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IMO plans safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear ships

IMO plans safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear ships

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 3, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime regulations, News, Nuclear, Ship propulsion, Shipping, WASP

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed on a draft workplan to develop a safety framework for ships using alternative fuels and new technologies to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The plan, adopted at the Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction...
AiP for multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier

AiP for multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 2, 2026 | Classification/inspection, Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, News, Ship design, Ship propulsion

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to Oshima Shipbuilding for its multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier design. The 64,000-DWT bulk carrier concept can accommodate multiple future fuel pathways, including ammonia, methanol and methane...
Port of Rotterdam launches 2050 Port Vision

Port of Rotterdam launches 2050 Port Vision

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 29, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Offshore wind, Ports, Shipping

Monday January 26, the Rotterdam 2050 Port Vision was officially launched and presented to many attendees in the Port Pavilion. Outgoing Minister Vincent Karremans of Economic Affairs: ‘If the Netherlands and Europe want to remain economically strong and resilient in...
Bound4blue installs first eSAILs for Maersk Tankers

Bound4blue installs first eSAILs for Maersk Tankers

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 28, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship conversion/refit, Shipping, WASP

Bound4blue has fitted four 24-metre “plug-and-play” eSAIL units on board the Maersk Trieste. It marks the first stage of an agreement with Maersk Tankers that will see a total of twenty units installed across five advanced medium-range (MR) tankers. The...
Chemship orders VentoFoils for two more vessels

Chemship orders VentoFoils for two more vessels

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 27, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship conversion/refit, Tankers, WASP

Chemical tanker operator Chemship has returned to Dutch wind propulsion specialist Econowind for the installation of VentoFoils on two additional tankers. In the second half of 2026, Chemical Contender and Chemical Fighter will be fitted with four 16-metre ATEX-proof...
VIDEO: World’s largest battery-electric ship begins trials

VIDEO: World’s largest battery-electric ship begins trials

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 26, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Passenger ships, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding

Incat Tasmania is building the world’s largest battery-electric ship. Last week, the ferry commenced harbour trials in the River Derwent for the first time. This marks the first occasion that Hull 096 has moved under its own battery-electric propulsion, signalling the...
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