by Wu Jing (China Water Transport Network ) On September 28, China Changjiang Shipping Chongqing Company held a product launch event for the "Yangtze River No. 7" cruise ship on the "Changjiang Chaotian Xinghe" vessel. More than 150 people attended, including
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Back TO HOMEUK Shipping industry Launches New UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition
(UK Chamber of Shipping) The UK Chamber of Shipping and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have today announced the launch of the UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition, bringing together shipowners, fuel suppliers, producers and maritime technology developers to help accelerate the
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
We Have Successfully Conducted the World's First Onshore Test of a Hydrogen-Fueled Engine for Large Merchant Ships, Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions by More than 95% Compared to Conventional Engines.
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Google Translation)) Under NEDO's "Green Innovation Fund Project/Development of Next-Generation Vessels," Japan Engine Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Japan Engine), Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Kawasaki Heavy Industries), and Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd. are
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Port of Klaipėda Develops Green Methanol Bunkering Vessel Concept
(Baltic Times) As the shipping industry moves towards cleaner solutions, the Port of Klaipėda is preparing for changing market needs. Stricter environmental requirements and the growing market for alternative fuels mean that ports need to start planning now for the infrastructure
September 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Operators Who Prioritize Flexibility Will Be the Ones Who Adapt Best to the Energy Transition, Says Auramarine
(Auramarine) Auramarine, a leading fuel supply systems expert, believes shipping’s energy transition is entering a phase where flexibility, not fuel choice, will determine which operators adapt successfully. With fuel price volatility, inconsistent alternative availability and tightening environmental regulation at different speeds
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
AIDA Expands Biofuel Use, Plans 540 Shore Power Connections
by Holly Payne (SeaTrade Cruise News) AIDA Cruises has expanded biofuel usage to 8,500 tonnes, increased shore power connections and received 150 innovation submissions for maritime decarbonisation projects. AIDA Cruises supplied more than 8,500 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified bio LNG to AIDAnova
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Annual Reports Reveal Shipping Companies' Biofuel Consumption
by Konica Bhatt (Engine) Several shipping companies reported using biofuels across their fleets in 2025, with B100 emerging as the most commonly disclosed grade alongside blends such as B6, B24 and B30. Bermuda-based tanker owner Teekay Tankers used biofuels on selected voyages
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Shipping Fuel Supply at Risk as EU Proposal Threatens Key Delivery Pathway
(Eurogas/Cyprus Shipping News) Eurogas and 44 co-signatories are warning that proposed changes to EU sustainability certification rules could undermine liquefaction by equivalence, a key pathway used to supply bioLNG and eLNG to ships via existing LNG infrastructure. BioLNG and eLNG are among
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Fuel Cell System to Be Adopted for New Dining Cruise Ship
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd., ENEOS Corporation) A New Cruise Experience Combining Environmental Performance with Onboard Comfort -- Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd. (Yanmar Power Solutions), and ENEOS Corporation (ENEOS) have agreed to
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Super Cool: Alaska Cruise Line Experiments with New Fuel
by Tom Banse (Post Alley|Seattle) Early this month, a mobile floating gas station of sorts pulled up alongside the towering cruise ship Star Princess at Seattle’s Pier 91 terminal. For the next eight hours the refueling crew made news by pumping
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Construction of the First Hansa Superstar Class Vessel Commences – Entering Service in Summer 2028
(Finnlines) ... The methanol-powered ro-pax vessel will strengthen Finnlines’ capability to provide low-emission freight and passenger transport services in the coming years. The Hansa Superstar class vessels combine large transport capacity, innovative design and a high level of passenger comfort in
May 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Eni and MSC Cruises: Enilive’s HVO Diesel Biofuel Successfully Tested for Maritime Transport
(Eni) Eni and MSC Cruises have announced the completion of a test of the use of Enilive’s HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) diesel. This test confirmed the technical feasibility of using the biofuel in its pure form in the maritime sector to
