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Steel cutting ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. H5187. May 7, 2026
Wah Kwong marks steel-cutting for third dual-fuel LNG carrier at Dalian Shipyard  

Hong Kong shipowner’s 175,000 cbm newbuild is scheduled for delivery as fleet expansion continues.
Yu Neng Jiao Long vessel. May 7, 2026
Cosco Shipping takes delivery of 64,900-dwt Panamax crude tanker  

Yu Neng Jiao Long features dual-fuel capability and meets IMO Tier III emission standards.
Order ceremony for LNG dual-fuel container vessels. May 5, 2026
OOCL orders twelve 13,600-teu LNG dual-fuel container vessels from Chinese shipbuilder  

Hong Kong-based carrier’s first LNG-powered vessels mark entry into alternative fuel segment.
Lucia Cosulich vessel. May 5, 2026
Cosulich launches second methanol-ready bunker vessel at Chinese shipyard  

Lucia Cosulich is the second of four sister vessels being built for alternative fuel bunkering.
LNG bunkering vessel render. May 5, 2026
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions secures order for LNG systems on four bunkering vessels  

GSX Energy orders systems for vessels being built at Chinese shipyard Nantong CIMC Sinopacific.
Guo Si ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operation. May 5, 2026
Chimbusco Pan Nation delivers 2,500 mt of B100 biodiesel in China’s largest single bunkering  

Hong Kong operation claims 89% greenhouse gas emissions reduction compared with conventional marine fuel.
Ningyuan Diankun vessel. May 1, 2026
China Classification Society certifies 740-teu pure-electric container ship  

Ning Yuan Dian Kun features battery-swapping capability and is claimed to eliminate 1,462 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Maersk Tahiti vessel. May 1, 2026
Bound4blue completes second suction sail installation for Maersk Tankers  

Four 24-metre eSAIL units fitted on Maersk Tahiti at Chinese shipyard in April.
Aerial view of Port of Yokohama. May 1, 2026
Asia-Pacific ports advance cross-sector hydrogen and e-fuel infrastructure  

Accelleron report highlights a coordinated approach combining energy, industry and shipping demand to stimulate market development.
Johnson Matthey logo. April 30, 2026
Johnson Matthey to supply methanol technology for Liquid Sunshine biomethanol plant in China  

First phase aims for 75,000 tonnes annual capacity, with potential e-methanol expansion planned.
Classification certificate for methanol fuel bunkering vessels. April 30, 2026
CCS issues methanol and scrubber certifications at Singapore Maritime Week  

State-owned enterprise presents methanol classification certificate and approves open-loop exhaust gas cleaning system.
China’s Da Qing 268 vessel. April 27, 2026
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port completes first ship-to-ship green methanol bunkering  

Zhejiang province port facility delivered 503 tonnes of methanol to a container ship in one hour.
CMA CGM Esmeralda naming ceremony. April 23, 2026
CMA CGM names 15,000-teu methanol-powered container ship in Shanghai  

The CMA CGM Esmeralda has been deployed on the REX2 service.
Grande Inghilterra naming ceremony. April 23, 2026
Grimaldi takes delivery of eleventh ammonia-ready car carrier  

Grande Inghilterra features solar panels, lithium batteries and cold ironing capability.
Carrier deck view. April 23, 2026
Wärtsilä to supply ammonia fuel systems for Navigator Gas and Amon Maritime carriers  

Finnish technology group wins contract for cargo handling systems on two dual-fuel ammonia vessels.
Launching ceremony of Nave Orbit vessel. April 22, 2026
Changhong International launches fourth LR2 tanker for Navios  

Chinese shipbuilder floats 115,000-tonne LR2/Aframax product tanker with methanol and LNG conversion capability.
Steel cutting ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. S1128. April 22, 2026
CIMC Pacific Offshore Engineering advances two 20,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel projects  

Two sister vessels for Singapore and Luxembourg owners reach construction milestones in China.
Anji Luck vessel. April 22, 2026
Jiangnan Shipyard delivers final methanol-ready car carrier to Anji Logistics  

