24 August 2026

ShipNerd

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Lithuania Gas – Independent From Russia

Lithuania gas network has completely abandoned Russia's supply. Hence, satisfying all its gas demand through the Klaipeda LNG terminal.

The world's first carbon-free ammonia fuel bunker network. Yara has pre-ordered 15 floating terminals from Azane Fuel Solutions.

SDARI has gained AiP from DNV for the design of an ammonia-fuelled 7,000CEU pure car and truck carrier (PCTC).

XLCC has completed the concept design of a cable-laying vessel to meet the increasing demand for HVDC cables.

Seafarer abandonment cases are on the rise once again. Hence, the legal committee at the IMO put fixes in place to help the stranded crew.

Cysbio has found a way to remove copper from the antifouling paint which could improve efficiency and reduce the environmental impact.

After more than a week of dredging mud, crews made their first attempt to refloat the Ever Forward containership.

Amasus Shipping has signed an agreement with bound4blue to equip its general cargo vessel with wind-assisted propulsion technology.

NUI Galway has opened five fully-funded PhD scholarship opportunities for tidal energy researchers as part of the TIDAL-GES project.

New South Wales will set up as the world’s first 100% renewable port. Incorporating renewable energy shore-powered shipping precinct.