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	April 27, 2026 Seaspan and Technolog unveil LNG feeder design with four-week ammonia conversion pathway Lloyd’s Register grants approval for a 3,370 TEU vessel concept designed for swift transition to zero-carbon fuel.
	April 24, 2026 ClassNK grants world-first approval for ammonia-fuelled bulk carrier with Type B fuel tanks Japanese classification society issues AiP for Panamax design with tanks installed on exposed deck.
	April 24, 2026 Bureau Veritas approves dual-fuel tanker designs for Australian coastal operations SeaTech Solutions receives approval in principle for 80 m vessels designed to carry methanol and biofuels.
	April 23, 2026 MHI Marine Machinery and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding receive AiP for methane oxidation catalyst system ClassNK approves basic design of LNG engine exhaust treatment system achieving over 90% methane oxidation.
	April 16, 2026 Anemoi and NACKS secure ClassNK approval for Ultramax rotor sail designs Two configurations for wind-assisted propulsion systems on bulk carriers receive approval in principle.
	April 1, 2026 Incat Crowther designs 80-metre high-speed ro-pax ferry for South Korean Yellow Sea routes Vessel will transport 572 passengers and 60 cars between Incheon and Ongjin County islands.
	March 26, 2026 Longitude Engineering unveils IMT Isca G-Flex PSV design with alternative fuel capability Naval architecture firm launches adaptable platform support vessel design based on the IMT-984 G-Class hull.
	March 17, 2026 Three Japanese firms partner on ammonia bunker vessel for Singapore Sumitomo, K Line and NYK Line to conduct design study for new-build vessel.
	March 10, 2026 ABS and HD Hyundai partner on nuclear propulsion for container ships Classification society and South Korean shipbuilder to assess feasibility for 16,000-teu vessel.
	February 27, 2026 Everllence develops hydrogen test bench for marine engines German engine maker upgrades Augsburg facility under HydroPoLEn project backed by federal maritime research funding.
	February 26, 2026 Lloyd’s Register grants approval for hybrid nuclear power design for amphibious vessels Classification society approves Seatransport’s concept integrating micro modular reactors with diesel-electric systems.
	February 26, 2026 Grimaldi's Grande Svezia makes inaugural Le Havre call with ammonia-ready design Second of 10 new-generation PCTCs features 5 MWh battery system and cold ironing capability.
	February 20, 2026 Incat Crowther and Switch Maritime develop 150-passenger hydrogen ferry for New York Design work begins on 28-metre vessel with 720 kg hydrogen capacity and 25-knot speed.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	February 9, 2026 Kongsberg Maritime to design and equip four methanol-ready tankers for Transpetro Norwegian firm wins NOK 300m contract for Brazilian-built vessels through Consórcio MareNova partnership.
	February 6, 2026 Longitude unveils compact PSV design targeting cost efficiency Design consultancy launches D-Flex vessel as a cost-efficient alternative to larger platform supply vessels.
	February 4, 2026 HD Hyundai Heavy Industries receives design approval for 20,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel Bureau Veritas grants approval in principle following joint development project with South Korean shipbuilder.
	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.
	January 30, 2026 Vard completes concept design for nuclear-powered offshore construction vessel Shipbuilder says study confirms technical feasibility of integrating small fourth-generation reactor in DP vessel.
	January 29, 2026 Oshima Shipbuilding receives approval for multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier design Lloyd’s Register grants approval in principle for 64,000-dwt vessel concept accommodating ammonia, methanol and LNG.
	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.
	January 19, 2026 Robert Allan completes pushboat design for Hermasa with biodiesel capability RApide 3000-Z2 vessels designed for Amazon grain transport with B100 biodiesel fuel option.
	December 23, 2025 RINA approves design for Clippership's 24-metre autonomous wind-powered cargo vessel Classification society to supervise construction of zero-emission ship featuring twin rigid wings for transatlantic operations.
	December 23, 2025 Samsung Heavy Industries' floating nuclear plant design wins ABS approval Concept features twin KAERI small modular reactors and a compartmentalised layout to support offshore nuclear power generation.
	December 18, 2025 ClassNK grants approval for multi-fuel ready bulk carrier design by Oshima Shipbuilding Vessel design accommodates future conversion to ammonia, methanol, or LNG with carbon capture capability.
	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.
	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.
	December 9, 2025 Imabari delivers 13,900-teu container ship with future-fuel readiness Japanese shipbuilder hands over One Synergy with methanol and ammonia conversion designs approved.
	December 2, 2025 Seven Japanese maritime firms sign MoU on standard design framework for LCO₂ carriers Major shipping lines and shipbuilders to collaborate on decarbonisation vessel designs through the MILES platform.
	November 24, 2025 Rondal's Aero Wing Sail receives Lloyd's Register approval in principle Classification society grants AiP for rigid wing-sail concept designed for large yacht applications.
	October 6, 2025 Singapore selects Keppel-led consortium for ammonia power and bunkering study Front-end engineering design study to advance 55-65 MW power generation and bunkering facility proposals.
	October 1, 2025 MoU signed to develop wind-assisted propulsion for LNGCs Three companies sign MoU to develop hybrid propulsion concept combining wingsails with variable-speed engines.
	October 1, 2025 ClassNK and Panama approve methanol tank design that almost doubles capacity SRC's Methanol Superstorage technology uses a sandwich plate system to increase shipboard fuel storage by 85%.
	September 15, 2025 SBM Offshore's floating ammonia production design gets ABS approval Design converts offshore gas to ammonia while capturing CO2 for maritime and power sectors.
	September 12, 2025 GTT unveils cubic LNG fuel tank design for boxships with BV approval New GTT CUBIQ design claims to reduce construction time and boost cargo capacity.
	September 10, 2025 ABS approves HD Hyundai Mipo's dual-purpose LNG carrier and bunker vessel design Classification society verifies 30,000 cbm vessel design capable of both cargo transport and bunkering operations.
	September 10, 2025 LR and HD Hyundai Mipo develop 22,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel design Classification society and shipyard collaborate on larger capacity vessel to meet growing demand.
	September 9, 2025 ClassNK grants approval in principle for ammonia-fueled LPG carrier design Japanese classification society approves Kawasaki Heavy Industries and MITSUI E&S ammonia-fueled vessel concept.
	September 9, 2025 MOL secures approval for LNG carriers with four wind-assisted propulsion systems Japanese shipping company claims new design could cut fuel consumption by up to 30%.
	September 4, 2025 New dual-fuel RoRo concept with bow-mounted engine room unveiled Vessel features dual-fuel electric propulsion capable of running on LNG, liquefied biogas, marine gas oil, and biodiesel.