The 9,500-vehicle capacity vessel completes a 12-ship series built for SAIC’s logistics arm since 2022.
Smart Chimbusco exhibition display. April 20, 2026
Chimbusco launches six digital bunker products, including AI model and green fuel tools  

Cosco subsidiary unveils customer platform, AI system and methanol calculators for marine fuel sector.
Grande Tokyo vessel. April 20, 2026
Grimaldi takes delivery of 10th ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Tokyo  

The 9,200-ceu vessel completes a seven-ship series built at Chinese yards for vehicle logistics.
MSC Migsan delivery ceremony. April 17, 2026
Changhong International delivers final LNG dual-fuel container ship 205 days early  

Chinese shipbuilder completes 10-vessel series for MSC with delivery of 11,500-teu MSC Migsan.
Camellia Dream vessel. April 17, 2026
Norsepower completes factory tests for 18 rotor sails bound for Airbus fleet  

Wind propulsion units cleared for installation on LD Armateurs vessels targeting 50% emissions reduction.
Frankie Russ vessel. April 17, 2026
Ernst Russ acquires four chemical tankers with five-year charters worth $126m  

Hamburg shipowner enters tanker segment with methanol-ready newbuildings delivering from Q4 2026.
DP World London vessel. April 16, 2026
Elbdeich Reederei takes delivery of first methanol-capable feeder vessel  

German shipowner receives 1,250-teu dual-fuel newbuild from Chinese yard, with three more to follow.
Cosco Shipping Peony vessel. April 15, 2026
Cosco Shipping completes methanol dual-fuel retrofits on four ultra-large container vessels  

Chinese shipping line retrofits 20,000-teu and 13,800-teu vessels with methanol propulsion systems.
Launching ceremony of Maran Myrto vessel. April 15, 2026
Chinese yard launches LNG dual-fuel Suezmax  

Crude carrier with LNG propulsion launched in Jiangsu province.
Keel-laying ceremony of a vessel with builder's hull no. 0315846. April 15, 2026
Keel laid for LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker  

Chinese yard begins construction on 155,500-dwt vessel with Lloyd’s Register classification.
Person signing a document. April 14, 2026
Venture Energy signs green methanol supply deal with Shenji Energy  

Hong Kong-based firm to purchase ISCC EU-certified biomass-derived methanol for shipping clients.
Steel cutting ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. CHB2060. April 14, 2026
Changhong International begins construction on second 11,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship  

Chinese shipbuilder starts work on vessel CHB2060, second of 18-ship series for Oceanroutes.
Suezmax crude oil tanker render. April 10, 2026
Guangzhou Shipyard secures Suezmax order, delivers vessels ahead of schedule  

China State Shipbuilding subsidiary reports nine vessel deliveries in the first quarter of 2026.
Fujian province map with highlighted locations. April 10, 2026
Gulf Marine expands bonded lubricant supply network in China’s Fujian province  

Company adds supply points in Putian, Ningde and Fuqing, covering 20 terminals across the region.
Steel cutting ceremony of vessel with builder's hull no. CHB2059. April 8, 2026
Changhong International begins construction of first 11,400-teu LNG dual-fuel boxship for Oceanroutes  

Chinese yard starts work on first of 18 vessels in order from new customer.
Wee Meng Tan, GCMD. April 8, 2026
China’s renewable energy could fuel global shipping decarbonisation, says GCMD  

Maritime body sees potential for China to convert domestic wind and solar into green marine fuels.
Orca Fisher vessel. April 8, 2026
James Fisher takes delivery of first FKAB-designed LNG dual-fuel chemical tanker  

Orca Fisher is a 6,000-dwt vessel built at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou.
Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard logo. April 6, 2026
Zhoushan Changhong secures orders through 2029 with LNG dual-fuel container ships  

Chinese shipyard reports full order book as it constructs 19,000-teu vessels for MSC Group.
Keel-laying ceremony of an LNG carrier and bunker vessel hull no. S-1123. March 31, 2026
Avenir lays keel for new LNG carrier and bunkering vessel  

Marine fuel supplier has commenced construction of Hull No. S-1123 as part of its newbuild programme.
Capu Rossu vessel. March 31, 2026
Stena RoRo takes delivery of 13th E-Flexer vessel from Chinese shipyard  

