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Announcements and workshop outcomes from ISMDN, plus the policy, regulation and technology developments we are following across the sector.
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EUKOR Completes First Green Methanol Bunkering for New Shaper-Class Car Carrier in Shanghai
EUKOR Car Carriers completed its first green methanol bunkering operation for a new Shaper-class car carrier in Shanghai. This milestone demonstrates commercial progress in methanol-powered vehicle carrier deployment.
North Sea pilot project produces first green hydrogen on operational platform
PosHYdon pilot project in the North Sea successfully produces green hydrogen by combining offshore wind power with hydrogen production on an operational platform. Demonstrates feasibility of decarbonised hydrogen fuel production at sea.
Bureau Veritas approves UK firm’s wind-assisted propulsion technology
Anemoi Marine Technologies received design assessment certificates from Bureau Veritas for its wind-assisted propulsion technology. This regulatory approval supports deployment of wind-assist systems on commercial vessels.
China launches largest hydrogen-powered inland cargo ship
China launches its largest hydrogen-powered inland cargo vessel, advancing beyond demonstration phase towards commercial deployment of zero-emission shipping. Signals transition from pilots to scalable hydrogen ship networks.
ABS Grants AIP for Nuclear-Powered 15,000 TEU Containership Concept
ABS has issued an Approval in Principle (AIP) for a nuclear-powered 15,000 TEU containership concept co-developed with the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering. This represents a major milestone in regulatory validation of nuclear vessel designs.
Concept design revealed for Port of Klaipėda’s green methanol bunkering vessel
Western Baltic Engineering reveals concept design for green methanol bunkering vessel for Port of Klaipėda.
GTT’s new LR-approved NO96 criteria expand LNG carrier design flexibility
GTT secures Lloyd's Register approval for new NO96 containment design criteria expanding LNG carrier design flexibility.
Hidden bunker defects leave ship operators exposed
Lloyd's Register reports ship operators face hidden defects in bunker fuels that pass ISO 8217 testing but cause operational problems onboard. Quality assurance gap identified.
EU Paid Nearly €6 Billion for Russian Arctic LNG in First Half of 2026 Despite Phase-Out Plan
EU purchased approximately €6 billion of Russian Arctic LNG in H1 2026 despite phase-out commitments, revealing market contradictions.
LNG and decarbonization on Orlen-Naftogaz collaboration’s agenda
Poland's Orlen and Ukraine's Naftogaz collaborate to expand LNG supply and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
ISMDN to present at the AIChE Annual Meeting 2026
ISMDN will present 'Systemic Safety Gaps in Maritime Decarbonisation' at the AIChE Annual Meeting 2026, in the Sustainable Maritime Fuels and Safety session in Minneapolis this November.
Research & Innovation Roadmap enters drafting
The living roadmap that will guide the network's shared research agenda is now in active drafting with the four theme groups.
ICS webinar: Maritime Applications for Batteries
The International Chamber of Shipping hosted a webinar on battery applications in shipping, covering battery-electric propulsion, emissions reduction and energy efficiency, with a focus on short sea routes.
UK Expert Workshop maps the priority research gaps
Held on 23 April 2026 at Lloyd's Register HQ in London, the inaugural ISMDN expert workshop brought together 26 participants from across the maritime sector.
ISMDN launches as a global safer-decarbonisation network
A Lloyd's Register Foundation-funded network of nine institutions across eight countries, working to close the safety, technology and regulatory gaps in maritime decarbonisation.
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