Hydrogen-fueled J-ENG 6UEC35LSGH will power a 17,500‑DWT multi-purpose vessel. [Image: J-ENG/MOL/Onomichi Dockyard]

J-ENG in hydrogen-fueled two stroke first

Japan Engine Corporation (J‑ENG) has successfully begun hydrogen co‑firing operation in all cylinders of a fully Japanese-made, large, low‑speed, two‑stroke hydrogen-fueled engine. According to J-ENG, the 6UEC35LSGH engine is the world’s first

CG rendering of a floating data center (FDC) converted from a used ship. [Image: MOL/Hitachi]

MOL and Hitachi plan to convert used ships into floating data centers

Could old ships have a future as floating data centers? Two major Japanese players are exploring the concept. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hitachi Ltd.

U.S. Marine Highways network spans 27,139 miles

New U.S. Maritime Advisory: Turn off AIS in Houthi risk area

Although there have been no Houthi attacks on commercial ships since the Israel-Gaza ceasefire agreement in October 2025, a new U.S. Maritime Advisory warns that the Houthis continue to pose a threat

Brian Waterfield, CFO, Colonna’s Shipyard

Colonna’s Shipyard names Brian Waterfield CFO

Brian Waterfield has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) at Norfolk, Va.-based Colonna’s Shipyard Inc., effective March 30, 2026. In that role, he will oversee the company’s accounting function and support enterprise

Sibum Combi Freighters will be fitted with Econowind Ventifoils on arrival in Europe. [Image: Damen]

Damen delivers a very green Combi Freighter to Bernd Sibum

Haren, Ems, Germany-headquartered Reederei Bernd Sibum has taken delivery of the second of four Damen Combi Freighters under construction at the Damen Yichang Shipyard in China, following successful sea trials in Shanghai.

IRGC Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri [Image: X]

Israeli strike kills IRGC Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri

The IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) said today that an Israeli Air Force precision strike in Bandar Abbas has eliminated IRGC Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri and intelligence chief Behnam Rezaei, key figures behind

Thordon guy Hamilton

Thordon Bearings makes two key appointments

Thordon Bearings has announced two significant appointments to reinforce its commitment to meet growing demand for high performance, pollution-free seawater-lubricated bearings and seals in commercial shipping. Anthony Hamilton has been appointed VP

First M48 delivery is scheduled for second quarter 2027 [Image: Magnet Defense].

Magnet Defense begins production of first M48 USV

Magnet Defense LLC, the Miami-headquartered company that acquired Metal Shark Boats in January, today announced that it is beginning production of its first deliverable M48 Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), marking a milestone

Homeland security cutter-light icebreaker class (HSC-L). [Image: USCG]

USCG issues RFI for new HSC-L light icebreaker class

As New Yorkers witnessed this January when ice disrupted ferry services, the Coast Guard doesn’t only break ice in the Arctic. Accordingly, the service’s program to modernize its icebreaker fleet includes a

Turbocharger A185-L, part of the A100/A200-L series, onboard a container vessel. [Photo: Accelleron]

Accelleron books its 10,000th order for A100-L/A200-L turbocharger series

Baden, Switzerland-headquartered Accelleron has received its ten-thousandth order for its A100-L/A200-L turbocharger series. First introduced in 2009 and expanded in 2013, the low-speed turbocharger series has since become the most widely selected

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