Capu Rossu handed over to Corsica Linea for Marseille-Corsica route starting mid-June.
Guo Yun Hai vessel. March 30, 2026
Cosco Shipping takes delivery of 80,000-dwt methanol-ready grain carrier  

Guo Yun Hai features box-shaped cargo hold and methanol-ready design with energy-saving devices.
CF 3850 vessel render. March 30, 2026
Damen delivers second hybrid-ready combi freighter to German shipowner  

The vessel features biofuel capability and will be retrofitted with wind-assist technology with government funding.
China flag. March 27, 2026
Zhejiang’s first methanol-powered container ship launches in Jiaxing  

Vessel uses methanol propulsion technology to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 90%.
Steel-cutting ceremony for 13,000-dwt vessel. March 27, 2026
ROC begins construction of second chemical tanker for Essberger  

Chinese shipbuilder holds steel-cutting ceremony for 13,000-dwt methanol-ready vessel with ice class capability.
Norsepower and CHIC sign agreement. March 27, 2026
Norsepower and Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Equipment sign wind propulsion cooperation agreement  

Wind propulsion technology provider partners with Chinese shipyard to scale rotor sail production.
Aerial photograph of Zhoushan Island. March 26, 2026
China exports first domestically blended biofuel for marine use from Zhoushan  

A vessel carries 2,600 tonnes of biofuel blend to Qingdao Port for international ship refuelling.
Steel cutting ceremony for LNG fuel tank project. March 25, 2026
CIMC SOE starts construction on first 9,000-cbm LNG tank project  

South Korean shipowner SUNBO has commissioned the tanks for 18,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessels.
The Hua Hong 68 at the terminal of Sinochem Xingzhong Oil Staging, Zhoushan. March 17, 2026
China launches first domestic biofuel blending pilot at Zhoushan port  

Sinochem Xingzhong begins processing 2,000 tonnes of biodiesel with high-sulphur fuel oil.
The pure car and truck carrier Grande Seoul. March 13, 2026
Grimaldi takes delivery of ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Seoul  

Ninth vessel in series joins fleet for Asia-Europe service with 50% lower emissions.
Phograph of Shanghai skyline with Oriental Pearl Tower in centre. March 12, 2026
Sing Fuels seeks bunker trader for new Shanghai base  

Candidates with two to four years’ industry experience and an established client portfolio preferred.
Cosco Shipping vessel with bunker tanker alongside. March 11, 2026
Hong Kong completes first green methanol SIMOPS bunkering operation  

Hong Kong Port Alliance delivers 200 tonnes of green methanol to dual-fuel container vessel.
CMA CGM vessel with bunker delivery tanker alongside. March 10, 2026
CMA CGM vessel completes record biomethanol bunkering in Yangshan  

Delivery marks first time a vessel in its fleet has operated on biomethanol.
Smyril Line's methanol-ready ro-ro following launch at its Longkou construction base in China in February 2026. March 5, 2026
Smyril Line's methanol-ready ro-ro launched in China  

First of two 3,300 lane-metre vessels floated out for Faroese operator.
CMA CGM Monte Cristo vessel. March 4, 2026
Bureau Veritas delivers first 15,000-teu methanol dual-fuel container ship for CMA CGM  

Classification society completes delivery of CMA CGM Monte Cristo built by DSIC Tianjin.
Steel cutting ceremony for an LNG dual-fuel 307,000-tonne crude oil tanker with builder's hull no. 113. March 2, 2026
Dalian Shipbuilding begins construction on LNG dual-fuel crude tanker  

Development is one of a number of milestones reported by parent company over the past few days.
Hercules Elisabeth vessel. February 23, 2026
Hercules Tanker Management takes delivery of second Ultra-Spec vessel in China  

Hercules Elisabeth is the second of 10 hybrid-ready tankers designed for alternative fuels.
FSRU vessel render. February 19, 2026
Bureau Veritas grants approval in principle for five Hudong-Zhonghua gas carrier designs  

