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Genoa-headquartered class society RINA has granted Baker Hughes type approval for its NovaLT 16 gas turbine technology, specifically to operate on natural gas and up to 100% hydrogen for marine propulsion applications.
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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
Fincantieri’s Ancona Shipyard has launched Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-fueled cruise ship, or, more exactly, part hydrogen-fueled. The 239-meter, 998-passenger ship will have a hybrid propulsion system incorporating liquefied hydrogen and
DNV has delivered a multi-year study on “Safety of hydrogen for use in ships.” Commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), the study concludes that design based safety is required for
Taking a further step towards the development of CO2-neutral propulsion systems, Everllence has successfully upgraded a research-engine test bench at its Augsburg, Germany, site to enable hydrogen combustion. The single-cylinder 35/44DF H2
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has entered into a contract with Turkey’s Gelibolu Shipyard and Germany’s eCap Marine covering the classification of two hydrogen-powered cargo vessels, with options for two more.
Marine Log’s Listen Up! podcast returns with a new episode featuring Dave Lee, vice president of technology and innovation at Maritime Partners LLC, to discuss how methanol-to-hydrogen power could reshape port decarbonization.
The two hydrogen fuel cell powered short-sea containerships on order at India’s Cochin Shipyard for Rotterdam-headquartered Samskcip (see earlier story) will be fitted with Sperry Marine integrated bridge systems (IBS). The groundbreaking
ABB has integrated a comprehensive scope of technologies onboard Feadship Breakthrough. The vessel was constructed by Dutch high-end yacht builder Feadship. Launched in May 2025, the privately-owned 118.8-meter (390-foot) yacht will be
A new partnerships aims to accelerate the deployment of BeHydro’s dual fuel and 100% hydrogen engines in Japan’s ports and coastal areas. The engines will now be adapted to meet Japanese standards
