Dual-fuel


OOCL Wisdom naming ceremony. May 11, 2026
OOCL names first methanol dual-fuel vessel  

Orient Overseas Container Line christens OOCL Wisdom, dubbed the world’s largest methanol dual-fuel container vessel.
Mount Vision's vessel launching. May 11, 2026
New Times Shipbuilding launches LNG dual-fuel VLCC in China  

Chinese yard launches fifth 298,000-dwt crude oil tanker with dual-fuel capability.
Maersk 5,900-teu vessel. May 8, 2026
Tsuneishi delivers second methanol dual-fuel boxship from China yard  

Maersk 5,900-teu container vessel is handed over from Tsuneishi Group (Zhoushan) Shipbuilding Inc.
Monza vessel. May 8, 2026
Union Maritime takes delivery of third WindWings-equipped tanker amid IMO regulatory uncertainty  

LR2 tanker Monza is fitted with rigid sail technology and features LNG propulsion.
Technical seminar on methane-based fuels graphic. May 8, 2026
IMO technical seminar on methane-based fuels closes registration this week  

Final days to register for an International Maritime Organization event covering LNG, biomethane and e-methane.
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.
Mercedes Pinto vessel. May 7, 2026
Baleària's third dual-fuel fast ferry Mercedes Pinto hits 38 knots in sea trials  

The 123-metre vessel is destined for the Canary Islands and can run on biomethane.
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.
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.
Ruri Planet vessel. May 1, 2026
Japanese shipbuilder delivers dual-fuel LNG bulk carrier Ruri Planet  

The 209,000-tonne Capesize vessel can run on heavy fuel oil or LNG.
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.
Keel-laying ceremony of a vessel with builder's hull no. 8392. April 30, 2026
Exmar lays keel for ammonia-powered midsize gas carrier  

Belgian shipping company marks construction milestone for dual-fuel vessel at Hyundai Heavy Industries yard.
Legend of the Seas vessel. April 29, 2026
Meyer Turku secures Icon 6 and 7 cruise ship orders from Royal Caribbean  

Finnish shipyard to deliver two additional Icon Class vessels under framework agreement extending to 2036.
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.
AiP handover ceremony for two next-generation 80m tanker designs. 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.
Mercedes Pinto vessel. April 24, 2026
Baleària begins sea trials of dual-fuel catamaran Mercedes Pinto in Gijón  

Third LNG-powered fast ferry expected for delivery in May, destined for Canary Islands routes.
Nave Amaryllis vessel. April 24, 2026
Navios Partners takes delivery of dual-fuel-ready Aframax tanker  

Nave Amaryllis is equipped with LNG and methanol readiness alongside shore power 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Keel-laying ceremony of Celsius. April 14, 2026
Keel laid for LNG bunkering vessel Celsius  

Turkish shipbuilder begins construction of dual-fuel bunkering vessel for Sirius Shipping and Gasum.
NKT Eleonora vessel cable-laying. April 13, 2026
Methanol-ready cable-laying vessel hull launched in Romania  

Shipbuilder floats hull of dual-fuel vessel designed for offshore renewable energy cable operations.
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.
Antwerpen and Arlon naming ceremony. April 10, 2026
Exmar names world’s first ocean-going ammonia dual-fuel gas carriers in South Korea  

Two 46,000-cbm vessels can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 90% during navigation.
Avenir Ascension alongside Peter Pan vessel. April 9, 2026
Avenir LNG completes first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering of ferry in Klaipeda  

Operation marks Lithuania’s first STS LNG bunkering of a ferry, expanding Avenir’s Baltic operations.
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.
Lazulite Ace vessel. April 8, 2026
MOL's 12th LNG dual-fuel car carrier makes maiden call in Singapore  

Lazulite Ace arrives in Singapore following delivery from Japanese shipyard in March.
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.
Person signing a document. April 2, 2026
IINO Lines secures sustainable shipping finance for methanol dual-fuel VLCC  

Japanese shipowner signs impact financing agreement with Mizuho Bank for alternative-fuel tanker.
Oceana Frontier vessel. April 1, 2026
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding delivers world’s first LNG dual-fuel Kamsarmax bulk carrier  

Japanese shipbuilder manufactures LNG fuel tank in-house, achieving over 50% EEDI reduction.
Lego Ane Maersk video screenshot. March 30, 2026
Maersk marks 50-year Lego partnership with dual-fuel vessel model  