Approvals cover LNG and ethane carriers, an FSRU, carbon capture readiness and 3D classification.
Aerial view of Zhejiang Xinle Shipbuilding shipyard facility. February 19, 2026
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions wins LNG systems order for two 20,000-cbm bunkering vessels  

Technology group’s systems will be installed on vessels being built at a Chinese shipyard for a Hong Kong owner.
M/T Aristotelis II vessel. February 18, 2026
Capital Ship Management takes delivery of LNG-ready VLCC from Chinese yard  

The 307,000-dwt Aristotelis II features energy-saving devices and scrubber technology.
Halten Bulk wind-assisted vessel render. February 17, 2026
Halten Bulk orders wind-assisted bulk carriers with rotor sails from Chinese yard  

Norwegian operator contracts two vessels with options for two more at SOHO Marine.
Maersk 5,900-teu dual-fuel methanol-powered container vessel. February 16, 2026
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding delivers methanol dual-fuel container vessel from China yard  

Japanese shipbuilder says delivery marks expansion of alternative-fuel vessel production beyond Japan.
Zhoushan waterfront at night. February 13, 2026
Zhoushan becomes world's third-largest bunker port  

Chinese refuelling hub overtakes Antwerp-Bruges and Fujairah to take third place in 2025.
Grande Michigan vessel. February 13, 2026
Grimaldi takes delivery of eighth ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Michigan  

The 9,000-ceu vessel features 50% lower fuel consumption and 5 MWh battery capacity.
Aerial view of CIMC SOE shipyard facility. February 11, 2026
CIMC SOE secures orders for three LNG bunkering vessels  

Chinese shipbuilder adds two 20,000 cbm and one 18,900 cbm LNG bunkering vessels to order book.
Spirit of Toulouse vessel. February 11, 2026
LD Armateurs launches first of three wind-assisted RoRo vessels for Airbus transatlantic route  

Spirit of Toulouse features Norsepower rotor sails and dual-fuel engines capable of running on methanol.
Anemoi and CHI framework agreement signing. February 10, 2026
Anemoi and Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry renew rotor sail framework agreement  

Expanded partnership offers turnkey wind propulsion installation services across CHI’s Chinese shipyard network.
Aerial photograph of Zhoushan Island. February 10, 2026
China approves Zhoushan Port FTZ expansion to boost commodity trading  

Expansion adds 0.98 sq km, bringing total zone area to 6.12 sq km.
AET’s hybrid electric vessel render. February 9, 2026
AET adds hybrid-electric shuttle tanker to fleet with dual-fuel capability  

Tanker operator brings first hybrid-electric DPST into service on long-term charter with lower-emissions technology.
Anna Cosulich vessel. February 9, 2026
Cosulich launches first methanol-ready bunker tanker in China  

Anna Cosulich is first of four sister vessels in fleet expansion programme.
Keel-laying ceremony of Natalia Cosulich. February 9, 2026
Cosulich begins construction of fourth methanol-ready bunker tanker in China  

Steel cutting for Natalia Cosulich marks completion of the group’s new alternative fuel-capable vessel series.
Cosco Shipping Libra vessel. February 9, 2026
World’s first full methanol dual-fuel retrofit completes maiden voyage  

Cosco Shipping Libra covered 27,800 nautical miles on a 106-day voyage after main and auxiliary engine conversion.
Keel-laying ceremony of Carlotta Cosulich. February 9, 2026
Fratelli Cosulich lays keel for third methanol-ready bunker tanker in China  

Carlotta Cosulich is part of a four-vessel series designed to support the alternative marine fuels transition.
Everllence L70ME-GI engine. February 6, 2026
Everllence receives 2,000th dual-fuel engine order from Cosco  

Chinese shipping line orders 12 methane-fuelled engines for new 18,000-teu container vessels.
Ocean Legacy vessel. February 6, 2026
Sallaum Lines takes delivery of LNG-powered container vessel MV Ocean Legacy  

Shipping company receives new dual-fuel vessel from Chinese shipyard as part of fleet modernisation programme.
GNV Aurora vessel. February 4, 2026
GNV takes delivery of second LNG-powered vessel Aurora from Chinese shipyard  

