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September 29, 2026
Maersk completes first US ethanol bunkering of a deep-sea container ship Shipper tests US-produced corn ethanol as a marine fuel aboard the Tangier Maersk. |
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September 28, 2026
HD Hyundai completes type approval test for new LNG dual-fuel engine Latest HiMSEN engine is claimed to offer reduced methane slip compared with previous models. |
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September 22, 2026
ABS grants technology qualification approval for FPSO fuel cell system MODEC and Eld Energy’s solid oxide fuel cell system moves towards offshore trials after clearing initial ABS review stages. |
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September 18, 2026
Japan Engine completes land-based testing of landmark hydrogen-fuelled engine for large vessels Hydrogen co-firing rate of at least 95% achieved during factory testing. |
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September 17, 2026
Four firms partner to trial continuous emissions monitoring on LNG carrier LR, Seapeak, Kongsberg Maritime and Tunable will test onboard CO₂ monitoring against engine data and default emissions factors. |
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September 3, 2026
Everllence completes R&D testing for world's first ethanol-powered very large ore carrier engine G80 tri-fuel engine is bound for a Vale-chartered ore carrier, with delivery set for early 2027. |
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September 2, 2026
Everllence completes full-scale testing of dual-fuel methanol engine in Denmark First deliveries to superyacht customers slated for mid-2027. |
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August 21, 2026
Carnot tests engine on biodiesel as multi-fuel development programme advances UK engine developer Carnot has run its engine on biodiesel, adding to prior diesel and hydrogen tests. |
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August 21, 2026
Mitsui E&S completes commercialisation of ammonia dual-fuel engines and fuel supply systems Japanese manufacturer says it is now ready to supply ammonia propulsion systems for actual vessels. |
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August 4, 2026
Mitsui E&S completes factory acceptance test of Japan’s first WinGD methanol dual-fuel engine Engine set to be installed on the first of four vessels being built for a domestic shipowner. |
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July 23, 2026
LNG-powered MV Ocean Navigator completes sea trial ahead of August delivery Sallaum Lines ro-ro vessel due to enter commercial service next month. |
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July 3, 2026
Höegh Evi and Nord Gas Solutions complete ammonia-to-hydrogen cracking tests in Norway Pilot cracker achieves 99.5% hydrogen purity, supporting floating terminal deployment plans across Europe. |
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June 26, 2026
ExxonMobil and Wallenius Wilhelmsen complete first trial of biofuel blend made from FAME distillation residue Vehicle carrier bunkered in Zeebrugge with B30 VLSFO blend. |
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June 17, 2026
Everllence completes type approval test for ammonia engine ahead of sea trials Eight classification societies oversee testing of ME-LGIA ammonia engine at Copenhagen research centre. |
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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. |
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June 12, 2026
Kinkai Yusen conducts first biofuel demonstration on domestic ro-ro vessel at Hakata Port Japanese shipping company to trial B24 biofuel blend aboard the vessel Nanotsu on 16 June. |
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June 9, 2026
Maersk conducts large-scale ethanol bunkering trial on Laura Maersk in Rotterdam A.P. Moller – Maersk has conducted a barge-delivered ethanol bunkering operation as part of ongoing fuel trials. |
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June 3, 2026
BHP and GCMD trial multi-feedstock B100 biofuel blend on bulk carrier voyage A pilot project tests blending used cooking oil and waste animal fats to broaden the supply base for marine biofuels. |
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June 2, 2026
NYK begins one-year B100 biofuel trial on car carrier Japanese shipping company NYK Line launches continuous 100% biofuel trial to assess long-term operational safety. |
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May 27, 2026
Nanni develops first high-speed methanol dual-fuel engine with ScandiNAOS French manufacturer tests John Deere-based genset running on 70% methanol, 30% diesel blend. |
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May 25, 2026
X-Press Feeders trials ethanol-methanol blend in Rotterdam Container operator tests 10-90 ethanol-methanol fuel mix aboard Eco Levant vessel. |
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May 25, 2026
Itochu secures approval for ammonia bunkering trials in Singapore Japanese trading house to conduct two-year trial following MPA authorisation. |
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May 22, 2026
WinGD completes factory testing of ammonia-fuelled engine for LPG carrier X52DF-A-1.0 engine tested in China ahead of installation on first of four vessels under construction. |
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May 15, 2026