Shipping company displays an exhibition of Lego sets spanning five decades at Copenhagen headquarters.
Brave Quest vessel. March 26, 2026
Tsuneishi-Cebu delivers methanol dual-fuel Kamsarmax bulker  

Philippine shipyard hands over 81,100-tonne deadweight vessel capable of running on methanol fuel.
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.
Photograph of the 93,000-cbm very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) Gaz Ronin. March 2, 2026
Naftomar takes delivery of 93,000-cbm dual-fuel ammonia carrier  

Gaz Ronin features a MAN dual-fuel engine with high-pressure selective catalytic reduction technology.
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.
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.
Maya Cosulich vessel at the Port of Ceuta during welcome ceremony. February 18, 2026
Vilma Oil Med deploys methanol-capable bunker tanker at Ceuta  

Maya Cosulich can carry methanol and biofuels, features dual-fuel capability and mass flow meter technology.
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.
Green Future vessel. February 12, 2026
NYK operates methanol-fuelled bulk carrier for BHP, claims 65% emissions cut  

Green Future becomes first oceangoing bulk carrier to use low-carbon methanol fuel.
YM Willpower vessel. February 12, 2026
Synergy Marine Group takes technical management of two Yang Ming LNG dual-fuel newbuilds  

Singapore-based ship manager assumes responsibility for 15,500-teu container vessels delivered from Hyundai Heavy Industries.
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.
Maersk vessel render. February 10, 2026
Maersk orders eight 18,600-teu dual-fuel vessels for 2029-2030 delivery  

A.P. Moller-Maersk signs shipbuilding agreement with New Times Shipbuilding in China.
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.
Methanol ship-to-ship bunkering operation at anchorage in Yokohama. February 9, 2026
Japan completes first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering at anchorage in Yokohama  

Five-way partnership delivers methanol fuel transfer between vessels at Keihin Port using domestically produced biomethanol.
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.
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.
Sakura Leader vessel. February 6, 2026
NYK signs long-term charter deals with Cheniere for new LNG carriers  

Japanese shipping company partners with Ocean Yield for vessels to be delivered from 2028.
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.
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.
CO2 carrier vessel aerial view. February 3, 2026
MOL secures two 12,000-cbm CO₂ carriers for Northern Lights expansion  

Japanese shipowner to deliver vessels in 2028 for cross-border carbon transport and storage project.
MOL and ONGC VLEC long-term charter signing. February 3, 2026
MOL and ONGC sign 15-year charter deal for two ethane carriers  

Japanese shipowner expands fleet to 16 vessels with newbuildings scheduled for delivery in 2028.
Vessels at sea. February 2, 2026
Dual-fuel container ship and vehicle carrier fleet reaches 400 vessels  

World Shipping Council reports 83% increase in operational dual-fuel vessels during 2025.
Oil refinery infrastructure. February 2, 2026
Maritime industry shifts towards LNG as alternative fuel enthusiasm stalls  

Geopolitical concerns drive shipping leaders to prioritise established fuels over newer alternatives, survey finds.
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.
Green Pearl vessel. January 30, 2026
Green Pearl LNG bunkering vessel enters service in Genoa  

The 7,500-cbm dual-fuel vessel will provide ship-to-ship and ship-to-truck LNG supply services.
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.
CMA CGM Thorium vessel. January 30, 2026
CMA CGM adds methanol-powered containership to fleet  

CMA CGM Thorium named in South Korea and deployed on Mexico Express service.
Lake Villarica vessel. January 30, 2026
Eastern Pacific Shipping completes 550th ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation  

Singapore operation supplied LNG to dual-fuel PCTC Lake Villarica via FueLNG Bellina bunker 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.
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.
VPS: 2025 Marine Fuel Review. January 26, 2026
2025 Marine Fuel Review | Steve Bee, VPS  

VPS Group Marketing & Strategic Projects Director analyses fuel quality data from the past year.
Port of Barcelona. January 26, 2026
Spanish ports see fourfold increase in LNG bunkering volumes over two years  

Renewable bio-LNG accounted for 12% of marine fuel supplied in 2025, Gasnam data shows.
Golden Antares and Brave Pioneer methanol bunkering. January 26, 2026
Singapore completes first methanol bunkering operation following licence awards  

Golden Island delivers 300 tonnes of methanol to dual-fuel vessel in port’s inaugural operation.
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.
CMA CGM Monte Cristo vessel. January 23, 2026
CMA CGM names 400th owned vessel as methanol-fuelled containership  