Vessel to enter service on Genoa–Palermo route in April, completing first fleet renewal phase.
Tangier Maersk vessel. February 3, 2026
Maersk takes delivery of first methanol-capable vessel in 9,000-teu series  

Tangier Maersk is the first of six mid-size container ships with methanol-capable dual-fuel engines.
Jiangnan Shipyard LNG carrier construction contract signing. February 2, 2026
Jiangnan Shipyard secures order for four LNG carriers from Shell  

Chinese yard to build 175,000-cbm vessels for delivery between 2028 and 2029.
C-Flexer ro-ro vessel render. January 30, 2026
Stena RoRo orders C-Flexer RoRo vessels with battery-hybrid propulsion for 2029 delivery  

Swedish shipowner places order with China Merchants Industry for next-generation vessels designed by NAOS.
Ecomar Gironde naming ceremony. January 30, 2026
Hafnia and Socatra complete four-vessel methanol-ready tanker series with final delivery  

Ecomar Gironde marks completion of dual-fuel chemical tanker quartet built at Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Berge Meru vessel. January 28, 2026
Berge Bulk completes second rotor sail installation with Anemoi on Newcastlemax vessel  

Four folding rotor sails installed on Berge Meru following earlier deployment on Valemax vessel.
Skarv Shipping cargo vessel render. January 28, 2026
Wärtsilä to supply ammonia engine for Skarv Shipping newbuild in China  

Norwegian operator’s vessel will be the first newbuild to use Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia solution.
Maersk Trieste vessel. January 27, 2026
Bound4blue installs first wind propulsion sails on Maersk Tankers vessel  

Spanish firm fits four 24-metre eSAIL units on Maersk Trieste under 20-sail contract.
NOCC Adriatic vessel. January 27, 2026
CIMC Raffles delivers 7,000-car LNG-fuelled carrier 70 days ahead of schedule  

Norwegian Car Carriers takes delivery of dual-fuel PCTC NOCC Adriatic from Chinese shipyard.
Keel-laying ceremony of a 155,500-dwt LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker with builder's hull no. 0330005. January 27, 2026
Keel laid for 298,000-dwt LNG dual-fuel VLCC  

Construction begins on crude oil tanker for Andes Tankers I Inc.
MT SPA vessel. January 26, 2026
Union Maritime takes delivery of world’s first LNG- and wind-powered LR2 tanker  

MT SPA features dual-fuel capability and WindWings technology, with second sister vessel on order.
Methanol bunkering operation at Yantian Port. January 23, 2026
Wah Kwong adds China’s first dual-fuel methanol bunkering vessel to managed fleet  

Da Qing 268 completed maiden operation at Shenzhen’s Yantian Port on 21 January.
Wind-assisted LNG carrier AIP certification ceremony. January 22, 2026
Dalian Shipbuilding's wind-assisted LNG carrier design receives Bureau Veritas approval  

Design combines dual-fuel propulsion with foldable wing sails to cut emissions by 2,900 tonnes annually.
LNG carrier render. January 20, 2026
Jiangnan Shipyard secures orders for 16 vessels across three deals in January  

Chinese yard signs contracts for ammonia carriers, LNG carriers, and container ships with EPS and Cosco.
Steel cutting ceremony of a 298,000-dwt LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker with builder's hull no. 0330006. January 19, 2026
Steel cutting begins on 298,000-dwt LNG dual-fuel VLCC  

Chinese yard commences construction on sixth vessel in series for Andes Tankers II with DNV class oversight.
CIMC Raffles and Van Oord contract signing. January 16, 2026
CIMC Raffles secures second subsea rock installation vessel order from Van Oord  

Chinese shipbuilder to construct methanol and biofuel-capable vessel with 35,000-tonne rock capacity.
Grande Manila naming ceremony. January 14, 2026
Grimaldi takes delivery of seventh ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Manila  

The 9,241-ceu vessel was delivered in Shanghai and begins Asia–Europe service this week.
CPN as China's No. 1 marine biofuel supplier in 2025 graphic. January 12, 2026
Chimbusco Pan Nation delivers 170,000 tonnes of marine biofuel in China in 2025  

Supplier says volumes quadrupled year on year, with a 6,300-tonne B24 operation completed during the period.
Container vessel manoeuvring in port. January 12, 2026
Has Zhoushan just become the world's third-largest bunker port?  

