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Ammonia is gaining traction as a potential clean fuel for the future, with the first ammonia-powered vessels expected to debut as early as 2025. In response to this emerging trend, Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) has developed an e-learning program focused on ammonia fuel safety to educate seafarers about handling, storage, and safety precautions specific to ammonia-fueled ships.

Bibby Marine announced that it has signed a shipbuilding contract, to build the world’s first truly zero-emission, electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV), with shipbuilders, Gondan. 

Carras (Hellas) S.A. is taking the next step in its sustainability journey by receiving the ABS Biofuel-1 notation for its Aquataurus ultramax bulk carrier, the first vessel in the world to qualify.

Zero USV, developed through a partnership between Marine AI and MSubs, is introducing the world's first fully autonomous uncrewed surface vessel (USV) fleet.

Bureau Veritas (BV) has awarded the Dutch-Norwegian renewable energy company SolarDuck the world’s first Prototype Certification for its floating offshore solar technology, as applied in SolarDuck’s 0.5 MW pilot "Merganser".

Cargill revealed the results of the six-month test period of the Pyxis Ocean, underscoring the potential for the wind assisted propulsion technology in moving the shipping industry toward renewable energy use.

Fortescue, with the support from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, has conducted the world's first use of ammonia, in combination with diesel in the combustion process, as a marine fuel onboard the Singapore-flagged ammonia-powered vessel, the Fortescue Green Pioneer, in the Port of Singapore.

On March 8, 2024, Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard hosted the steel cutting ceremony for the 14000 TEU Maersk Halifax methanol dual fuel retrofit project.

The initial phase of building the first pair of methanol-powered escort tugs for Kotug Canada's tanker assistance operations in British Columbia, Canada, has commenced.

CMB.TECH announces the order of the world’s first ammonia-powered container vessel in partnership with Yara Clean Ammonia, North Sea Container Line and Yara International through a 15-year deal.