Tag: alternative fuels

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has provided an overview of the advantages, challenges, regulations, and guidance surrounding the use of ammonia as a marine fuel. 

Oman, Netherlands and Germany have signed for the establishment of the world’s first liquid hydrogen import corridor.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts an increase by 25% in Europe's LNG imports in its Gas Market Report Q2.

SEA-LNG supports the agreement reached by the IMO and highlights that this move will enable all fuel pathways to compete on the same level.

Starting January 1, 2026, all passenger vessels under 10,000 gross tonnage operating in Norway's World Heritage fjords must meet zero-emission standards, as part of the Environmental Safety Regulations established by the Norwegian Maritime Authority.

On April 14, 2025, CMB.TECH NV announced a partnership with Fortescue to charter a new ammonia-powered vessel.

Thecla Bodewes Shipyards has launched the MV Vertom Joyce, the eighth vessel in the LABRAX series, featuring a diesel-electric propulsion system.

MAN ES signed a framework agreement on 6 March with CHI regarding their future cooperation on decarbonisation retrofit projects.

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Professor Lynn Loo, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), emphasizes the need for the industry to adopt a hands-on approach to accelerate the adoption of alternative fuels such as ammonia and biofuels.

Munich Re has released its "Marine Trend Radar 2025" whitepaper, exploring key trends shaping the maritime and logistics landscape in 2025.