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Green Pearl and Cielo Ace ship-to-ship (STS) bio-LNG bunkering operation. June 19, 2026
MOL signs bio-LNG supply deals for car carriers across Northern Europe and Mediterranean  

Japanese shipping group expands bio-LNG bunkering to Spanish ports as part of its net-zero strategy.
Tommy Slette, Bart Vos and Koen Boerdijk. June 19, 2026
Corvus Energy to supply battery systems for two new Scylla Shipping river cruise vessels  

Norwegian battery supplier extends its partnership with Swiss river cruise operator Scylla Shipping.
Factory acceptance test (FAT) for X72DF-A ammonia engine. June 16, 2026
WinGD completes factory acceptance test on X72DF-A ammonia engine destined for CMB.Tech bulker  

Swiss engine maker WinGD has completed factory acceptance testing of its ammonia-fuelled X72DF-A engine in China.
BGN and HD HHI signing ceremony. June 10, 2026
BGN expands owned LPG fleet with two additional VLGCs from HD HHI  

BGN signs a new shipbuilding contract, bringing its owned VLGC fleet to 19 vessels.
MPA and MSC sign MoU. June 4, 2026
MPA and MSC sign MoU covering decarbonisation, digitalisation and talent development in Singapore  

The agreement marks 30 years of MSC’s presence in Singapore and covers alternative fuels adoption.
WinGD 12X92DF engine. June 1, 2026
WinGD’s X-DF dual-fuel engine passes 1,000 orders  

Swiss manufacturer reaches milestone 13 years after commercial launch of engine.
CMB.Tech and TFG Marine signing. May 27, 2026
CMB.Tech raises TFG Marine stake to 15% and consolidates bunker procurement through joint venture  

CMB.Tech increases its equity stake in TFG Marine and commits its entire fleet’s bunker requirements to the joint venture.
325,000-dwt Newcastlemax vessel render. May 20, 2026
WinGD secures first ethanol-fuelled engine orders for ocean-going vessels  

Swiss power firm to supply dual-fuel engines for two ore carriers operating under Vale charter.
Hamburg Express vessel. May 12, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel partner on biofuel initiative for Asia-Europe trade  

Agreement covers 3,300-teu using waste-based biofuels, targeting a 2,979-tonne CO₂e reduction in 2026.
WinGD LNG dual-fuel engine with personnel wearing safety helmets. December 30, 2025
WinGD promotes variable compression ratio retrofits for existing LNG dual-fuel engines  

Engine designer claims technology can reduce emissions and methane slip ahead of 2030 targets.
ABB Generations 2025 publication on smartphone. December 18, 2025
ABB publishes 2025 maritime insights on decarbonisation and digitalization  

Technology firm compiles annual articles exploring energy efficiency, automation, and alternative fuels for the shipping industry.
WinGD X-DF Dual-Fuel Engine illustration. December 3, 2025
WinGD launches high-pressure LNG dual-fuel engine for container ships  

Swiss engine designer targets ultra-large container vessel market with 2028 delivery plans.
WinGD and Panasia Frame Agreement Signing. November 26, 2025
WinGD and Panasia partner on emissions upgrades for dual-fuel LNG engines  

Swiss engine designer signs frame agreement with Korean firm to retrofit X-DF engines.
Illustration of liquid with the word 'Ethanol' inside rectangle. September 30, 2025
WinGD to launch first ethanol-fuelled marine two-stroke engine in 2026  

Deliveries planned for newbuild and retrofit applications starting in 2027.
ABB small modular reactor (SMR). September 11, 2025
ABB and Blykalla sign agreement to develop nuclear reactors for ships  

Partnership aims to accelerate deployment of small modular reactors for maritime decarbonisation.
WinGD’s first ammonia-fuelled engine installed on Exmar vessels. September 10, 2025
WinGD claims methanol and ammonia engines ready for commercial deployment as regulatory clarity awaited  

Engine designer says zero-emission fuels have moved from pilots to practice.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) headquarters. September 5, 2025
Global Ethanol Association launches with marine fuel focus  

New Switzerland-based non-profit aims to accelerate ethanol adoption in shipping decarbonisation.
Moonghee Yu and Jungsik Park. September 3, 2025
WinGD and Hanwha deliver world's first LNG carrier engine with variable compression ratio technology  

Technology enables engine to adjust its compression ratio and potentially improve fuel efficiency.