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	September 11, 2026 Cosco Shipping names 88,000-cbm VLGC Chang Ping Yuan with dual-fuel LPG propulsion Owner claims 20% CO₂ reduction and Panama Canal compatibility across both lock systems.
	September 11, 2026 WinGD wins order for dual-fuel alcohol engines for Polaris Shipping Newcastlemax fleet Four-engine order giving shipowner methanol and ethanol fuel flexibility.
	September 11, 2026 K Line names dual-fuel LNG carrier Toho Emerald at Samsung Heavy Industries yard 174,000-cbm vessel, built for a joint venture with Toho Gas, is due for delivery next month.
	September 11, 2026 MOL names world’s first LNG carrier fitted with wind-assisted propulsion for Chevron charter Fujin Sailor is also the first vessel of any type to carry two Wind Challenger units.
	September 10, 2026 ESL Shipping completes Green Coaster fleet with delivery of twelfth vessel Luxomar Baltic dry bulk carrier has finalised a twelve-vessel plug-in hybrid coaster programme built in India.
	September 10, 2026 Compagnie Maritime Nantaise orders hybrid ro-ro vessel for European space cargo runs French shipping company commissions wind-assisted vessel with biofuel capability to serve growing European space industry.
	September 10, 2026 HMM signs KRW 4.7 trillion long-term iron ore contract with Vale Latest contract backed by tri-fuel Newcastlemax newbuilds capable of operating on methanol, ethanol and conventional marine fuel.
	September 9, 2026 Svitzer orders six TRAnsverse 2900 biofuel-ready tugs from Cheoy Lee Towage provider expands next-generation TRAnsverse fleet with fresh Hong Kong order.
	September 8, 2026 LNG dual-fuel boxship handed over to Eastern Pacific Shipping Closing ceremony held in Jingjiang for 8,400-TEU container vessel.
	September 8, 2026 IINO Lines signs time charter deal with BGN for LPG dual-fuel VLGC Japanese shipowner’s fourth LPG dual-fuel vessel will offer rare dual-canal Panama Canal transit capability.
	September 7, 2026 VARD delivers final CSOV to Windward Offshore, completing series Methanol-ready Windward Hamburg joins the fleet as VARD completes delivery of four purpose-built CSOVs.
	September 7, 2026 Dorian LPG orders three dual-fuel VLGCs from Hanwha Ocean in $345m deal, secures $368.4m credit facility US-listed VLGC operator has also fixed 99% of its fleet days at above $88,000 per day.
	September 7, 2026 Eastern Pacific Shipping takes delivery of three LNG dual-fuel Newcastlemaxes five months ahead of schedule EPS receives Mount Victoria, Mount Yulong and Mount Wuyi from Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding.
	September 7, 2026 GMI awards eCap Marine contract for two additional hydrogen-powered bulk carriers 3,000-DWT newbuilds to be built in India and enter service in Norwegian waters in 2029.
	September 4, 2026 Navios Partners takes delivery of second LNG- and methanol-ready boxship in newbuilding series Handover of 7,900-TEU Navios Turquoise follows delivery of sister ship Navios Cyan in May.
	September 4, 2026 Yang Ming orders six 13,000-TEU LNG dual-fuel vessels from Hanwha Ocean Taiwanese carrier expands green fleet with ammonia-ready newbuilds due for delivery by 2029.
	September 3, 2026 HTM’s Hercules Vanessa begins maiden voyage as Ultra-Spec tanker series expands Vessel is the latest addition to Hercules Tanker Management’s 10-ship next-generation fleet renewal programme.
	September 3, 2026 Cochin Shipyard begins construction of Svitzer’s battery-electric tugs in India Four TRAnsverse 2600e vessels are claimed to be among the most advanced green tugs under construction globally.
	September 3, 2026 ABB wins power, propulsion and automation contract for New Zealand’s new Cook Strait ferries Two new ro-pax ferries featuring Azipod propulsion will operate the Wellington–Picton crossing from 2029.
	September 2, 2026 Cosco Shipping names green methanol-capable ore carrier Yuan Hai Si Lu in Yangzhou 325,000-DWT vessel features dual-fuel capability and what is claimed to be a world-first digital delivery system.
	September 2, 2026 Odfjell places repeat eSAIL order with bound4blue for second chemical tanker Early fuel savings reported on Bow Olympus drive second suction sail installation for Odfjell.
	September 2, 2026 Titan and Sogestran agree long-term deal for new 6,000-cbm LNG bunker vessel in western Mediterranean Tie-up aims to bring LNG and LBM ship-to-ship bunkering services to Mediterranean ports.
	September 2, 2026 Changhong International starts construction on 11th LR2 tanker for Navios Chinese shipbuilder cuts steel on latest vessel in series designed with future fuel flexibility.
	September 1, 2026 DP World names first methanol dual-fuel vessel at ceremony in Aarhus Marine services business, Shipping Solutions, names 1,250-TEU boxship with five-cylinder main engine.
	September 1, 2026 LD Armateurs launches first of two SOVs for Vattenfall at Chinese shipyard Wind of Ocean features hybrid-electric propulsion and a double-ended hull design.
