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Uncertainty and Diverse Approach Slow Orders for Alternative Fuel Vessels
56+ min ago (351+ words) The pace of orders for alternative fuel vessels has slowed in 2026, reports DNV in its latest analysis of the orderbook from the DNV Alternative Fuels Insights platform. It reports that by the end of May 2026, the share of alternative-fueled vessels…...
Alternative-Fuel Ship Orders Slow as Owners Hedge Fuel Bets
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (438+ words) Orders for alternative-fuelled vessels continued in May but remain well below last year's pace, highlighting a more cautious and diversified approach to decarbonization investments across the global shipping industry. According to the latest data from DNV's Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI)…...
Maranics reaches 150 vessels and 28, 500 monthly operational flows as investors back maritime data platform
8+ hour, 38+ min ago (248+ words) Shipowners continue to seek ways to reduce administrative workload while improving the quality and availability of operational data across their fleets. Maranics has secured new investment as its platform reaches 150 vessels and processes more than 28, 500 operational flows each month, providing…...
SEA-LNG: Dual-fuel LNG vessels reach nearly 90% of the alternative orderbook
9+ hour, 14+ min ago (355+ words) SEA-LNG says new 2026 data shows the methane decarbonization pathway continues to gain momentum despite geopolitical uncertainty and regulatory delays. According to SEA-LNG, LNG bunkering volumes have risen sharply at major ports, liquefied biomethane (LBM) adoption is accelerating, and LNG-fueled vessels…...
Global Maritime Code Breakthrough Reshapes Autonomous Shipping Fleet Operations
13+ hour, 46+ min ago (273+ words) A historic global maritime agreement officially authorizes the deployment of autonomous cargo ships. The implications for worldwide shipping are staggering. Leanne Page, the Assistant Director of Future Technical Standards at the United Kingdom's Maritime and Coastguard Agency, hailed the adoption…...
Ship manager Navilands seeks to capitalise on shift in Greek shipping towards corporate model
12+ hour, 15+ min ago (572+ words) As Greek shipping evolves from a traditionally family-run model to a more corporate structure, a domestic manager is positioning itself for further fleet growth Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos-backed Navilands launched operations in 2024 and now provides full technical management services for 50 vessels, mainly…...
Kuehne+Nagel and Hapag-Lloyd partner for sustainable ocean
14+ hour, 10+ min ago (230+ words) Kuehne+Nagel and Hapag-Lloyd are further strengthening their long-standing partnership and, for the first time, collaborating on emission-reduced ocean transport solutions. As part of this agreement, Kuehne+Nagel will utilise Hapag-Lloyd's "Ship Green" product to reduce the carbon footprint of…...
MTT Shipping pushes fleet growth strategy forward with Wuhu boxship deal
7+ hour, 46+ min ago (249+ words) Malaysian containership operator MTT Shipping has pressed ahead with its fleet expansion and renewal programme by ordering two 3, 300 teu newbuildings in China. The company disclosed through the Malaysian Stock Exchange that two indirectly owned subsidiaries, MTT Shipping Pasir Gudang and…...
FG warns dock labour employers over poor workers" safety, welfare
6+ hour, 2+ min ago (783+ words) 04 June 2026 6: 14 pm WAT The federal government has warned employers of dock labour that it will no longer tolerate any organisation that fails to prioritise the welfare, safety, and well-being of dockworkers at the nation's ports. The Minister of Marine and…...
Nigeria Must Not Lag Behind In Green Ports Transition - Oyetola
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (657+ words) The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for urgent action to ensure that Nigeria keeps pace with global efforts toward environmentally sustainable port operations, warning that the country must not be left behind in the…...