everllence completes first factory test of 18V51/60 engine running on B100 biofuel French facility tests 18,900 kW engine converted to run entirely on biofuel in Corsica. |
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April 24, 2026
Japanese shipping firms secure government funding for Singapore ammonia bunkering trial Sumitomo, K Line and NYK to demonstrate ship-to-ship ammonia fuel supply operations. |
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April 24, 2026
PIL and PSA launch Singapore’s first joint land-sea green shipping service DNV-verified service allows shippers to reduce Scope 3 emissions through lower-carbon fuel allocation. |
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April 24, 2026
Baleària begins sea trials of dual-fuel catamaran Mercedes Pinto in Gijón Third LNG-powered fast ferry expected for delivery in May, destined for Canary Islands routes. |
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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. |
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April 21, 2026
Everllence’s ammonia-fuelled engine passes factory acceptance test ahead of October delivery Engine built by HHI-EMD will power Eastern Pacific Shipping’s very large ammonia carriers. |
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April 17, 2026
Rolls-Royce Power Systems switches German engine test facilities to HVO fuel Company saved 3,200 tonnes of CO₂ by end of 2025 after switching to renewable diesel. |
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April 17, 2026
Norsepower completes factory tests for 18 rotor sails bound for Airbus fleet Wind propulsion units cleared for installation on LD Armateurs vessels targeting 50% emissions reduction. |
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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. |
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March 30, 2026
Japan consortium achieves hydrogen co-firing in main engine for large commercial vessel Engine reaches over 95% hydrogen co-firing ratio, with installation planned for 2027. |
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March 30, 2026
Retrofit capability expands as regulatory uncertainty slows alternative-fuel conversions Lloyd’s Register warns delayed conversions could compress demand into a narrower, costlier timeframe as the fleet ages. |
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March 11, 2026
AET completes first bio-LNG trial on dual-fuel tanker Tanker operator tests renewable fuel ahead of FuelEU Maritime compliance requirements |
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February 27, 2026
Everllence develops hydrogen test bench for marine engines German engine maker upgrades Augsburg facility under HydroPoLEn project backed by federal maritime research funding. |
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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. |
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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. |
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December 10, 2025
Everllence confirms ethanol operation on 21/31 four-stroke engine Engine builder says tests in Denmark validated fuel flexibility of methanol-capable platform. |
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December 8, 2025
Maersk to trial 50% ethanol blend on dual-fuel methanol vessel Shipping line plans higher-ethanol-content tests following initial 10% blend trial on Laura Maersk. |
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November 11, 2025
NextDF engines achieve 0.9% methane slip for Ibaizabal's LNG bunkering vessel Factory tests show methane emissions far below FuelEU Maritime threshold on newbuild. |
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October 28, 2025
Rolls-Royce tests first pure methanol marine engine in world first Facility test marks development step for methanol marine fuel technology. |
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October 7, 2025
Japanese consortium achieves 98% methane slip reduction in LNG vessel trials Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Kanadevia, and Yanmar exceed target in onboard demonstration. |
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October 6, 2025
Hanwha Ocean claims world's first ship-to-ship LNG transfer during sea trials South Korean shipbuilder says innovation reduces environmental impact and avoids terminal congestion delays. |
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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. |
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September 11, 2025
Aurora Expeditions claims 90% GHG reduction in landmark HVO trials Sylvia Earle said to be the first Infinity-class ship to trial HVO biofuel. |
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February 12, 2025
NYK trials biofuel in milestone coal carrier test Vessel is used to test biofuel for domestic utility company. |