	August 31, 2026 OOCL names second 24,000-TEU methanol dual-fuel vessel in China OOCL Grace is second of seven methanol dual-fuel vessels being built for the carrier.
	August 31, 2026 Four shipowners order vessels to extend Furetank’s Vinga tanker series to 26 ships Swedish, Norwegian and Canadian owners back expansion of ice-class product tanker series.
	August 28, 2026 Exmar names third and fourth dual-fuel ammonia-powered vessels Midsize gas carriers Adinkerke and Aalter named at formal ceremony.
	August 28, 2026 Hapag-Lloyd cuts steel for first vessel of new London Express class 16,800-TEU LNG dual-fuel vessel is first of 12 newbuildings in the class.
	August 28, 2026 World’s first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier enters service in Australia MV Yampu connects South Australia’s limestone trade with a battery-electric propulsion system.
	August 27, 2026 E-methanol-ready ro-ro vessel delivered to Smyril Line 190-metre vessel is built for year-round North Atlantic operations and designed for future e-methanol conversion.
	August 27, 2026 Maersk takes delivery of dual-fuel methanol-capable Tacoma Maersk in China 9,000-TEU vessel is one of six mid-sized dual-fuel ships joining Maersk's fleet.
	August 27, 2026 Naming ceremony held for first VLCC in Hanwha Shipping's new fleet 320,000-DWT alternative-fuel-ready Elandra K2 is first of three VLCCs built at Okpo Shipyard.
	August 27, 2026 Tsuneishi China delivers fourth methanol dual-fuel 5,900-TEU boxship Zhoushan yard expands portfolio of alternative-fuelled vessels with handover of Maersk container ship.
	August 26, 2026 Höegh orders six LNG-fuelled Aurora-class vessels with future-fuel provisions 9,100-CEU ships equipped with ammonia- and methanol-ready notation and designed to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil.
	August 25, 2026 CIMC SOE cuts steel on third and fourth 20,000-cbm LNG bunker vessels for GSX Energy Chinese shipbuilder advances series build as two hulls enter construction simultaneously.
	August 24, 2026 Maran Tankers takes delivery of fourth dual-fuel Suezmax tanker in series Maran Myrsini, built by New Times Shipbuilding, joins Maran Tankers' growing dual-fuel fleet.
	August 24, 2026 Damen Folla hands over hybrid-electric aquaculture vessel, concluding multi-year deal Shipbuilder completes seven-vessel framework agreement with final workboat delivery to Mowi Norway
	August 21, 2026 Furetank to name LBM-fuelled Fure Vasa as Swedish-flagged fleet reaches 105 ships Vessel to run primarily on liquefied biomethane (LBM) within the EU and is equipped for shore power connection.
	August 20, 2026 IINO Lines takes delivery of the world’s only ice-class VLGC at Hanwha Ocean’s Okpo yard LPG dual-fuel vessel is also capable of carrying ammonia as cargo.
	August 20, 2026 Construction begins on 21,700-TEU LNG dual-fuel boxship for MSC 366-metre vessel described as the largest container ship currently under construction in Zhejiang Province.
	August 20, 2026 CIMC SOE signs order with European shipowner for 6,000-cbm LNG bunker vessel Vessel set to provide LNG bunkering services at European ports once deployed.
	August 19, 2026 Hong Lam Marine launches first of four newbuild bunkering vessels First ship in the series, Priority, is launched in Jiangmen, China.
	August 19, 2026 MacGregor wins cargo handling contract for six LNG-powered boxships at Cochin Shipyard CMA CGM container vessels are scheduled for delivery between 2029 and 2031.
	August 18, 2026 Estonia launches biomethane-battery workboat for state fleet 38-metre KRATT is said to be the first vessel of its kind in the region.
	August 18, 2026 AYK Energy and Gebhard Electro secure two vessel electrification contracts A new dredger and a patrol vessel retrofit form the latest battery projects for the duo.
	August 18, 2026 Everllence and Hudong-Zhonghua sign engineering design agreement for LNG carrier development Agreement covers 180,000-cbm LNG carrier featuring a hybrid-electric propulsion system.
	August 17, 2026 MOL holds naming ceremony for fourth LNG dual-fuel VLCC Vessel, named Tsurugidake, features an LNG fuel tank with a capacity exceeding 10,000 cbm.
	August 17, 2026 Cosulich Marine Energy launches third methanol-ready bunker tanker in China Carlotta Cosulich launched at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipyard, leaving one vessel in series still to come.
	August 14, 2026 New Times Shipbuilding delivers LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker to Capital Chinese yard hands over 155,500-dwt vessel in ceremony attended by owner’s representative.
	August 14, 2026 Changhong International Shipbuilding cuts steel on two more 3100-teu boxships for Costamare HSFO-fuelled vessels feature scrubbers, SCR systems and shore power connections to meet emissions requirements.
	August 13, 2026 Peak takes delivery of third S-class vessel and cuts steel for ammonia-fuelled ship Norwegian operator marks two events at Chinese yard as ammonia-powered newbuild programme advances.
	August 13, 2026 New Times Shipbuilding launches LNG dual-fuel tanker for Minerva 112,500-dwt Minerva Helen launched at shipyard in Jiangsu, China.
