Pushback against IMO carbon tax plans grows
Opposition to efforts at IMO to impose what is effectively a global carbon tax on shipping through its net zero framework are growing, with classification society ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J.
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ABS awards Hanwha a world first ammonia gas turbine AiP
Hanwha Group’s plans to have ammonia gas turbine powered ships in the water by 2028, first disclosed in February of this year, are moving rapidly along. Hanwha Power Systems has now received
ABB partners up with Blykalla on nuclear power for maritime
With nuclear propulsion for commercial ships getting increasing attemntion, ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swedish nuclear energy company Blykalla to support and accelerate the deployment of small modular
Op-Ed: Asset management vital for aging global fleet
By Adam Dennett, CEO, SpecTec With the age of vessels at a 40-year high ship owners and operators need to act now and use asset management technology combined with a culture of
Steel cut for Yara Eyde – world’s first ammonia-powered containership
Yara Clean Ammonia, the world’s largest shipper and trader of ammonia, today celebrated the steel cutting ceremony for Yara Eyde, the world’s first renewable ammonia-powered containership. This milestone marks the official start
Sweden’s eMarine to use innovative non-invasive ABB NINVA temperature sensors
If you don’t think putting holes in pipes is a good idea, read on. Swedish company eMarine, which uses advanced monitoring and optimization technologies, to reduce vessel’s fuel consumption and enhance operational
Op-Ed: Exploring fuel options for newbuild vessels
By Konstantinos Vouroutzis, ABS Senior Project Manager, Global Sustainability Center Greece ABS examines LNG, methanol and ammonia as alternative fuel options for newbuild vessels in the latest technical and operational advisory. Vessel
Everllence books landmark ammonia engines order
Höegh Autoliners has placed a landmark order for ammonia-burning Everllence B&W ME-LGIA engines. The four 7S60ME-LGIA (Liquid Gas Injection Ammonia) dual-fuel engines will be delivered to an undisclosed Asian shipyard in connection
Amrit Kaur Bhullar named new Ocean Bird CEO
Oceanbird, the 50/50 JV between Alfa Laval and Wallenius developing an innovative wing sail is to have a new CEO: Amrit Kaur Bhullar, who will step into the role on January 1,2026.
Op-Ed: Choosing rewards over risk in third-party ship operation
By René Kofod-Olsen, CEO, V.Group Over halfway into 2025 and the shipping industry continues to be pressured by the forces of transformation that surround it. Most recently, the International Maritime Organization agreed