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February 13, 2026
Meyer Turku completes net-zero cruise ship concept with 90% emissions cut Finnish shipbuilder’s AVATAR project vessel design exceeds IMO targets using technologies expected by 2030. |
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February 9, 2026
Lloyd’s Register grants approval in principle to GTT’s CUBIQ LNG fuel tank design Classification society approves CUBIQ system designed to expand membrane-type LNG fuel tanks into commercial shipping. |
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January 30, 2026
Wing sails could cut fuel use by 9% on expedition cruise vessels, study finds Wallenius Marine and Salén Ship Management examine wind propulsion potential beyond cargo shipping. |
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January 30, 2026
Barcelona reports 3% rise in LNG bunkering volumes for 2025 Port says it needs additional suppliers and barges so that bunkering volumes continue to increase. |
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January 14, 2026
Ports face 2030 deadline for shore power as only 20% of EU connections installed TT Club warns European ports lag behind on onshore power supply infrastructure ahead of mandatory 2030 regulations. |
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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. |
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December 16, 2025
Lloyd's Register completes Europe's first major LNG cruise ship dry docks with Carnival Iona and Mardi Gras projects required 18 months of planning and in-service passenger inspections. |
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December 4, 2025
Norwegian Viva receives waste-based biofuel in Piraeus through World Fuel-EKO collaboration World Fuel Services coordinates delivery as Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings extends biofuel programme. |
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November 27, 2025
Bound4blue establishes China production base for wind propulsion systems Spanish wind propulsion firm targets Asian shipbuilding market with outsourced manufacturing network. |
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November 24, 2025
Meyer Turku starts first main engine on Legend of the Seas cruise ship Finnish shipbuilder fires up Wärtsilä engine ahead of 2025 Royal Caribbean delivery. |
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November 19, 2025
Port of Oslo introduces fee structure rewarding zero-emission vessels Norwegian port offers quay fee exemptions and discounts for ships using shore power and green technology. |
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November 13, 2025
Columbia Group prioritizes LNG training to build seafarer competence Ship manager says LNG knowledge will form the foundation for working safely with future fuels. |
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October 21, 2025
Vikand air purification system claims to cut bunker consumption by up to $750k p.a. HVAC optimisation technology is said to reduce emissions while improving onboard air quality. |
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October 16, 2025
Disney takes delivery of LNG-fuelled cruise ship German shipbuilder hands over sixth vessel built for Disney in long-running partnership. |
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September 11, 2025
Denmark's first electric tug named as Svitzer advances decarbonisation goals Svitzer Ingrid said to reduce annual CO₂ emissions by 600-900 tonnes using battery power. |
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September 9, 2025
Construction begins on Royal Caribbean's fourth Icon-class ship Vessel is latest addition to Royal Caribbean's fleet of LNG-fuelled cruise ships. |
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September 9, 2025
Bound4blue secures first LPG carrier contract with BWEK for wind propulsion system Spanish wind technology firm to install 24-metre eSAIL on Helena Kosan in 2026. |
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September 1, 2025
Royal Caribbean launches LNG-powered cruise ship at Finnish shipyard Newest vessel, Legend of the Seas, enters water for first time at Meyer Turku facility. |
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August 28, 2025
Burando Energies partners with World Fuel Services and Norwegian Cruise Line to supply biofuel blends Three companies collaborate to deliver 30% biodiesel blends to cruise ships in the Netherlands during 2025. |