French shipping line reaches fleet ownership milestone with 15,000-teu dual-fuel methanol vessel.
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.
Methanol dual-fuel webinar graphic. January 19, 2026
Maritime Technologies Forum to host webinar on methanol dual-fuel ship inspection guidelines  

MTF webinar on 5 February will present recommendations from recently published safety inspection report.
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.
Anglo-Eastern logo. January 16, 2026
Anglo-Eastern completes 200,000 cbm of LNG bunkering operations  

Ship manager has conducted over 70 LNG bunkering operations across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Marvel Swallow vessel. January 16, 2026
Wärtsilä signs 10-year lifecycle agreement with MOL for 12 LNG carriers  

Deal covers operational support and maintenance for vessels delivered in 2024 and 2025.
Brave Pioneer vessel. January 16, 2026
Tsuneishi-Cebu delivers world's first methanol dual-fuelled Kamsarmax bulk carrier  

Philippine President attends naming ceremony for vessel claiming 10% CO₂ reduction versus conventional ships.
Undine Highway vessel. January 16, 2026
Imabari Shipbuilding delivers 7,000-unit LNG-fuelled car carrier  

Japanese shipbuilder hands over vessel claiming 25-30% CO₂ reduction versus conventional heavy oil-fuelled ships.
Lucent Pathfinder vessel. January 15, 2026
NYK takes delivery of dual-fuel LPG carrier with ammonia capability  

Lucent Pathfinder is the seventh LPG-fuelled VLGC ordered by the Japanese shipping company.
Cargo port in Singapore. January 14, 2026
Singapore reports record marine fuel sales and container throughput in 2025  

Port of Singapore handled 56.77 million tonnes of marine fuel, up 3.4% year-on-year.
Barcelona Maersk naming ceremony. January 14, 2026
Maersk takes delivery of final 17,480-teu dual-fuel containership  

Barcelona Maersk completes six-vessel class built with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea.
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.
Acta Pegasus vessel. January 7, 2026
Acta Marine takes delivery of methanol-ready offshore wind vessel Acta Pegasus  

Vessel features dual-fuel engines and battery storage for French offshore wind operations.
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.
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.
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.
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 Tivoli vessel. December 23, 2025
DHL and CMA CGM partner on 8,990-tonne biofuel purchase for ocean freight decarbonisation  

Logistics and shipping firms to use UCOME biofuel, targeting 25,000-tonne CO2e reduction.
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.
HiMSEN H32CDF-LA engine classification approval test. December 22, 2025
HHI-EMD secures type approval for 5.4MW ammonia engine  

Lloyd's Register approves H32CDF-LA dual-fuel engine following three-day testing programme in Korea.
Hamburg Express vessel. December 18, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd wins ZEMBA's second tender for e-methanol deployment  

Container line to deploy e-methanol on trans-oceanic route from 2027, abating 120,000 tonnes CO₂e.
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.
Iona vessel. 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.
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.
Chicago Express vessel. December 15, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd orders eight methanol-powered container ships worth over $500m  

German carrier signs deal with CIMC Raffles for 4,500-teu vessels for 2028-29 delivery.
Everllence’s 21/31DF-M engine render. December 10, 2025
Everllence confirms ethanol operation on 21/31 four-stroke engine  

Engine builder says tests in Denmark validated fuel flexibility of methanol-capable platform.
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.
CMA CGM Krypton naming ceremony. December 8, 2025
CMA CGM names 13,000-teu methanol-fuelled containership in South Korea  

Dual-fuel vessel will operate on Asia-Mediterranean-Middle East service connecting three regions.
Laura Mærsk vessel. December 8, 2025
Maersk to trial 50% ethanol blend on dual-fuel methanol vessel  

Shipping line plans higher-ethanol-content tests following initial 10% blend trial on Laura Maersk.
SG Lagoon vessel. December 8, 2025
Japanese shipbuilder delivers LNG-fuelled Capesize bulk carrier  

Imabari Shipbuilding completes 209,000-dwt vessel with dual-fuel capability and enhanced environmental performance.
Aurelia NGX 40 launching graphic. December 5, 2025
Lubmarine launches dual-fuel engine oil for gas operations  

TotalEnergies unit claims product enables extended service life and reduced maintenance costs.
Beijing Maersk at Tema Port. December 4, 2025
Beijing Maersk becomes largest vessel to call at Ghana's Tema Port  

Maersk's dual-fuel methanol ship highlights West Africa's transshipment potential and decarbonisation efforts.
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.
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.
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.
Alfa Laval and Hanwha Ocean Ecotech sign MoU. November 27, 2025
Alfa Laval and Hanwha Ocean Ecotech partner on ammonia fuel systems  

