Power & Propulsion
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NewsHydrogen combustion reaches class milestone in shipping’s fuel race
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has issued what it describes as the world’s first Type Approval Certificate for a 100% hydrogen-fuelled, spark-ignited marine engine developed by the joint venture BeHydro.
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NewsHybrid propulsion will dominate marine electrification: Opinion
Few sectors are under as much pressure to clean up as shipping. The IMO’s emissions targets – a 40% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030 and net zero by 2050 – are shaping the choices owners and operators face on every new build and every major refit. Two experts from Regal Rexnord explain why in their opinion, the next stage will be hybrid propulsion, and it won’t be feasible everywhere.
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NewsBridging the gap: After-treatment keeps shipping afloat
As shipping faces mounting pressure to decarbonise, exhaust after-treatment specialist Eminox says the marine industry must remain realistic about what can be achieved in the short to medium term, and use cleaner diesel solutions until genuinely viable alternatives become widely available.
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NewsLehmann looks to supercharge presence in electric vessels market
As the electric vessels market gathers pace, ferries are at the forefront of the transition and in answer to the demand, Lehmann Marine has pledged to expand its maritime operations in the Benelux region, Norway and Denmark and supercharge its presence. Alexander Lehmann talks to John Shepherd about the company’s foothold in the sector.
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NewsEchandia lands Incat hybrid power contract
The agreement marks Echandia’s first delivery to Incat and supports growing demand for battery power solutions across the commercial marine sector
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NewsPanel explores matching propulsion systems to vessel roles
The practicality of matching the right propulsion system to the right vessel was discussed at one of the many Seawork conferences this year, with electrification a prominent theme despite its fairly lacklustre uptake in recent years, according to several operators who spoke to Maritime Journal at this year’s event.
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NewsVolvo Penta IPS Hybrid system on sale for commercial marine
Volvo Penta’s head of Marine Business has officially introduced its new IPS Hybrid for commercial vessels at the Seawork exhibition and conference in Southampton this week.
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NewsElectric pilot boats and waste tanker delivered to Lithuanian port
The Port of Klaipėda has taken delivery of three new electric and hybrid vessels as part of a drive to modernise its fleet and cut emissions, with Dutch battery specialist EST-Floattech supplying the energy storage systems across all three builds.
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NewsChanging marine power demands: Finning
Finning UK & Ireland will address changing marine power requirements at Seawork 2026, as operators increasingly look for more flexible and efficient propulsion, auxiliary and power generation solutions across their fleets.
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NewsVIKING RHIBs set for high-speed demos
Visitors to Seawork will have the opportunity to experience the performance of VIKING Life-Saving Equipment’s high-speed RHIBs during a series of on-water demonstrations.
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NewsJohn Deere to launch two engines developed in parallel
Seawork Premium exhibitor and Platinum Sponsor John Deere has launched two marine engines and a subscription-free remote diagnostics & monitoring tool. Maritime Journal spoke to Marine Business & Product manager Vincent P. Rodomista about the company’s biggest R&D investment in marine yet.
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NewsWATCH: DLR’s new research vessel targets marine innovation
The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) is developing a new marine technology test vessel
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NewsEstonia’s first fully electric ice-class ferry
Estonian State Fleet has signed a contract with Poland’s CRIST S.A. shipyard to build Estonia’s first fully electric ferry for Baltic island services
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NewsUK approves first electric vessel training as sector grows
The UK maritime sector has approved its first formal training programme for crews operating electric-propelled vessels against a backdrop of rapid develpment in the sector and a need for new technical and safety standards.
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NewsPartnership targets offshore CTV charging boost
UK firms Aqua superPower and Seawork exhibitor Tidal Transit have formed a partnership aimed at supporting the electrification of crew transfer operations serving offshore infrastructure, including wind farms.
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NewsDamen secures approval for methanol-ready tug design
Damen Shipyards Group has received class and flag state approval for a tug design capable of operating on methanol, marking a step toward wider use of alternative fuels in harbour and coastal operations.
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NewsKongsberg study identifies ferry routes for electric RoPaxes
A new study by Kongsberg Maritime has identified several European ferry routes as strong candidates for fully electric RoPax vessels, pointing to growing economic and regulatory support for electrification in short sea shipping.
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NewsCorvus and BYD deepen marine battery alliance
The companies have formalised their strategic agreement to accelerate next-generation marine battery technology worldwide
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NewsSwedish technology powers India’s electric harbour tugs
Swedish marine technology company Berg Propulsion has been hired to supply electric propulsion equipment and electrical integration for two battery-powered harbour tugs under build in India.
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NewsWATCH: Australia’s electric ferry market emerges
The Volvo Penta and Aus Ships project marks a major milestone for commercial vessel electrification in the country