	August 13, 2026 Leonhardt & Blumberg equips first of four newbuilds with Econowind VentoFoils German shipowner installs wind-assisted propulsion technology aboard general cargo vessel Hansa Drejoe.
	August 12, 2026 Grimaldi takes delivery of ammonia-ready Grande Pacifico 9,800-ceu ship is the largest PCTC in the Neapolitan Group’s fleet and the first of five sister vessels on order.
	August 12, 2026 Corvus Energy wins 40 MWh battery contract for BC Ferries’ new biofuel-compatible Summit Class vessels Norwegian battery supplier to power four new hybrid-electric ferries for Canada’s BC Ferries.
	August 12, 2026 Pinnacle Marine lays keel for fifth B100-compatible harbour craft as Singapore fleet build-out reaches full construction phase All five vessels in Pinnacle Marine's B100-compatible utility boat programme are now under construction.
	August 11, 2026 CSSC units sign contract for four tri-fuel ore carriers Ships feature a tri-fuel propulsion system combining ethanol, methanol and fuel oil.
	August 10, 2026 LNG dual-fuel tanker delivered to Capital Ship Management Vessel one of two handed over to Greek operators on the same day.
	August 10, 2026 Navios Maritime Partners takes delivery of LNG- and methanol-ready Aframax tanker 117,012-dwt Nave Orbit features alternative-fuel readiness and energy-efficiency technology.
	August 10, 2026 Damen delivers HVO-ready CF 3850 to Lithuania’s Juru Agentura Forsa CF Anja marks the first newbuild vessel in Forsa’s dry cargo fleet.
	August 7, 2026 Svitzer signs contract with India’s SDHI for four biofuel-ready TRAnsverse tugs Four 32-metre TRAnsverse 3200 tugs ordered from Gujarat-based shipbuilder.
	August 7, 2026 Chinese shipyard delivers LNG dual-fuel container ship to MSC 301 days ahead of schedule Zhoushan Changhong sets new early-delivery record for its series of LNG dual-fuel boxships.
	August 6, 2026 Odfjell names chemical tanker with wind-assisted propulsion at Japanese yard 40,000-dwt stainless-steel supersegregator is claimed to improve energy efficiency by up to 50%.
	August 5, 2026 NYK joint venture names first China-built dual-fuel LNG carrier in six-vessel CNOOC series 174,000-cbm vessel uses both fuel oil and boil-off gas as fuel.
	August 5, 2026 Wind propulsion breaks new ground on French Polynesian multipurpose vessel Bound4blue installs its eSAIL on what is believed to be the world’s first multipurpose vessel fitted with wind propulsion.
	August 5, 2026 Navigator Gas secures $121.8m loan for two ammonia carriers under construction in China Navigator Holdings and Amon Maritime joint venture locks in six-year post-delivery financing for dual-fuel vessels due in 2028.
	August 4, 2026 CMA CGM names 15,000-teu methanol-powered vessel Roi Arthur Newbuild joins the French carrier's REX2 service connecting East Asia with the Red Sea.
	August 4, 2026 Atlas Maritime takes delivery of dual-fuel LNG PCTC, secures $80,000/day charter The 7,000 RT car carrier has been placed on a two-year time charter at a rate Atlas calls record-breaking.
	August 3, 2026 Pinnacle Marine lays keel for fourth B100-compatible harbour craft in Singapore newbuild programme Singapore operator expands its B100-compatible fleet amid strong chartering demand.
	July 31, 2026 Exmar takes delivery of second dual-fuel ammonia carrier at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Arlon is second in a planned series of four ammonia dual-fuel midsize gas carriers.
	July 30, 2026 New Times Shipbuilding launches two LNG dual-fuel crude oil tankers for Maran and Capital Ship Two 155,500-dwt LNG dual-fuel tankers floated out for Greek shipping groups.
	July 30, 2026 Naming ceremony held for Huangpu Wenchong's first methanol dual-fuel bulkers Two 65,000-tonne vessels built for Limassol-based Lemissoler Navigation.
	July 30, 2026 Damen launches second CSOV 9020 for TSSM, prepared for future methanol operation The vessel, to be named TSS Challenger, is due for delivery in early 2027.
	July 29, 2026 Avenir LNG marks keel laying of newbuild LNG bunker vessel in China Ceremony held to signal the formal start of the vessel's construction at CIMC SOE.
	July 29, 2026 Sallaum Lines signs 1+1 newbuilding order with China Merchants Shipyard for 8,600-ceu PCTCs Deal brings Sallaum Lines’ total newbuilding programme to nine vessels worth more than $850 million.
	July 29, 2026 World's largest battery-electric ship departs Tasmania yard ahead of South America delivery China Zorrilla escorted from Incat Tasmania's shipyard to Macquarie Wharf in Hobart.
	July 28, 2026 Changhong International undocks seventh LNG dual-fuel container ship for MSC Vessel is part of a series fitted with ammonia-ready and methanol-ready provisions.
	July 27, 2026 New 20,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel for Somtrans Group launched at Chinese yard Exmar’s newbuilding supervision team oversaw the launch at CIMC Group’s shipyard in Qidong, China.
	July 27, 2026 James Fisher’s first LNG-capable chemical tanker named at London ceremony The Orca Fisher is the first of four dual-fuel FKAB T68 vessels built in China.
