As the shipping industry continues its transition to carbon-neutral fuels, ammonia and hydrogen are emerging as possible fuel options, however mandatory regulations governing their use are not yet in place. DNV’s latest white paper, Safe introduction of alternative fuels – Focus on ammonia and hydrogen as ship fuels, provides shipowners with insights and tools to […]
Global Authority DNV Validates Top-Tier Safety and Performance Standards Second Major Certification Following Korean Register Approval Last Year Company Positioned to Advance Zero-Carbon Maritime Propulsion Technology Hanwha Aerospace announces that it has received Approval in Principle (AIP) certification from DNV for its 200kW hydrogen fuel cell system designed for maritime applications, marking a significant […]
Swiss marine power company WinGD has confirmed key parameters for its X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engine design after full-load testing at its Engine Research and Innovation Centre in Winterthur, Switzerland. The performance and emission measurements deliver timely assurance as the first users prepare their vessels and auxiliary systems for ammonia fuel. The tests confirm engine performance data […]
Saildrone will leverage Palantir’s AI technology to deliver unprecedented insights for maritime intelligence, surveillance, and targeting applications. Saildrone today announced a strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies set to revolutionize maritime intelligence capabilities. This collaboration will enable the rapid scaling of autonomous systems to deliver advanced maritime AI solutions—at a time when conventional naval assets […]
A/S Dan-Bunkering Ltd. is glad to announce that Bjarke Poulsen has joined Dan-Bunkering Europe as a Fuel Supplier & Head of Dry Cargo. Bjarke brings with him over 13 years of extensive experience as a Bunker Manager, along with a strong background in bunker procurement from a large global dry cargo ship operator. His expertise […]
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s now well-publicized sexual assault scandal and the cover-up known as Operation Fouled Anchor is back in the spotlight with news that seven additional complaints have been filed. The law firm representing all the complainants, Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight reports it has filed a total of 29 complaints as the […]
The Canadian Port of Vancouver reported a very strong performance last year as its cargo throughput hit record highs. The port is also looking to capitalize on its position as a possible port of entry for increased Chinese and Asia trade due to the uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and Donald Trump’s plan to impose […]
Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery on its next cruise ship today, March 13, from Fincantieri in Italy. It is the third ship of the class of six being built by Fincantieri with the fourth ship scheduled to float out from the building dock tomorrow. Norwegian Aqua which was delivered today is part of what the […]
The Port of Santos is confirming that a tanker maneuvering in the port lost control on Wednesday night, March 12. The vessel hit a pier and Brazilian patrol boats. The tanker Olavo Bilac was maneuvering between the Alemoa 1 and Outeirinhos 1 piers when the vessel was reported to have suffered a “mechanical problem.” The […]
As salvage teams are making headway in efforts related to the Stena Immaculate and the Solong, the UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch outlined the steps for the investigation. At the same time, a Magistrate’s Court extended the detention and questioning of the master of the Solong. HM Coastguard reports little change in the situation […]
DHL and the New York University Stern School of Business released the DHL Trade Atlas 2025 today, providing a comprehensive analysis of the most important trends in global trade. In the face of geopolitical tensions and concerns about widespread tariff increases, the report features data-backed insights, covering nearly 200 countries and territories. Uncertainty looms over […]
For one day last month, cargo flights were redirected to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) following the disruption that saw the aviation sector grounded in Belgium on February 13. MST stepped in to help minimise the impact of a series of scheduled strikes across Belgium that included air traffic control operators, handlers and security personnel. The […]