Collaboration aims to develop ammonia fuel technology for dual-fuel vessels in the Asian market.
NYK Line and BHP Group sign MoU. November 26, 2025
NYK Line and BHP renew partnership for dry bulk decarbonisation  

Japanese shipping firm and Australian resources company extend collaboration on alternative fuels and vessel safety.
Kota Orkid vessel during its maiden call at Singapore. November 26, 2025
PIL's LNG-fuelled Kota Orkid makes maiden call at Singapore  

Pacific International Lines deploys 8,200 TEU vessel on South West Africa route.
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.
Baleària’s Cap de Barbaria vessel. November 26, 2025
Baleària to trial methanol-to-hydrogen system on electric ferry  

Spanish operator to test e-methanol reforming technology on Ibiza-Formentera route.
HMM Clover Naming Ceremony. November 26, 2025
HMM names second methanol-powered containership in 9,000 TEU series  

South Korean carrier adds HMM Clover to fleet of alternative fuel vessels.
Eagle Vellore vessel. November 25, 2025
MISC orders two LNG dual-fuel Suezmax tankers as part of fleet renewal  

Malaysian shipowner expands dual-fuel fleet with newbuilds backed by long-term charters.
HMM container ship. November 25, 2025
HD Hyundai secures $1.46bn order for eight LNG dual-fuel container ships  

South Korean shipbuilder reports highest container ship order volume since 2007 supercycle.
Legend of the Seas main engine startup. 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.
Stena Futura Naming Ceremony. November 24, 2025
Stena Line names methanol-ready hybrid ferry at Belfast ceremony  

Ferry operator marks 30 years in Belfast with £100m investment in freight vessels.
Benny Hilström, WinGD. November 21, 2025
Where next for LNG fuel after IMO carbon pricing pause?  

WinGD’s Benny Hilström examines what lies ahead for LNG as a marine fuel.
Naming ceremony of NOCC Pacific. November 20, 2025
Norwegian Car Carriers' LNG dual-fuel, ammonia-ready PCTC is named  

NOCC Pacific has received DNV's 'Ammonia-ready' notation, preparing it for the use of lower-carbon fuels.
AET and Samsung Heavy Industries logo side by side. November 11, 2025
AET orders two LNG dual-fuel Suezmax tankers from Samsung Heavy Industries  

Singapore-based tanker operator to expand dual-fuel fleet with vessels featuring advanced efficiency and emissions reduction technologies.
Grupo Ibaizabal vessel render. November 11, 2025
NextDF engines achieve 0.9% methane slip for Ibaizabal's LNG bunkering vessel  

Factory tests show methane emissions far below FuelEU Maritime threshold on newbuild.
Methanol bunkering training simulator. November 10, 2025
Anglo-Eastern launches methanol bunkering simulator with Wärtsilä for seafarer training  

Ship manager introduces simulator and courses to train crew in safe handling of methanol fuel.
NYK Line’s Padma Leader vessel. November 3, 2025
Imabari Shipbuilding delivers LNG-fuelled car carrier to NYK Line  

Padma Leader expected to achieve up to 30% CO2 reduction through dual-fuel propulsion and exhaust gas recirculation.
Tallink’s MyStar vessel. October 31, 2025
Tallink targets full bio-LNG transition for Baltic shuttle vessels within a year  

Estonian ferry operator aims to replace all fossil LNG with renewable fuel on the Helsinki-Tallinn route.
BPCL and Cochin Port sign MoU. October 31, 2025
BPCL and Cochin Port sign MoU for LNG bunkering facilities  

Indian oil company and port authority agree to develop LNG refuelling infrastructure for vessels.
Contract signing ceremony. October 30, 2025
Yang Ming finalizes contracts for six methanol dual-fuel-ready boxships  

Taiwanese carrier signs deals with Japanese shipbuilders for vessels scheduled for delivery from 2028.
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.
Naming ceremony of Wilhelmshaven Express. October 29, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd completes newbuild programme with delivery of dual-fuel vessel  

German carrier christens Wilhelmshaven Express, marking completion of 12-vessel Hamburg Express class series.
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.
Rolls-Royce first pure methanol marine engine. October 28, 2025
Rolls-Royce tests first pure methanol marine engine in world first  

Facility test marks development step for methanol marine fuel technology.
LNG facility at Vestbase in Kristiansund. October 24, 2025
Molgas and NorSea Logistics reopen LNG facility in Kristiansund  

