DBCE names new MD to lead dry bulk centre of excellence
Michael Phoon takes the helm at DBCE as new Managing Director, effective 5 January 2026, aiming to expand global engagement, advance DryBMS standards, and drive safer, more sustainable dry bulk...
Deltamarin wins five AiPs for next-gen eco-friendly ships
Deltamarin has received five Approvals in Principle (AiPs) from DNV and Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its next-generation vessel designs, announced at Marintec China in Shanghai. The approvals cover a 20,000...
BYD, Corvus partner to advance marine battery tech
BYD Energy Storage and Corvus Energy AS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing next-generation battery solutions for shipping. The MoU combines...
bound4blue raises $44 million to scale wind-powered sail
Wind propulsion company bound4blue has closed a $44 million funding round backed by maritime corporates, climate investors, and government capital. The round was led by OCTAVE Capital and Katapult Ocean,...
IBIA, HKSOA sign MoU to advance marine energy
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) and the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for closer cooperation across marine energy...
Hyundai, HD KSOE partner on maritime fuel cell system
Hyundai Motor Company has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop a maritime fuel cell system, extending its clean-energy capabilities beyond automobiles and into the marine sector. The...
Wärtsilä maps 2026 trends in decarbonisation and digitalisation
As the maritime industry approaches 2026, Wärtsilä has identified four trends set to reshape global shipping, driving competitiveness, efficiency, and sustainability for vessel owners and operators worldwide. Wärtsilä highlighted that...
Semco Maritime to overhaul and optimise Floatel Endurance
Floatel Endurance is scheduled to sail to Hanøytangen in Q1 2026 for a comprehensive yard stay and energy optimisation programme at Semco Maritime’s facility. Hanøytangen, a key hub for offshore...
LR joins DCSA+ to boost shipping digitalisation
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association’s (DCSA) DCSA+ partnership programme. Through DCSA+, LR becomes part of a global network of carriers, shippers, terminals, forwarders, and technology...
NYK, BHP strengthen partnership on low-carbon vessels
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) has renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australia’s BHP Group Ltd, originally signed in June 2022. The renewed MoU outlines key initiatives, including...
Wärtsilä to equip new LNG bunkering vessel for SIPG
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, has announced that it will provide integrated systems for a new LNG bunkering vessel being built at Jiangnan Shipyard in China for...
Wärtsilä will deliver an integrated hybrid propulsion system for a 9,500 deadweight tonnage (DWT) bulk carrier under construction at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands for Norwegian shipowner Aasen...