	July 24, 2026 Explora Journeys takes delivery of first LNG-powered ship in its fleet Explora III, delivered by Fincantieri in Genoa, marks the brand’s first LNG-fuelled vessel.
	July 24, 2026 Construction begins on LNG bunkering vessel for Shell Ceremony held for first of two 18,900-cbm vessels being built for Purus Marine.
	July 24, 2026 CIMC SOE and Sinopec Clean Energy sign contract for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel Vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will serve China’s coastal LNG bunkering network.
	July 23, 2026 Vard wins €220m contract to build methanol-ready vessels for Trinity House Norwegian shipbuilder Vard will replace two ageing Trinity House vessels with hybrid-powered successors.
	July 23, 2026 Royal IHC delivers methanol-ready TSHD to Boskalis The 31,000-cbm Seaway is among the largest trailing suction hopper dredgers in the world.
	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.
	July 23, 2026 LNG-powered boxship CMA CGM Pantheon named in ceremony Vessel is sister ship to CMA CGM Notre Dame and will serve the Asia–Northern Europe trade lane.
	July 21, 2026 PIL's first LNG dual-fuel boxship receives cybersecurity certification on Singapore maiden call Pacific International Lines' 13,000-teu vessel Kota Elok becomes the first PIL ship certified to IACS cyber-resilience standards.
	July 21, 2026 Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation sign 8-year lifecycle agreement for LNG-fuelled cruise vessels Deal covers four vessels across the Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line fleets.
	July 20, 2026 Changhong International launches ninth LR2 tanker in Navios series Vessel includes future methanol and LNG conversion capability as well as shore power provision.
	July 20, 2026 CCS supports first STS methanol bunkering operation for newbuild at Zhejiang yard Zhoushan becomes China’s second port capable of routine ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operations.
	July 17, 2026 Wärtsilä to supply ammonia engines and propulsion systems for two Navigator Amon gas carriers Mid-size LPG/liquid ammonia carriers will be equipped with Wärtsilä’s ammonia-fuelled auxiliary engines.
	July 15, 2026 CSSC delivers LNG dual-fuel bulker to Eastern Pacific nearly four months early 210,000-tonne Mount Asahi handed over ahead of contract schedule.
	July 15, 2026 New Times Shipbuilding delivers three LNG dual-fuel tankers in four days Chinese yard hands over one VLCC and two Aframax-size crude tankers within a single week.
	July 15, 2026 Baltic Shipping Company takes delivery of wind-assisted hybrid coaster 3,550-dwt vessel is fitted with Econowind VentoFoils and a battery package.
	July 13, 2026 Naming ceremony held for LPG dual-fuel ammonia carrier VLAC Meera named during event held in China on 10 July.
	July 13, 2026 TT-Line orders second LNG-hybrid battery ferry for Baltic Sea operations German ferry operator doubles down on LNG-hybrid technology with a second next-generation newbuild.
	July 13, 2026 Fincantieri marks 30 years with Carnival as steel cutting begins for new LNG-powered Carnival Destiny Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has begun construction of the first of three new Ace-class ships for Carnival Cruise Line.
	July 10, 2026 Wallenius Wilhelmsen takes delivery of first methanol-ready Shaper Class vessel The dual-fuel Arctic Tern will enter service on the Asia–Europe trade almost immediately.
	July 10, 2026 Cosco Shipping adds methanol-ready bulk carrier Feng Da Hai to fleet The 64,000-tonne vessel is equipped with a methanol fuel system for future low-carbon operations.
	July 8, 2026 NYK names eighth dual-fuel LPG carrier at Kawasaki Heavy Industries yard Lyla Pathfinder is capable of operating on both heavy fuel oil and LPG.
	July 7, 2026 Bureau Veritas classes tanker with biofuel-ready and LNG-prepared capabilities New Times Shipbuilding delivers 73,500-dwt M/T Modi for Dynacom
	July 6, 2026 Echandia wins battery contract for two electric tugs under India’s Green Tug Transition Programme Swedish battery maker secures second and third electric tug contracts in India’s port decarbonisation drive.
	July 6, 2026 Grimaldi presents ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Istanbul at Turkish port ceremony Vessel is one of 17 next-generation PCTCs commissioned by the Italian shipping group.
	July 6, 2026 Capital Ship Management takes delivery of methanol-ready Suezmax tanker Archigos The 157,000-dwt vessel, built in South Korea, features AI-assisted navigation and energy-saving technology.
	July 6, 2026 CMA CGM names world’s largest LNG-powered containership in Le Havre The CMA CGM Notre Dame is formally welcomed into the French carrier’s fleet.
	July 3, 2026 Fratelli Cosulich Marine Energy takes delivery of second methanol-ready bunker tanker Lucia Cosulich is second of four sister vessels in the group’s fleet expansion programme.
	July 3, 2026 AYK Energy secures nine-vessel battery deal with Grimaldi Group New ro-pax vessels will feature multi-fuel engines capable of running on methanol.
	July 2, 2026 Grimaldi takes delivery of 12th ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Oriente Naples-based firm says its latest PCTC halves fuel consumption compared with earlier-generation vessels.