The reopened facility will supply LNG and bio-LNG to dual-fuel vessels operating in Norwegian waters.
MOL participates in Ammonia Energy Association Annual Conference 2025. October 23, 2025
MOL outlines ammonia fuel strategy at Houston conference  

Japanese shipping company discusses terminal acquisition and dual-fuel vessel plans at industry gathering.
Gasum's LNG bunkering vessel Coralius. October 23, 2025
Gasum highlights how bio-LNG fleet generates compliance surplus  

Energy firm's four gas-powered vessels generate regulatory surplus for pooling service participants.
HMM VLCC Universal Leader. October 17, 2025
HMM orders 12 LNG dual-fuel containerships  

13,000 TEU sister ships to be built to run on liquefied natural gas.
CMA CGM Syracuse. October 17, 2025
CMA CGM adds LNG-powered Syracuse vessel to fleet under French flag  

Container ship to operate Pearl River Express service connecting Asia and US West Coast.
TEN-OH Japan's first hydrogen dual-fuelled tug. October 16, 2025
Tsuneishi delivers Japan's first hydrogen dual-fuelled tug  

TEN-OH tugboat features hydrogen-powered engines and can operate on conventional marine fuel as backup.
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.
Naming ceremony of CMA CGM Helium. October 15, 2025
CMA CGM names dual-fuel methanol vessel for Asia-Mediterranean service  

The CMA CGM Helium has been deployed on the Phoenician Express route connecting multiple regions.
CMA CGM LNG-powered containership illustration. October 15, 2025
CMA CGM signs letter of intent for six LNG-powered containerships from Indian shipyard  

French shipping group becomes first international carrier to order LNG vessels from India.
LNG carrier Coral Energy. October 15, 2025
Klaipėda LNG terminal completes Baltic's first virtual biomethane liquefaction  

Operation involved bio-LNG being loaded onto gas carrier with virtual biomethane liquefaction at terminal.
Wallenius Sol vessel Botnia Enabler. October 9, 2025
Wallenius Sol joins Gasum's FuelEU Maritime compliance pool as bio-LNG generator  

Partnership aims to help shipping companies meet EU carbon intensity requirements through bio-LNG pooling.
MOL joins Pilbara ammonia bunkering hub project. October 7, 2025
MOL becomes first shipping company to join Pilbara ammonia bunkering hub initiative  

Japanese shipping company signs MoU for clean ammonia bunkering operations in Western Australia by 2030.
The Everllence B&W ME-GI engine. October 2, 2025
Everllence marks 10 years of ME-GI dual-fuel engine with over 1,000 orders  

Company claims methane-fuelled engine has become industry standard with over 500 units at sea.
The Everllence B&W ME-GI engine. October 1, 2025
Everllence secures propulsion package order for five 8,400 TEU boxships  

Asian shipbuilder orders complete dual-fuel engine systems for newbuild container vessel series.
Document header - MTF safety guidelines for methanol dual-fuel ship inspections. September 30, 2025
Safety guidelines released for methanol dual-fuel ship inspections  

New report provides 41 safety recommendations to address methanol's flammability, toxicity, and corrosivity challenges.
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.
Green Future receiving methanol fuel via STS transfer on September 28, 2025. September 30, 2025
NYK completes first low-carbon methanol bunkering operation in South Korea  

Japanese firm bunkers methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier using certified renewable fuel at Ulsan Port.
Everllence B&W 7G80ME-LGIM engine. September 25, 2025
Vale charters 10 methanol-powered ore carriers in decarbonisation push  

Brazilian mining giant takes newbuild vessels equipped with Everllence dual-fuel engines.
8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel Kota Odyssey. September 25, 2025
PIL names first LNG dual-fuel container vessel in Ghana  

Kota Odyssey ceremony marks shipping line's commitment to West African operations.
The Everllence B&W ME-LGIM engine. September 24, 2025
Everllence confirms world-first ethanol operation for two-stroke marine engine  

Engine developer says ME-LGIM platform ran on ethanol at all load points during Japan testing.
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.
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.
Yang Ming and Hanwha Ocean contract signing ceremony. September 18, 2025
Yang Ming orders seven LNG dual-fuel container ships from Hanwha Ocean  

Taiwanese shipping line contracts Korean shipbuilder for 16,000 TEU vessels with ammonia-ready capability.
Birdseye view of containership. September 15, 2025
Panama Canal launches NetZero Slot to incentivize low-emission transits  

