Future Fuels
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NewsLloyd's Type Approval for hydrogen fuel cell system
PowerCell’s Marine System 225 has received Type Approval from Lloyd’s Register, helping advance the use of hydrogen for vessel propulsion
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NewsA milestone in hydrogen fuel power cell development
The Proteus 75 is especially designed for harbour craft, offshore support vessels and inland waterway boats
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NewsInland waterways decarbonisation: a voyage of discovery
One of the runners-up to the new Future Seawork award has agreed to write a regular column for Maritime Journal on his work as a PhD student looking at the challenges of decarbonising inland waterways. Here is Part One.
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NewsAlternative fuels: A conference report
A stand-out moment of the Seawork 2025 conference agenda this year was the second day session on Future fuels – Real world applications
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NewsWATCH: Allseas unveils offshore nuclear plan
Allseas has launched a five-year plan to deploy safe, zero-emission nuclear power for offshore and onshore use
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NewsSPOTLIGHT: Electric tugs on the charge
Reviewing the development of battery-powered tugs has parallels with choices owners face when considering which of the emerging alternative fuels to opt for to present a ‘greener’ image and greater efficiency with their new investment.
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NewsGreen H2 among proposals for former coal terminal
Port operator Clydeport is planning to turn a former coal terminal into a green hydrogen facility for producing, storing and exporting the gas.
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NewsInland shipping fuels focus: Challenges of biofuels
The inland shipping sector, notably in Belgium and the Netherlands, stands at a crossroads, writes Francis Libert, Marine Underwriting Leader at the RSA Group. But insurers can help.
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NewsCan Europe meet its 2030 shore power goals?
With just over five years until the EU’s 2030 shore power mandate, only 58% of European ports are equipped with Onshore Power Supply (OPS). Dave Lee, executive director of e1 Marine, asks the question: can Europe scale infrastructure with the speed and versatility required?
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NewsUK holds fire on carbon taxes for small vessels
While the pledge to hold off on implementing green penalties might be a relief to some, as far as the workboat sector goes it just adds to the uncertainty of the sector and makes it impossible to plan.
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NewsEsbjerg’s milestone in the EU’s CO2 capture strategy
The new CO₂ terminal in Esbjerg will help unlock the development of CCS in both Denmark and Europe
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NewsOptimising methanol use with fuel cells in shipping
Fuel cells leveraging methanol reformer technology offer an efficient and sustainable propulsion solution, particularly for smaller vessels like tug boats, feeder ships and ferries, writes Dr Andreas Bodén, Senior Vice President & CTO - PowerCell.
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NewsGothenburg switches on H2 generator to supply shorepower
Scandinavia’s biggest port has reached the final phase of a pilot project that uses a hydrogen generator to supply electricity to docked ships.
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NewsBridging the skills gap in alternative fuels handling
A new partnership aims to boost marine training and bridge skills gaps in alternative marine fuel handling
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NewsMed Marine enjoys strong 2025 start
Med Marine expands its presence across Europe with five new tugboat contracts
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NewsSAAM and Caterpillar team up on alternative power
SAAM Towage is partnering with Caterpillar Marine to explore alternative power solutions
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NewsDecarbonising smaller vessels: UK calls for evidence
As the UK government prepares to put emissions penalties on vessels below 400GT for the first time, it has issued a call for evidence (CfE) to help it decide how, when and how much.
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NewsNippon’s ammonia tug completes demo voyage
The world’s first commercial ammonia fuelled tugboat, Sakigake, has successfully completed trials in Tokyo
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NewsWorkboat conference discusses hydrogen amid looming penalties
Among the many themes at last week’s Get Set Workboat 2050 Seawork conference in Rotterdam was hydrogen – and with the famous hydrogen water taxis whizzing up and down the Nieuwe Masse literally outside the door, it was an apt topic.
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NewsCadeler delivers second P-class WTIV
Cadeler has successfully delivered its second P-class series wind turbine installation vessel