May 14, 2026 Read Full Article
New Report Finds LNG Remains Cruise Shipping’s Most Deployable Decarbonisation Option
(Lloyd's Register) LNG remains the most mature and immediately deployable alternative fuel available to the cruise sector as global and regional emissions rules tighten. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the latest report in its award-winning Fuel for Thought research series, examining the role of liquefied
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Navigating New Rules: A Deep Dive into the Policies Affecting Low-Carbon Shipping Fuel with Late-Breaking Updates
by Timothy J. Urban (Bracewell LLP Energy Legal Blog/National Law Review) Recent federal, state, and international policy developments have introduced regulatory uncertainty in the low-carbon maritime fuels sector, complicating investment in both fuel production and supporting energy infrastructure. Stakeholders across the maritime shipping
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Viking Announces Float Out of the World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship (and Second)
(Viking Cruises) Set to Debut in Fall 2026, the Viking Libra Meets Water for the First Time -- Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today (March 19, 2026) announced that the Viking Libra®, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions,
March 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Viking Yachts Showcases Renewable Niesel in Atlantic City Sea Trial
(Scania) MACK ATTACK Vessel Shows Outstanding Efficiency Without Compromise in Performance of Twin 1,150 HP DI16-Liter Scania V8 Engines Running RD99 Sustainable Fuel Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engines, announced today the successful demonstration of the performance and viability
March 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Clearer Seas Ahead: Explore How Biofuels May Advance Maritime Emission Reduction Goals
(Chevron) As a global industry, the maritime sector faces unique challenges on its fuel journey. High equipment costs, uncertain international policies, logistics and complex maritime supply chains can be obstacles in implementing lower carbon intensity fuels. Despite these barriers, the International
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Genevos to Develop Solid Oxide Fuel Cells for Sustainable Shipping through EU Project HELENUS
(Genevos) Genevos has launched the development of a next-generation Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) solution for commercial shipping and cruise sectors through its new role in the 15m€ EU-funded HELENUS (High Efficiency Low Emission Nautical Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) consortium. As a
February 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Completion of Meyer Turku’s AVATAR Net-Zero Cruise Ship Concept
(Meyer Turko/CruiseMapper) The Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku (Turku, Finland) has completed development of a net-zero cruise ship concept under its AVATAR project, achieving a lifecycle carbon footprint reduction of more than 90% relative to a baseline defined by the International Maritime
February 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Viking Line Continues Its Major Investment in Biogas
(Viking Line) Viking Line is starting 2026 by renewing its offer of travel and transport powered by a high share of renewable European biogas. After multiplying the use of biofuel tenfold last year, the Åland-based shipping company has now secured another year at
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Viking Line Broke Its Cargo Record and Took Important Step towards Fossil-Free Maritime Transport
(Viking Line) In 2025, Viking Line had 4.6 million passengers on its five vessels and transported a record volume of goods. The company strengthened its position on the Helsinki route, increased its use of biogas tenfold and presented a concept for
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Local Production of New Fuels Will Accelerate Green Corridors from the Port of Barcelona
by Alejandro Flores García (El Canal (Google Translation)) The newly launched Energy Transition Plan for the Catalan venue foresees a public-private investment of 1.7 billion euros until 2040 through 150 actions -- The Port of Barcelona presented its new Energy Transition
December 09, 2025 Read Full Article
World Fuel Services Supplies a Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Vessel with Waste-Based Biofuels in Greece through Collaboration with EKO
(World Kinect) World Fuel Services, a World Kinect (NYSE: WKC) company (World Fuel) announces that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has carried out one of the first commercial biofuel bunkerings for a cruise vessel in Greece, with Norwegian Viva receiving a waste-based marine fuel
December 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Maritime Exhibition in Shanghai Debuts Ammonia and Hydrogen Ship Engines
