Propulsion

WIND PROPULSION

WIND PROPULSION

MOL has named the world’s first LNG carrier equipped with two Wind Challenger units

14th September 2026

MOL names world’s first wind-assisted LNG carrier

14th September 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

WinGD is to supply four dual-fuel engines, giving Polaris Shipping flexibility between methanol and ethanol for future vessels

14th September 2026

WinGD secures flexible-fuel Newcastlemax order

14th September 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Research by Kistler and the University of Nottingham suggests that conventional combustion models may misread ammonia-hydrogen engines, potentially slowing development of zero-carbon powertrains

11th September 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Ammonia-hydrogen engines challenge conventional combustion models

11th September 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Everllence and Damen have agreed long-term engine supplies for fuel-flexible tug designs supporting current and future fuels

10th September 2026

Everllence inks Damen tug engine deal

10th September 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Kongsberg Maritime is acquiring Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop to strengthen its position in Arctic vessel markets

9th September 2026

Kongsberg strengthens Arctic propulsion portfolio

9th September 2026

WIND PROPULSION

WIND PROPULSION

Marflet Marine has deployed four bound4blue suction sails on board a chemical tanker, advancing Spanish shipping decarbonisation

7th September 2026

Santiago I leads Spanish wind revolution

7th September 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

RINA’s Mermaid concept cuts fuel use and emissions while giving shipowners flexibility as maritime decarbonisation pathways evolve

3rd September 2026

RINA unveils future-ready propulsion system

3rd September 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

AkzoNobel Marine Coatings is targeting the growing cost and efficiency challenges facing an ageing commercial fleet with the launch of Intersleek 2120, its latest silicone foul-release coating technology.

27th August 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Silicone coatings target ageing fleets

27th August 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The US is taking steps towards introducing nuclear propulsion into commercial shipping, with federal authorities and CORE POWER announcing a new cooperation framework aimed at developing a future fleet of US-flagged nuclear-powered…

26th August 2026

US advances nuclear commercial shipping

26th August 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

The shipping industry has spent years rethinking its engines. Fuels, combustion and emissions control have all received enormous attention and enormous investment. Rightly so, says Gert-Jan van Goch, director, Product Line –…

24th August 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Why the propulsion efficiency conversation should start at the stern

24th August 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Geislinger is set to introduce its SILENCO® Neo Acoustic Coupling at SMM 2026 in Hamburg, presenting what it describes as its next generation of acoustic coupling technology for marine and other demanding…

17th August 2026

Geislinger unveils lighter acoustic coupling

17th August 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Silverstream Technologies has signed an agreement with Carnival Corporation to install its Silverstream System on three Ace Class newbuild cruise ships being constructed at Fincantieri in Italy.

17th August 2026

Carnival orders air lubrication technology

17th August 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Leonhardt & Blumberg has equipped its first newbuild with Econowind VentoFoils to reduce fuel consumption and emissions through wind propulsion.

12th August 2026

Leonhardt expands its wind propulsion strategy

12th August 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

ABB has secured a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to supply an integrated power and propulsion package for Grand Tour, a semi-submersible heavy transport vessel being built for offshore contractor Allseas.

11th August 2026

ABB powers new offshore wind vessel

11th August 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

bound4blue has completed the installation of its 22-metre-high eSAIL wind propulsion system aboard the new multipurpose vessel Na Hiro E Pae, marking what the company says is the first application of advanced…

5th August 2026

Wind propulsion reaches multipurpose vessels

5th August 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Shipping must accelerate the deployment of proven emissions-reduction technologies rather than waiting for future fuels if it is to meet net zero targets, says BAR Technologies, as it responds to a new…

30th July 2026

Wind power drives shipping net zero

30th July 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Silverstream has exceeded 160 installations of its air lubrication technology, highlighting growing adoption of ship technology that delivers immediate emissions reduction and improved fuel efficiency.

30th July 2026

Air lubrication adoption accelerates

30th July 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Anemoi Marine Technologies has reached a new milestone in the development of wind-assisted propulsion after receiving design assessment certificates from Bureau Veritas for several versions of its Rotor Sail technology.

22nd July 2026

Anemoi Rotor Sail secures BV approval

22nd July 2026

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

A joint development project will evaluate wind propulsion for a 50,000 dwt MR tanker, aiming to advance commercially viable tanker design for mainstream shipping.

21st July 2026

Wind power meets tanker design

21st July 2026

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Kongsberg Maritime is to acquire Swedish propulsion specialist Berg Propulsion, strengthening its position in the global marine propulsion market and expanding its offering across a broader range of vessel types and customer…

15th July 2026

Kongsberg strengthens propulsion market position

15th July 2026