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HydroPoLEn develops hydrogen-capable engine test bench

HydroPoLEn develops hydrogen-capable engine test bench

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 6, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine engines, Marine fuels, Maritime research, News, Ship propulsion

Everllence has upgraded a research-engine test bench to enable hydrogen combustion for CO2-neutral propulsion. The test bench is located at the company’s Augsburg site and is part of the “HydroPoLEn” project. HydroPoLEn is an Everllence (formerly...
Everllence and Vale to develop ethanol-powered engine

Everllence and Vale to develop ethanol-powered engine

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 3, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine engines, Marine fuels, News, Ship propulsion

Everllence and Vale have signed a cooperation agreement regarding the development of ethanol as a marine fuel. Vale is one of the world’s leading producers of iron ore, copper and nickel, and one of the largest logistics operators in Brazil. Under the terms of the...
World-first type approval for two-stroke ammonia engine

World-first type approval for two-stroke ammonia engine

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 27, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine engines, Marine fuels, Maritime research, News, Ship propulsion

Swiss WinGD has completed both type approval testing (TAT) and factory acceptance testing (FAT) of its ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine. Both test programmes were completed in January 2026. Testing of the X52DF-A-1.0 engine was carried out at the HD Hyundai...
Aurora Botnia upgrade sets RoPax battery record

Aurora Botnia upgrade sets RoPax battery record

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 26, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Passenger ships, Ship conversion/refit, Ship propulsion

Wasaline has completed sea trials following a major battery upgrade on board its ferry Aurora Botnia. The vessel now features the largest battery capacity ever installed on a RoPax vessel worldwide. The vessel’s battery capacity has been expanded from 2.2 MWh to an...
Oceanbird lands first commercial wing sail order

Oceanbird lands first commercial wing sail order

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 25, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship conversion/refit, Ship propulsion, WASP

Oceanbird, the joint venture between Alfa Laval and Wallenius Lines, has secured its first official sale. An undisclosed shipowner has placed an order for two Oceanbird Wing 560 wing sails that are contracted for a retrofit installation in Europe in early 2027. This...
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