With 2025 sales of 8.03m tonnes for the Chinese port, Q4 data for Antwerp-Bruges will decide which location takes third place.
Delivery ceremony of the Ocean Explorer vessel. January 7, 2026
Sallaum Lines takes delivery of LNG-fuelled car carrier MV Ocean Explorer  

The 200-metre vessel was built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding with dual-fuel propulsion systems.
Steel cutting ceremony of a 155,500-dwt LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker with builder's hull no. 0315848. January 2, 2026
Steel cutting begins on LNG dual-fuel Aframax tanker  

Chinese yard cuts steel for 155,500-dwt crude carrier.
BV and CMDT cybersecurity agreement signing ceremony. January 2, 2026
Bureau Veritas and CMHI sign agreements to advance green and smart shipping solutions  

Classification society and Chinese shipbuilder strengthen partnership with cybersecurity and alternative fuel certifications.
Steel cutting ceremony of a 8400-teu LNG dual-fuel container vessel with builder's hull no. 0208111. January 2, 2026
Steel cutting begins on 8,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container vessel  

Chinese yard commences construction on LNG-powered container ship with Lloyd's Register oversight.
Keel-laying ceremony of a 155,500-dwt LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker with builder's hull no. 0315871. January 2, 2026
Keel laid for LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker in China  

Ceremony held on 23 December for LNG-capable tanker under Lloyd’s Register class.
Keel-laying ceremony of a 155,500-dwt LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker with builder’s hull no. 0315844. January 2, 2026
Keel laid for 155,500-dwt LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker  

Chinese shipyard begins construction on Suezmax tanker, with Maran and ABS staff in attendance.
Steel cutting ceremony for CMA CGM’s 8,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container vessel. December 31, 2025
New Times Shipbuilding begins steel cutting on 8,400-teu LNG dual-fuel boxship  

Chinese shipyard begins construction on vessel for CMA CGM with Lloyd's Register classification oversight.
Global Ethanol Association (GEA) and SQ Group logo side by side. December 30, 2025
Jinan Shengquan Group joins Global Ethanol Association as founding member  

Chinese bio-based materials group joins new industry body promoting ethanol for energy security and emissions reduction.
MOL, Sinopec and Marubeni sign MoU. December 29, 2025
MOL, Sinopec and Marubeni sign MoU to establish marine biodiesel supply system in China  

Partnership aims to secure stable biodiesel supply for shipping decarbonisation in Chinese waters.
CMA CGM Antigone vessel. December 23, 2025
Bureau Veritas classes first methanol dual-fuel boxship as CMA CGM takes delivery  

The 15,000-teu CMA CGM Antigone was built by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard in China.
CMA CGM Eugenie naming ceremony. December 22, 2025
CMA CGM names 15,000-teu methanol-fuelled containership CMA CGM Eugenie  

Vessel to operate on Phoenician Express service linking Asia, Middle East, and Mediterranean.
Nuclear-powered multi-role icebreaker design render. December 18, 2025
RINA grants approval for Chinese nuclear-powered Arctic icebreaker design  

CSSC's multi-role vessel combines cargo transport and polar tourism with molten salt reactor propulsion.
Hiring concept with puzzle pieces and a magnifying glass. December 17, 2025
Chimbusco Pan Nation seeks credit analysts for Asia-Pacific and Middle East expansion  

Bunker firm recruiting for Hong Kong, Singapore, and Shanghai offices with APAC and MENA focus.
21,700-teu vessel render. December 17, 2025
DNV approves 21,700-teu container ship design with ammonia fuel capability  

Design by Zhoushan Changhong and CIMC ORIC can accommodate LNG or ammonia propulsion systems.
Yara Eyde vessel render. December 17, 2025
CMB.Tech invests in Chinese ammonia supply chain ahead of fleet deliveries  