	July 2, 2026 Ocean Network Express deploys methanol- and ammonia-ready vessel ONE Solidarity arrives in Shekou on maiden voyage as ONE expands MS2 service capacity.
	July 2, 2026 K Line delivers two dual-fuel LNG carriers to Petronas LNG Sister vessels Puteri Johor and Puteri Kedah handed over in China.
	June 30, 2026 Second MSC ultra-large LNG dual-fuel boxship enters dry dock at Zhoushan Changhong International's Daishan Base receives 19,000-teu container vessel built for MSC.
	June 30, 2026 Deal signed to build four LNG-fuelled gas carriers Quartet of 175,000-cbm LNG vessels destined for Shell charter.
	June 30, 2026 Changhong International launches LNG container ships and tankers for MSC and Navios Chinese shipbuilder launches four vessels in the space of days, spanning LNG container ships and oil tankers.
	June 29, 2026 Yang Ming names third LNG dual-fuel boxship for Asia–North Europe service YM Wayfinder joins two sister vessels already operating on LNG on the FE3 route.
	June 29, 2026 Safe Bulkers launches first methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier at Chinese shipyard Greek dry bulk operator launches first methanol-powered vessel as part of its fleet renewal programme.
	June 25, 2026 Exmar takes delivery of third dual-fuel LPG midsize gas carrier in newbuild programme Belgian shipping group Exmar takes delivery of the 41,000-cbm LPG carrier Moriond.
	June 24, 2026 Zhoushan ship exports nearly double in five months amid decarbonisation push China's Zhoushan reports 93.7% surge in ship exports driven by rising demand for more advanced and environmentally friendly vessels.
	June 24, 2026 PIL names two 13,000-teu LNG dual-fuel vessels at Shanghai shipyard Two newbuilds are equipped to operate on LNG as well as low-sulphur fuel oil.
	June 24, 2026 Contract signed to build methanol-ready deepwater installation vessel Chinese shipbuilder CIMC Raffles to construct vessel for Solstad-SBM joint venture.
	June 23, 2026 Bureau Veritas classes CMA CGM’s first 24,000-teu LNG dual-fuel mega boxship built by Yangzi Xinfu BV highlights work carried out during design, construction and commissioning of new new ultra-large container vessel.
	June 23, 2026 Jiangnan Shipyard breaks ground on LPG-fuelled ammonia carrier for Jaldhi Overseas Constructions starts on 95,000-cbm vessel set to be world’s largest liquid ammonia carrier.
	June 23, 2026 Fortescue and CMB.Tech sign charter deal for up to 12 ammonia-capable bulkers The agreement covers 12 Newcastlemax vessels, with three to be delivered as dual-fuel ammonia ships by end-2026.
	June 19, 2026 Dan-Bunkering completes LNG supply in China for Sallaum Lines’ newbuild PCTC Bunker firm delivers approximately 1,400 tonnes of LNG to Sallaum Lines’ newbuild car carrier in China.
	June 19, 2026 Naming ceremony held for LNG dual-fuel VLCC Mount Vision Crude oil tanker named in ceremony held in China.
	June 19, 2026 Corvus Energy to supply battery systems for two new Scylla Shipping river cruise vessels Norwegian battery supplier extends its partnership with Swiss river cruise operator Scylla Shipping.
	June 18, 2026 Echandia to supply battery system for Incat’s new 78-metre hybrid ferry Swedish battery maker Echandia wins first order from Australian high-speed ferry builder Incat.
	June 17, 2026 Tsuneishi China delivers third methanol dual-fuel boxship in series Zhoushan shipbuilder hands over another 5,900-teu Maersk container vessel.
	June 16, 2026 CSL delivers world’s first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier MV Yampu will transport limestone for Adbri in Australia, with full electric operation targeted by 2031.
	June 16, 2026 Sallaum Lines orders four 8,600-ceu dual-fuel PCTCs from Chinese yard — its largest vessels to date Ammonia-ready car carriers ordered from XSI mark the next phase of Sallaum Lines’ fleet renewal.
	June 16, 2026 Everllence secures world’s first order for ME-GI Mk10.7 dual-fuel engine Norwegian car-carrier operator GCC selects next-generation methane engine for four newbuilds.
	June 15, 2026 Capital Clean Energy Carriers and CMA CGM form joint venture to build $82.8m LNG bunkering vessel The 20,000-cbm dual-fuel vessel is due for delivery in the third quarter of 2028.
	June 15, 2026 Fincantieri delivers LNG-ready cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises The 160,000 gross-tonne vessel is the second of two InTUItion-class dual-fuel ships.
	June 12, 2026 Chinese shipbuilder delivers 155,500-dwt LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker Vessel handed over to Capital Ship Management Corp in China.
	June 12, 2026 Seaspan takes delivery of first 10,800-ceu dual-fuel LNG car carrier Glovis Lighthouse enters service as one of a handful of vessels globally to exceed 10,000 CEU capacity.
	June 12, 2026 Jiangnan delivers VLAC with LPG dual-fuel main engine Vessel is claimed to be the world’s first 93,000 cbm very large ammonia carrier.
	June 11, 2026 Exmar takes delivery of world’s first dual-fuel ammonia oceangoing vessel Belgian shipowner Exmar has taken delivery of what it says is the first oceangoing vessel powered by a dual-fuel ammonia engine.