NYK achieves over 90% methane oxidation in LNG engine catalyst trial Japanese shipping company reports results from onboard test of system designed to reduce methane slip. |
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May 13, 2026
GCMD highlights BHP biofuel trials to address scaling challenges in maritime decarbonisation Mining company discusses need for traceability and coordinated progress across supply, cost and operational readiness. |
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May 8, 2026
Everllence tests commercial-scale ammonia-fuelled marine engine in Japan Two-stroke dual-fuel engine aims to enable carbon-free ocean transport through ammonia combustion technology. |
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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. |
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May 4, 2026
MOL achieves 98% methane slip reduction in LNG-fuelled vessel trials Japanese shipping company exceeds target in demonstration trials aboard coal carrier operating between Japan and Australia. |
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April 29, 2026
Everllence completes first factory test of 18V51/60 engine running on B100 biofuel French facility tests 18,900 kW engine converted to run entirely on biofuel in Corsica. |
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April 24, 2026
Japanese shipping firms secure government funding for Singapore ammonia bunkering trial Sumitomo, K Line and NYK to demonstrate ship-to-ship ammonia fuel supply operations. |
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April 24, 2026
PIL and PSA launch Singapore’s first joint land-sea green shipping service DNV-verified service allows shippers to reduce Scope 3 emissions through lower-carbon fuel allocation. |
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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. |
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April 22, 2026
Battery-methanol harbour tug completes sea trials ahead of Gothenburg deployment Svitzer Balder is claimed to be the most powerful electric escort tug in the world. |
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April 21, 2026
Everllence’s ammonia-fuelled engine passes factory acceptance test ahead of October delivery Engine built by HHI-EMD will power Eastern Pacific Shipping’s very large ammonia carriers. |
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April 17, 2026
Rolls-Royce Power Systems switches German engine test facilities to HVO fuel Company saved 3,200 tonnes of CO₂ by end of 2025 after switching to renewable diesel. |
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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. |
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April 13, 2026
Sanmar completes sea trials for 14th all-electric tugboat Turkish shipyard marks half-century in business with latest battery-powered vessel from ElectRA series. |
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March 30, 2026
Japan consortium achieves hydrogen co-firing in main engine for large commercial vessel Engine reaches over 95% hydrogen co-firing ratio, with installation planned for 2027. |
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March 30, 2026
Retrofit capability expands as regulatory uncertainty slows alternative-fuel conversions Lloyd’s Register warns delayed conversions could compress demand into a narrower, costlier timeframe as the fleet ages. |
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March 11, 2026
AET completes first bio-LNG trial on dual-fuel tanker Tanker operator tests renewable fuel ahead of FuelEU Maritime compliance requirements |
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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. |
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February 12, 2026
Ulstein Verft completes sea trials for Genesis Sea CSOV ahead of spring delivery The 89.6-metre vessel features hybrid battery propulsion and preparations for green methanol operation. |
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January 28, 2026
Fuel treatment technology shows 21% efficiency gain in university tests Fuelre4m's technology reduced fuel consumption in marine engines without modifications, according to an Athens university study. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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October 28, 2025
Rolls-Royce tests first pure methanol marine engine in world first Facility test marks development step for methanol marine fuel technology. |
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October 7, 2025
Japanese consortium achieves 98% methane slip reduction in LNG vessel trials Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Kanadevia, and Yanmar exceed target in onboard demonstration. |
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October 6, 2025
Hanwha Ocean claims world's first ship-to-ship LNG transfer during sea trials South Korean shipbuilder says innovation reduces environmental impact and avoids terminal congestion delays. |
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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. |
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September 11, 2025
Aurora Expeditions claims 90% GHG reduction in landmark HVO trials Sylvia Earle said to be the first Infinity-class ship to trial HVO biofuel. |
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February 12, 2025
NYK trials biofuel in milestone coal carrier test Vessel is used to test biofuel for domestic utility company. |