Belgian shipping group secures green ammonia offtake and takes stake in Andefu supply company.
FCM LNG fuel supply system render. December 16, 2025
Alfa Laval launches LNG fuel supply system with cryogenic technology  

Swedish firm unveils FCM LNG system for LNG-powered vessels, with marine deliveries planned for 2027.
Union Maritime's chemical tankers with Anemoi Rotor Sails. December 16, 2025
Union Maritime orders Anemoi rotor sails for two chemical tanker newbuilds  

Wind propulsion technology to help shipowner exceed IMO 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets.
CMA CGM Antigone naming ceremony. December 15, 2025
CMA CGM names dual-fuel methanol vessel for Phoenician Express service  

CMA CGM Antigone to operate on BEX2 route connecting Asia, the Middle East and Mediterranean.
Maya Cosulich vessel. December 9, 2025
Landmark methanol-powered bunkering vessel departs shipyard  

World's first methanol-powered IMO II chemical bunker tanker begins operations after completion of construction phase.
Keel-laying ceremony for a 7,999 DWT bunkering tanker. December 4, 2025
Hong Lam Marine lays keel for methanol-capable bunkering tanker in China  

Singapore-based Hong Lam Marine has begun construction of an alternative-fuel bunkering vessel at a Chinese shipyard.
Event backdrop featuring the CHIMBUSCO name formed using multiple company logos. December 4, 2025
Chimbusco explores green marine fuel solutions at carbon neutrality forum  

Chimbusco discusses decarbonisation pathways and signs cooperation agreements with shipping and energy partners.
Savonetta Sun vessel. December 3, 2025
Methanol marine fuel reaches high technical readiness but faces cost barriers, DNV reports  

Classification society finds over 450 methanol-capable vessels operating or on order globally.
Delivery ceremony of the Grande Istanbul vessel. December 2, 2025
Grimaldi takes delivery of fourth ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Istanbul  

Italian shipowner adds 9,241 CEU vessel to fleet for East Asia–Persian Gulf route.
Seaboard Venture naming ceremony. December 1, 2025
Sanfu Shipbuilding delivers final 3,500 TEU dual-fuel container ship to US owner  

Taizhou-based shipyard completes first batch of LNG-powered vessels with "zero accidents, zero delays".
Xinfu124 ultra-large LNG carrier. November 28, 2025
Private Chinese shipbuilder plans to deliver eight dual-fuel boxships  

Yangzi Xinfu is fully booked until May 2029 and expected to post annual sales revenue exceeding $1.4 billion.
Bound4blue worker in safety gear. November 27, 2025
Bound4blue establishes China production base for wind propulsion systems  

Spanish wind propulsion firm targets Asian shipbuilding market with outsourced manufacturing network.
Hai Gang Wei Lai vessel. November 25, 2025
SIPG orders Wärtsilä systems for new LNG bunker vessel  

Shanghai International Port Group orders integrated cargo handling and fuel systems from Wärtsilä.
Graphic announcing the release of the DNV Net-Zero Guidance Paper. November 19, 2025
DNV and WMMF release guide to help shipowners navigate path to net-zero  

Guide offers practical roadmap for decarbonisation amid evolving regulations and commercial pressures.
Grimaldi's Grande Melbourne vessel. October 31, 2025
Grimaldi takes delivery of third ammonia-ready car carrier from Chinese shipyard  

Grande Melbourne is the third of seven vessels ordered from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for Asia-Europe service.
April Tan, Flex Commodities. October 31, 2025
Flex Commodities hires April Tan as lead trader for China  

Dubai-based marine fuels trader appoints experienced professional to Singapore office to drive regional expansion.
China’s Da Qing 268 vessel. October 30, 2025
China's first newbuild dual-fuel methanol bunkering vessel launched in Zhoushan  

Da Qing 268 can supply methanol and conventional fuels to ships at anchorage.
Everllence S90 methanol dual-fuel engine. October 28, 2025
Everllence completes world's first S90 methanol engine retrofit on Cosco ship  

Cosco Shipping Libra undergoes dual-fuel conversion, opening pathway for further large-bore retrofits.
China Sustainable Shipping Fuel Development Report 2025. October 28, 2025
China Classification Society releases sustainable marine fuel report  