	June 11, 2026 Keel laid for world’s largest LNG carrier at China’s Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard Construction begins on a 271,000-cbm QC-Max vessel, the largest LNG carrier ever built.
	June 10, 2026 LD Armateurs launches second low-emission ro-ro vessel for Airbus charter fleet French shipowner LD Armateurs has launched its second methanol-capable, rotor sail-equipped ro-ro vessel at a Chinese shipyard.
	June 10, 2026 BGN expands owned LPG fleet with two additional VLGCs from HD HHI BGN signs a new shipbuilding contract, bringing its owned VLGC fleet to 19 vessels.
	June 9, 2026 Acta Marine takes delivery of methanol dual-fuel CSOV Acta Gemini for RWE wind farm charter The vessel will support operations at the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm at Dogger Bank.
	June 9, 2026 HJSC wins AiP for 10,000-teu biofuel-powered container ship design South Korean shipbuilder HJ Shipbuilding & Construction receives classification society approval for its biofuel vessel design at Posidonia.
	June 9, 2026 Capital Clean Energy Carriers takes delivery of LNG carrier and dual-fuel gas carrier, secures five new charters Athens-based CCEC expands its fleet and pushes contracted revenue backlog to $3.1bn.
	June 8, 2026 Sallaum Lines takes delivery of two LNG-fuelled PCTCs in simultaneous handover ceremony RoRo carrier receives MV Ocean Express and MV Ocean Navigator from Chinese shipyard.
	June 5, 2026 New Times Shipbuilding cuts steel on two crude tankers and delivers LNG dual-fuel vessel Chinese yard marks a busy 4 June with steel-cutting ceremonies and a tanker delivery to Maran.
	June 5, 2026 Baleària Canarias christens €128m dual-fuel fast ferry Mercedes Pinto for inter-island routes The catamaran will connect Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura with six daily departures.
	June 5, 2026 DNV awards AiP to HHI for LPG dual-fuel container vessel design Approval in principle granted for ship design targeting the underserved smaller container segment.
	June 5, 2026 CSL takes delivery of methanol-ready Kamsarmax as fleet renewal programme advances MV CSL Kuleana departs on maiden voyage, equipped with Tier III engines.
	June 5, 2026 LNG orderbook share hits 90% as methane pathway investment holds firm LNG bunkering volumes surge and biomethane uptake grows six-fold, despite geopolitical headwinds.
	June 4, 2026 First vessel in NYK Stolt Tankers’ newbuild series launched in China FKAB-designed 38,000 DWT chemical tanker launched at Nantong Xiangyu Shipyard, China.
	June 4, 2026 Damen expands biofuel-compatible Combi Freighter series with CF 6000 and CF 7000 designs Damen Shipyards Group adds two larger variants to its Combi Freighter series, offering up to 40% more cargo capacity.
	June 4, 2026 K Shipbuilding, bound4blue and Bureau Veritas launch joint project for wind-assisted LR1 tanker The three partners are collaborating on a 74,000-dwt LR1 tanker design incorporating wind-assisted propulsion.
	June 4, 2026 Lloyd’s Register expands Korean shipyard partnerships at Posidonia 2026 A series of agreements covering alternative fuels and emerging technologies was announced at the Athens exhibition.
	June 2, 2026 Changhong International delivers LNG dual-fuel boxship to MSC 159 days ahead of schedule The 10,300-teu MSC Maria Renata is designed to meet ammonia-ready and methanol-ready requirements.
	June 2, 2026 ESL Shipping cuts steel on first methanol-powered Green Handy vessel in Nanjing Finnish dry bulk carrier begins construction of four new handysize ships in China.
	June 1, 2026 Maersk names third midsized dual-fuel vessel at Chinese shipyard Tema Maersk joins fleet following the addition of Tangier Maersk and Tauranga Maersk.
	May 29, 2026 Jumbo orders two methanol-ready L-Class heavy lift vessels from Dajin Heavy Industry Dutch heavy lift specialist Jumbo signs newbuilding contract for two 25,000-dwt vessels.
	May 28, 2026 G2 Ocean expands fleet with six future-fuel ready gantry crane vessels Open hatch specialist adds vessels and jet sail technology as part of a broad fleet renewal programme.
	May 27, 2026 Grimaldi christens ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Svezia at Swedish port Grimaldi Group's new PCTC, delivered in December 2025, claims fuel savings of up to 50%.
	May 27, 2026 CMA CGM Notre Dame sets sail as world’s largest LNG-powered container ship The 24,212-teu vessel leads a series of ten next-generation French-flagged ships.
	May 27, 2026 New Times Shipbuilding delivers LNG dual-fuel tanker to Capital Chinese shipyard hands over 112,500-dwt vessel capable of running on LNG or conventional fuel.
	May 26, 2026 Finnlines begins construction of first methanol-capable ro-pax vessel in EUR 500m newbuild programme Grimaldi Group subsidiary begins work on Hansa Superstar class ships at Chinese shipyard.
	May 26, 2026 Navios Partners takes delivery of LNG- and methanol-ready boxship The 7,900-teu Navios Cyan is the first of four newbuildings in the series.
