24 August 2026
Wing Sail Model Tested in KTH L2000 Wind Tunnel

Oceanbird, a JV backed by Alfa Laval and Wallenius, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology are performing extensive tests on the Oceanbird wing model in the KTH L2000 wind tunnel.
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Oceanbird, a JV backed by Alfa Laval and Wallenius, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology are performing extensive tests on the Oceanbird wing model in the KTH L2000 wind tunnel.

IMO has decided to raise awareness of underwater radiated noise from ships by issuing updated non-mandatory guidelines.

Blue World Technologies has launched CellPack™ Stationary, a methanol fuel cell-based power generator to replace conventional fossil-based generators.

IDTechEx released a report outlining the adoption of green fuel cells in marine markets, running on alternatives such as green hydrogen and ammonia, as some of the most promising solutions.

The EU’s legislative bodies have reached an agreement on including shipping in its Emission Trading System (EU ETS). Requirements, scope, phase in, exemptions and derogations, how to comply, penalties and many more.

DNV Greek Technical Committee: debate on how the global energy crisis and socioeconomic transformations affect the shipping market.

Alfa Laval has developed separators for biofuel, which have an increase in demand as shipowners seek solutions to decarbonization.

RightShip's team of sustainability and environmental experts give their predictions and ‘ones to watch’ for the maritime industry in 2023.

According to DESFA’s data for 2022, the total demand trends increased for LNG in Greece, driven by natural gas exports.

Vessels calling at Israeli ports will need to use marine fuels with a 0.10% maximum sulphur content from February 2023.