New reservation category prioritizes dual-fuel vessels capable of using alternative fuels from November.
Wilhelmshaven Express, Hapag-Lloyd. September 12, 2025
Hapag-Lloyd secures multi-year liquefied biomethane supply deal with Shell  

Agreement supports container line's decarbonisation strategy and net-zero fleet operations target by 2045.
Dual-fuel ship. September 12, 2025
Dual-fuel vessels will dominate next decade, says Columbia Group  

Ship manager predicts LNG-powered vessels will bridge gap until zero-carbon alternatives emerge.
Keel laying of Royal Caribbean’s fourth Icon-class cruise ship at Meyer Turku. 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.
Sleipner ro-ro dual-fuel concept. 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.
CMA CGM Mercury. September 3, 2025
CMA CGM takes delivery of fifth dual-fuel methanol containership  

CMA CGM Mercury joins 13,000 TEU series as part of 12-vessel programme.
Japan Engine Corporation staff and world's first commercial ammonia-fuelled engine. September 2, 2025
J-ENG completes world's first commercial ammonia-fuelled engine  

Dual-fuel engine achieves 90% greenhouse gas reduction in testing ahead of 2026 vessel deployment.
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.
Moored vessel at night. September 2, 2025
Yara Clean Ammonia secures dual-fuel vessels in Navigator Amon deal  

Long-term charter agreement aims to strengthen position in low-emission ammonia market.
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.
Aurora Botnia leaving harbor. August 28, 2025
Wärtsilä to install world's largest marine battery hybrid system on Wasaline ferry  

Battery capacity expansion will increase Aurora Botnia's energy storage from 2.2 to 12.6 MWh.
Tsuneishi  5,900 TEU container carrier. August 28, 2025
Tsuneishi launches methanol-fuelled boxship as part of carbon neutrality push  

5,900 TEU vessel is the Japanese shipbuilder's largest container carrier to date.
Gasum barge and Viking Line vessel. August 27, 2025
Viking Line runs vessels on bio-LNG for Gasum's FuelEU Maritime compliance pool  

Partnership aims to boost compliance supply as demand for FuelEU Maritime pooling increases.
Marius Kairys, CEO of Elenger Sp. z o.o. July 14, 2025
Elenger enters Polish LNG bunkering market with ferry refuelling operation  

Baltic energy firm completes maiden truck-to-ship LNG delivery in Gdansk.
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) virtual reality (VR) training program developed in collaboration with Evergreen. July 14, 2025
SHI develops VR training solutions for Evergreen's methanol-fuelled ships  

Shipbuilder creates virtual reality program for 16,500 TEU boxship operations.
Bunkering of the Glovis Selene car carrier. July 14, 2025
Shell completes first LNG bunkering operation with Hyundai Glovis in Singapore  

Energy major supplies fuel to South Korean logistics firm's dual-fuel vessel.
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.
Pictured (from left): H-Line Shipping CEO Seo Myungdeuk and HJSC CEO Yoo Sang-cheol at the contract signing ceremony for the construction of an 18,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel. February 11, 2025
H-Line Shipping orders LNG bunkering vessel  

Vessel with 18,000-cbm capacity to run on both LNG and MDO.
Seaspan Energy's 7,600 cbm LNG bunkering vessel, s1067, built by Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. January 27, 2025
Bureau Veritas supports launch of CIMC SOE's LNG bunkering vessel  

Handover of Seaspan Energy's cutting-edge 7,600-cbm vessel completed.
The world's first methanol-fuelled container ship, Laura Maersk. December 4, 2024
Methanol as a marine fuel | Steve Bee, VPS  

How environmental legislation has driven the development of low-sulphur fuels and methanol-ready ships.
Illustration of Kotug tugboat and the logos of Auramarine and Sanmar Shipyards. September 5, 2024
Auramarine supply system chosen for landmark methanol-fuelled tugs  

Vessels to enter into service in mid-2025.
Wärtsilä NH3 Ammonia label. February 29, 2024
Wärtsilä launches Ammonia Fuel Supply System  

System available for liquid and gaseous fuel, gas and non-gas carriers, and newbuilds and retrofits.
UECC logo. November 15, 2023
Formula for change: UECC solution for EU ETS gives clients clarity on emission costs | UECC  

Short-sea shipper calls for EU ETS formula based on 'Ro-Ro GHG Emissions Accounting Guidance'
The world's first methanol-fuelled container ship, Laura Maersk. September 15, 2023
World's first methanol-fuelled boxship completes maiden trip  

Fuel secured for initial months of operation, with bunkering to take place in Rotterdam.