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, CCTV reported Marintec China opened December 2 in Shanghai, bringing together over 2,200 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions. China’s first ammonia fueled medium speed engine and the world’s first marine ammonia-hydrogen engine
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Repsol Sign Long-Term Agreement to Supply Renewable Fuels in Barcelona
(Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings) This 8-year collaboration positions both companies at the forefront of the energy transition within the cruise and maritime sectors Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) and Repsol today announced a landmark 8-year agreement to supply renewable marine
October 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Alternative-Fueled Vessel Orders Fall as Maritime Industry Adopts ‘Wait and See’ Approach
by Mike Schuler (G Captain) September 2025 saw just 14 orders for alternative-fuelled vessels, according to data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform. Of these, 12 were LNG-fuelled vessels, primarily from the container segment (6), with additional orders from bulk carrier
October 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Launches OptiCARBONTM to Optimize Fleet Energy, Fuel and Compliance Costs
(Bureau Veritas) OptiCARBONTM is a predictive decision platform for cruise and passenger vessel owners, operators and fleet managers, designed to optimize energy use, fuel spend, and regulatory cost exposure, in order to reduce compliance complexity. OptiCARBONTM is designed to support tailored decarbonization strategies
September 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Aurora Expeditions Successfully Trials Biofuel
by Helen Hutcheon (SeaTrade Cruise News) Using HVO resulted in an estimated 90% reduction in fuel-related greenhouse gas emissions compared with conventional marine fuel. -- Australia’s small ship company Aurora Expeditions completed its first biofuel trial, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to reducing
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Burando Energies, NCLH & World Fuel Services Unite to Decarbonize Maritime
(Burando Energies/Bunker Market) Burando Energies partnered with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) and World Fuel Services to supply biofuels to NCLH cruise ships during port stays in the Netherlands. In a major stride toward maritime decarbonization, Burando Energies, World Fuel Services
August 28, 2025 Read Full Article
The Ports of Barcelona and Shanghai Sign an Agreement to Strengthen Their Relationship and Create a Green Corridor
(Port of Barcelona) The agreement was signed as part of the joint visit by the Port of Barcelona and the Generalitat de Catalunya to the Port of Shanghai. -- The Port of Barcelona and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) have today (August
August 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Exploring Green Methanol as a Sustainable Cruise Fuel
(Port of Seattle) This information is adapted from a webinar held on June 27, 2024. For more information, watch the webinar recording. Part 1: Cruise Green Corridor Progress Report Part 2: Cruise Green Corridor Feasibility Study Part 4: Global Green Corridors, coming August 2025 Part 5: The Future
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Vane Brothers & Shell Deliver First Biofuel To Cruise Ship At Manhattan Terminal
(Marine Insight News Network) Maritime service provider Vane Brothers and multinational oil and gas company Shell have completed their first marine biofuel delivery in New York. The bunkering operation was carried out earlier this month at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, where the
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Maersk Struggles with Methanol Ship Engine Problems, Bunkering Non-Standardization
(Ocean Press) "Engine maintenance takes too much effort" -- Maersk is struggling with engine problems and bunkering non-standards on its methanol-powered container ships. “We are experiencing ongoing issues with our methanol dual-fuel propulsion engines on container ships, and as a result, we are
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Who's Bunkering What Where? A Gathering of Articles about Sustainable Marine/Maritime Fuel Markets/Sales
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Many existing ships can use renewable fuels with no or few modifications. Others have been modified or built to be able to use sustainable marine/maritime fuels (SMF). Similar to what we did for News about
March 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Dublin Bay Cruises Opts for HVO Bunker Fuel for Passenger Ship “St. Bridget”
(Manifold Times) Firm launched its eco-friendly initiative by moving from fossil fuels to HVO, becoming the first domestic passenger ship operator in Ireland to adopt this sustainable practice. -- Dublin Bay Cruises on Wednesday (22 January) announced the launch of its eco-friendly