	May 26, 2026 Estonia orders first fully electric ferry from Polish shipyard CRIST Battery-powered vessel designed by LMG Marin will operate on the Virtsu–Kuivastu route from 2028.
	May 25, 2026 Itochu secures approval for ammonia bunkering trials in Singapore Japanese trading house to conduct two-year trial following MPA authorisation.
	May 25, 2026 Construction begins on 20,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel for GSX Energy Chinese shipbuilder starts work on upgraded dual-fuel vessel with enhanced economy and energy efficiency features.
	May 25, 2026 James Fisher dual-fuel tankers named at Chinese yard FKAB-designed newbuilds are part of four-vessel FKAB T68 series and include LNG and LBG capability.
	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.
	May 21, 2026 BSM enters LCO₂ carrier segment with management of dual-fuel Northern Purpose Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement takes over first liquefied carbon dioxide carrier for Northern Lights project.
	May 21, 2026 Fratelli Cosulich takes delivery of methanol-ready bunker tanker Anna Cosulich Vessel built in China will head to Singapore to support group's bunkering operations.
	May 21, 2026 Navios Partners takes delivery of dual-fuel-ready Aframax tanker Nave Equator is equipped with LNG- and methanol-ready capability plus shore power connectivity.
	May 20, 2026 Zhoushan Changhong begins construction on third 11,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship CHB2061 is the third vessel in an 18-ship series for Oceanroutes, designed to exceed EEDI Phase III standards.
	May 20, 2026 Construction begins on fourth 19,000-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship for MSC Vessel is said to be the largest LNG dual-fuel container ship under construction in Zhejiang Province.
	May 20, 2026 WinGD secures first ethanol-fuelled engine orders for ocean-going vessels Swiss power firm to supply dual-fuel engines for two ore carriers operating under Vale charter.
	May 20, 2026 Auramarine to supply methanol fuel systems for six Grimaldi Group ro-pax vessels Finnish firm wins contract for methanol systems on Mediterranean vessels scheduled for delivery in 2028–2030.
	May 19, 2026 Berg Propulsion to supply electric propulsion for Türkiye’s most powerful tugs Swedish firm contracted for four diesel-electric firefighting tugs with over 130-tonne bollard pull capacity.
	May 19, 2026 Hyke partners with Pascal Technologies for electric ferry powertrain in Norway Pascal Technologies to supply integrated powertrain platform for Hyke F-15 Shuttle ordered by Cityboat.
	May 15, 2026 Keel laid for MSC 19,000-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship Vessel CHB2047 is being built at Changhong International’s Daishan facility in Zhoushan.
	May 13, 2026 Damen delivers first CSOV 9020 to Taiwan joint venture for offshore wind support TSS Cruiser handed over to TSSM in Vietnam following sea trials in Ha Long Bay.
	May 12, 2026 Berg Propulsion to supply electric propulsion systems for India’s green tugs Swedish firm to provide thrusters and electrical integration for two 60-tonne bollard pull battery-electric vessels.
	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.
	May 11, 2026 Damen secures contract with Associated British Ports for low-emission dredger Vessel to feature diesel-electric propulsion and energy storage system for UK dredging operations.
	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.
	May 11, 2026 Robert Allan designs battery-electric tugs for Cheoy Lee Shipyards New AmpRA 2900-CL series will feature 7 MWh battery capacity and 70-tonne bollard pull.
	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.
	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.
	May 8, 2026 Schottel to supply electric propulsion for two SIPG LNG bunker vessels German manufacturer wins contract for 20,000-cbm vessels under construction at Jiangnan Shipyard.
	May 7, 2026 Hanwha Philly Shipyard advances construction on two LNG-fuelled container ships for Matson Dock mounting completed for Malama while steel cutting begins on sister vessel Makena.
	May 7, 2026 Fincantieri launches bow section of LNG-powered Explora V at Palermo yard Fifth ship in Explora Journeys’ six-vessel series is scheduled to enter service in 2027.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	May 1, 2026 Berg Propulsion to supply propulsion system for Akdeniz-built chemical tanker Turkish shipyard Akdeniz orders diesel-electric propulsion package for an 8,000-dwt vessel destined for Transka Tankers.
	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.
	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.
	May 1, 2026 Methanol-powered container ship is named CMA CGM D’Artagnan French shipping group adds vessel to methanol fleet as part of net-zero target.
	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.
	April 30, 2026 MOL installs dual Wind Challenger hard sails on LNG carrier under construction Japanese shipping company fits telescoping hard sails at Hanwha Ocean's Geoje yard for 2026 delivery.
	April 29, 2026 Osaka Gas launches ship-to-ship LNG bunkering in Japan Japanese energy company now offers all three primary LNG fuel supply methods for vessels.
	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.
	April 28, 2026 Fincantieri’s VARD launches first of four offshore wind vessels for Windward Offshore VARD 4 19 design vessel features battery hybrid propulsion and green methanol preparation.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	April 23, 2026 Grimaldi takes delivery of eleventh ammonia-ready car carrier Grande Inghilterra features solar panels, lithium batteries and cold ironing capability.
	April 23, 2026 Japanese tugboat to feature biofuel blender and ultrasonic anti-fouling system Seagate Corporation’s Bisan Maru is the first Japanese tugboat to feature both environmental technologies.
