24 August 2026
New 24,000TEU Megamax Vessel with ESD, Bow Windshield & EGCS
ONE announced their 24,000-TEU class Megamax, equipped with a bow windshield, ESDs, EGCS, and high-performance antifouling paints.
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New Marine Fire Solution for Boxships Initiative
Roughly one ship a week loses cargo through fire onboard and a new marine fire fighting technology accelerator initiative is hoping to fix it.
New Electric Propulsion Concept to Boost Ship Efficiency Up to 20%
ABB has unveiled a new concept of an electric propulsion system, inspired by the dynamic motions of a whale’s tail, and will boost efficiency in the shipping industry.
Rotor Sails & Voyage Optimization cut up to 28% CO2 reduction
NAPA, Norsepower, and Sumitomo analyze the combination of rotor sails with voyage optimization to achieve maximum emissions reduction.
Retrofit vs Newbuild? 45% of Ships Today Will Not Comply
Carbon regulations targeting older, less efficient ships. Is it wiser to retrofit an existing vessel to improve its ratings, or replace it with a newbuild?
The World’s First Battery Tanker Design – New Release
Japanese power transfer vessel developer PowerX has unveiled the detailed design of the first-ever ‘battery tanker’ set for domestic and international field testing in 2026.
Smart Ships Transforming the Industry
While they are still more under the radar. It may be several decades before we see several self-navigating smart ships grace our oceans.
Ammonia-powered Ships: 5% Adoption in 2 Years
Clean ammonia-powered ships could be deployed on the iron ore trade routes between West Australia and East Asia by 2028 and reach 5% adoption by 2030.
Seawing Kite System New Sea Trials – Video
Wind propulsion specialist Airseas has successfully validated traction flights of the Seawing Kite system on Louis Dreyfus Armateurs’ vessel.
Thrusters: 3 Ways to Increase Efficiency and Savings
Learn the 3 ways that careful thrusters selection early in the design process can increase efficiency and reduce the total cost of ownership.