Seafarer training for marine ammonia fuel comes into focus

Already in 2025, we have seen multiple initiatives launched and resources released to contribute to seafarer training ahead of the first ammonia-fueled vessels.

New report shows that Green Shipping Corridors will need additional support under a global fuel standard

Report from UMAS, UCL and GMF illustrates how green shipping corridors could benefit from a global fuel standard and regional policies, but that additional support would be needed to drive early adoption

WMU launches pioneering training on shipping alternative fuels

From 17-18 December, the World Maritime University (WMU) delivered a Train-the-Trainer programme designed to equip maritime educators with the essential knowledge and pedagogical skills necessary to effectively train seafarers on alternative fuels, including ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen.

Positivity on increasing orders for alternative-fuelled ships

A significant surge in orders for alternative-fuelled vessels in 2024 is a clear signal of the maritime industry’s acceleration of its decarbonisation journey, according to the latest data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform.

Fueling the future: Where we stand with alternatives

The decarbonization of shipping, driven by international and regional emissions regulations, has led to the development and adoption of alternative fuels in the industry.

How wind tech could help decarbonize cargo shipping

Wind is an underutilized resource that has the potential to steer the notoriously dirty shipping industry toward a greener future.

Alternative-fuelled ship orders grow 50% in 2024

Six hundred vessels ordered over the past year will help drive the maritime industry towards its decarbonisation targets.

LNG powers unprecedented year for orders of alternative-fuelled vessels

According to the latest data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform the maritime industry’s exceptional newbuilding year 2024 drove a significant rise in orders for alternative-fuelled vessels.

Japan eyes methanol as marine bridging fuel

Japanese demand for methanol as an alternative marine fuel is expected to increase, especially after 2027, but it is likely it will mainly be used as a transition fuel before the commercial launch of ammonia- and hydrogen-fuelled vessels.

Hong Kong’s green maritime fuel centre update as city prepares for first LNG bunkering

Ahead of Hong Kong’s first official LNG bunkering operation scheduled for tomorrow (14 February), Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan briefed lawmakers on developments since the promulgation of the Action Plan on Green Maritime Fuel Bunkering in November 2024.