24 August 2026
First Chinese Rotor Sails Retrofit Gives Up to 30% Savings
A bulker fitted with CMES-Tech rotor sails took to the water at Chengxi Shipyard, marking a solid step forward for wind-assisted technology in China.
Naval & Engineering
This category is all about the technical side of maritime operations, with news and analysis on shipbuilding, naval architecture, and marine engineering.
1 in 4 Know Little About Biofouling – New Survey Report
Almost two-thirds (59%) of the shipping industry underestimate the negative environmental impacts of biofouling. A new report by Jotun.
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.
Air Lubrication 101: A Comprehensive Introduction by QueSeas
Air lubrication system is an ever-growing technology for commercial shipping as a promising method to reduce ship hull resistance.
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.
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.
Shore Power in Nearly All Ports During Latest Voyage
AIDA Cruises expands the use of shore power - AIDAsol was connected to shore-side plants in nearly all ports during a voyage for the first time.
Stolt Tankers Utilize New Graphene Propeller Coatings on 25 Vessels
Stolt Tankers has become the first Chemical Tanker company to apply GIT’s graphene-based propeller coatings to its fleet.
New dual-fuel methanol vessel design by Maersk unveiled
Maersk has announced the design details of its next-generation dual-fuel methanol vessel that look remarkably like existing vessels.