	April 23, 2026 Hercules Tanker Management deploys second Ultra-Spec vessel to the Mediterranean HTM Elisabeth arrived in Gibraltar carrying biofuel cargo from Thailand bound for Barcelona operations.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	April 20, 2026 Exmar lays keel of new LNG bunkering vessel at CIMC Group in China Construction begins in Qidong for Belgian firm's marine fuel delivery newbuild.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	April 17, 2026 Fincantieri secures order for three LNG-fuelled cruise ships from Princess Cruises Italian shipbuilder to construct vessels at Monfalcone yard, with deliveries scheduled through 2039.
	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.
	April 15, 2026 Chinese yard launches LNG dual-fuel Suezmax Crude carrier with LNG propulsion launched in Jiangsu province.
	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.
	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.
	April 14, 2026 Keel laid for LNG bunkering vessel Celsius Turkish shipbuilder begins construction of dual-fuel bunkering vessel for Sirius Shipping and Gasum.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	April 10, 2026 Bureau Veritas classifies Excelerate Energy’s new 170,000-cbm FSRU Excelerate Acadia Vessel built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries features dual-fuel engines and proprietary regasification system.
	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.
	April 8, 2026 Hafnia orders eight MR tankers from Hyundai Heavy Industries for $405m Vessels scheduled for delivery between Q3 2028 and Q2 2029 at South Korean shipyard.
	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.
	April 8, 2026 Fincantieri lays keel for hydrogen-powered cruise ship Viking Astrea Second hydrogen-fuelled vessel in Viking series scheduled for delivery in 2027 from Ancona yard.
	April 8, 2026 RMK Marine launches methanol-ready chemical tanker for Ditaş Denizcilik T. Florya, a 12,000-dwt vessel designed by Delta Marine, is launched by Turkish shipbuilder.
	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.
	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.
	April 6, 2026 Methanol- and ammonia-ready container ship delivered to ONE Approval in Principle obtained from Lloyd’s Register for future methanol and ammonia fuel conversion.
	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.
	April 1, 2026 Wah Kwong takes delivery of first LNG-ready LR2 tanker with Bureau Veritas SMART notation Frontier Venture is first in newbuild series to achieve Group 3 'augmented ship' capabilities.
	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.
	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 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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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%.
	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.
	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 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.
	March 25, 2026 Bureau Veritas to class all-electric trimarans for Brim Explorer Two zero-emission passenger vessels will operate in Norwegian fjords after extensive Arctic testing.
	March 25, 2026 CMA CGM adds 23,000-teu containership to Asia-Europe service CMA CGM Grand Palais will operate on the FAL3 route between Asia and Europe.
	March 19, 2026 Molslinjen order propels Australia to top of battery vessel production rankings Danish ferry operator’s three-catamaran order at Incat Tasmania shifts global manufacturing landscape, analysis shows.
	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 13, 2026 Scale Green Energy launches 12,500-cbm LNG bunkering vessel in Spain Alisios LNG will supply marine fuel from the Huelva plant, chartered by Axpo Iberia.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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 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.
	February 20, 2026 RMK Marine to equip Celsius LNG bunker vessel with gas combustion unit Turkish shipbuilder adds specialised equipment to support cool-down and gassing-up operations for LNG vessels.
	February 20, 2026 Cochin Shipyard signs contract with CMA CGM for six LNG-fuelled container vessels Indian shipbuilder to construct vessels for French shipping company.
	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.
	February 19, 2026 Godby Shipping orders two Stream RoRo 1700 vessels with green technology focus Finnish operator places order at CIMC Raffles, with options for two additional ships.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	February 12, 2026 Kongsberg Maritime launches S-4L waterjet series with Gotland ferry order Hydrogen-ready Horizon X ferry to feature new propulsion technology on Swedish route.
	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.
	February 12, 2026 Austal begins construction of hydrogen-ready ferry for Swedish operator Shipbuilder cuts first steel for 130-metre Horizon X vessel at Philippines 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.
	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.
	February 9, 2026 Cosulich launches first methanol-ready bunker tanker in China Anna Cosulich is first of four sister vessels in fleet expansion programme.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	February 4, 2026 LNG-fuelled container ships dominate January alternative-fuel vessel orders Container ships accounted for 16 of 20 alternative-fuelled vessels ordered in January, DNV reports.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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 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.
	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.
	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.
	January 27, 2026 Keel laid for 298,000-dwt LNG dual-fuel VLCC Construction begins on crude oil tanker for Andes Tankers I Inc.
	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.
	January 23, 2026 Petrobras and Transpetro order 41 vessels worth $470m for fleet renewal Brazilian state oil companies contract gas carriers, barges and pushboats from domestic shipyards.
	January 20, 2026 LNG-fuelled ships account for 79% of alternative fuel orders in 2025, SEA-LNG reports Industry coalition highlights decade of progress and over $150bn investment in methane-based marine fuels.
	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.
	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.
	January 19, 2026 Alternative fuel vessel orders maintain momentum despite softer 2025 market Lloyd's Register data shows 590 alternative-fuel vessels ordered in 2025, with LNG dominating.
	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.
	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.