Report examines global trends in green hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, and biofuels for maritime decarbonisation.
Steel cutting ceremony for Avenir LNG’s next 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel. October 27, 2025
Avenir LNG begins construction of second 20,000 cbm bunkering vessel in China  

Steel cutting ceremony marks start of construction for Hull S1124 at Nantong CIMC facility.
Lucia Cosulich keel-laying ceremony. October 23, 2025
Fratelli Cosulich lays keel for second methanol-ready bunker vessel  

Ceremony held to mark the beginning of the tanker's assembly phase.
Stena Connecta namegiving ceremony. October 16, 2025
Stena Line names new hybrid ferry with methanol capability for Irish Sea route  

Stena Connecta uses a multi-hybrid propulsion system enabling the use of battery power, biofuel, and methanol.
Orchid Leader dual-fuel car carrier at Fuzhou Port. October 15, 2025
Ship deployed for new Middle East route is largest dual-fuel car carrier to berth at Fuzhou  

New service cuts logistics time by 50% for Chinese auto exports to Middle East.
Grimaldi's ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Svezia. September 25, 2025
Grimaldi takes delivery of second ammonia-ready car carrier  

9,000-CEU vessel joins fleet with 50% lower fuel consumption than earlier-generation carriers.
Birdseye view of containership. September 24, 2025
Chinese exports drive container trade growth despite US tariff concerns: MSI  

Analysis shows global container trade expanded 4.4% in Q2 amid resilient Chinese manufacturing exports.
Methanol-powered PCTC CM Hong Kong. September 23, 2025
World's largest methanol-powered RoRo ship delivered to CMES  

Vessel features world's first methanol-fuelled engine for a PCTC and the first Chinese-built methanol engine.
Ship design for a DEME offshore construction vessel (OCV). September 23, 2025
Deme orders methanol-ready vessel to boost cable installation capacity  

Belgian contractor invests up to €150m in new vessel for subsea cable operations.
CLSICO LNG carrier. September 22, 2025
Wärtsilä signs 15-year lifecycle agreement for three CLSICO LNG carriers  

Deal covers maintenance optimisation and operational reliability for Chinese shipping company's 174,000-cbm vessels.
Model testing for Green Handy methanol-powered vessel. September 15, 2025
Methanol-fuelled Green Handy ships pass model tests ahead of 2026 construction  

Baltic carrier reports model testing exceeded performance targets for 17,000 dwt methanol-powered vessels.
Harry S. Banga, The Caravel Group. September 2, 2025
Caravel Group and Celsius Tankers form JV to order two 20,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessels  

Partnership orders first vessels for delivery in 2027 to support decarbonisation efforts.
Seaspan Jakarta containership. September 1, 2025
Seaspan orders twelve LNG-ready container vessels from Chinese shipyards  

Vessels scheduled for delivery by end of 2028 under long-term charter agreement.
Grimaldi's Grande Shanghai. September 1, 2025
Grimaldi takes delivery of 9,000 CEU car carrier with 50% fuel reduction  

Grande Shanghai is second ammonia-ready vessel in Italian shipping group's fleet.
Cosulich Marine Energy vessel and logo August 27, 2025
Cosulich Marine Energy lays keel for methanol-ready bunker tanker  

7,999 DWT vessel under construction at Chinese shipyard features advanced coating and emission-reduction technology.
The M.V. COSCO Shipping Yangpu, China's first methanol dual-fuel containership. July 11, 2025
Cosco vessel completes maiden green methanol bunkering at Yangpu  

China's first methanol dual-fuel containership refuels with green methanol derived from urban waste.
Steel cutting ceremony for the 7,999 DWT chemical bunker tanker Lucia Cosulich at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in China. July 10, 2025
Fratelli Cosulich begins construction of second methanol-ready bunker tanker  

Italian firm starts steel cutting for 7,999 DWT chemical bunker vessel.
Photograph of 'SINOBUNKER' vessel alongside CM Hong Kong. March 9, 2025
Hong Kong completes first green methanol bunkering operation  

China’s first methanol-powered bunker vessel delivers fuel to ro-ro ship in harbour operation.