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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
DNV banner at a convention
Environment

DNV Grants Key Approval for Large-Scale Liquid CO? Carrier Design

DNV has awarded a General Approval for Ship Application (GASA) certificate to a consortium comprising Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, MISC Berhad, PETRONAS CCS Ventures,

3 minutes ago
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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Alternative Fuel Vessels See Record Growth Despite Newbuilding Slowdown
Environment

Alternative Fuel Vessels See Record Growth Despite Newbuilding Slowdown

Despite an overall decline in the newbuild vessel market, orders for alternative-fuelled ships have surged dramatically in 2025, indicating a significant shift

July 1, 2025
Total Views: 544

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
ship at anchor close-up
Accidents

Aging Fleet Drives Alarming Rise in Maritime Casualties

Maritime casualty incidents have increased dramatically over the past six years, with DNV’s latest report revealing a 42% rise between 2018 and 2024, far

June 3, 2025
Total Views: 1466

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
lng bunkering rotterdam
Shipping

Alternative Fuel Ship Orders See Strong Methanol Uptake in March, Despite Overall Slowdown

The maritime industry’s shift toward alternative fuels continued in March 2025, with 25 new vessel orders featuring alternative fuel systems, according

April 1, 2025
Total Views: 603

Thursday, March 20, 2025
DNV banner at a convention
Shipping

DNV, Shipbuilding Giants Partner on Revolutionary Carbon Capture Technology for Marine Fuel Cells

International classification society DNV has joined forces with HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hydrogen to develop innovative

March 20, 2025
Total Views: 904

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
lng bunkering rotterdam
Environment

LNG Bunker Vessel Orders Surge as Maritime Industry Scales Up Alternative Fuel Infrastructure

Eight new LNG bunker vessel orders were placed in February 2025, expanding the global LNG bunker vessel orderbook by 50%, according to DNV’s Alternative

March 5, 2025
Total Views: 63

Monday, February 3, 2025
CMA CGM Jacques Saadé
Shipping

Alternative-Fueled Vessel Orders Show Strong Momentum in Maritime Industry, DNV Reports

The maritime industry continues its steady shift toward alternative fuels, with 12 new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels placed in January 2025, all in

February 3, 2025
Total Views: 732

Monday, December 2, 2024
CMA CGM Jacques Saadé
Shipping

LNG Dominates Alternative Fuel Vessel Orders as Methanol Demand Wanes

LNG is remaining the dominant choice for alternative-fueled vessel orders in late 2024, accounting for 23 of the 27 new orders placed in November, according to

December 2, 2024
Total Views: 919

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Jane McAllister works a ZIM containership at the Port of Virginia. Photo courtesy McAllister Towing
Environment

Alternative Fueled Ship Orders Surge as LNG and Methanol Battle for Market Share

October 2024 marked a record-breaking month for alternative fueled vessel orders, with a total of 97 new orders placed, according to the latest figures from

November 5, 2024
Total Views: 766

Monday, October 28, 2024
A Wallenius Wilhelmsen vessel in port
Shipping

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Inks $766M Green Transport Agreement with Major Equipment Manufacturer

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has inked a five-year agreement with a “leading manufacturer” of agriculture, forestry, and roadbuilding equipment. The deal, set to

October 28, 2024
Total Views: 1308

Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Environment

DNV Awards Wallenius Wilhelmsen First Biofuel Insetting Verification

Classification society DNV has awarded Wallenius Wilhelmsen its first biofuel insetting verification statement in recognition of the company’s use of

September 4, 2024
Total Views: 527

Monday, June 3, 2024
Shipping

Methanol-Fueled Vessels Surge as Demand for Alternative Fuels Grows

The demand for alternative fueled vessels is showing substantial growth. In May 2024 alone, 33 new orders for alternative-fueled vessels were placed, with

June 3, 2024
Total Views: 1015

Monday, April 8, 2024
Environment

Alternative Fueled Ships Gain Momentum with 50% Increase in Orders

The shipping industry continues to make strides in the transition to alternatively-fueled with a significant rise in orders for cleaner ships to start 2024.

April 8, 2024
Total Views: 689

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The world's first large methanol powered containership is launched at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Photo courtesy Maersk
Shipping

Methanol Overtakes LNG as Top Alternative Fuel Choice for Newbuilds in 2023

Methanol surpassed liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the preferred alternative fuel choice for newbuild vessels in 2023, marking a significant milestone in the

January 10, 2024
Total Views: 4660

Thursday, December 7, 2023
An illustration of Deltamarin's 11,000 CEU car carrier design
Shipbuilding

World’s Largest Car Carrier Design Receives Approval in Principle

Naval architecture firm Deltamarin has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV for the design of a 11,000 CEU pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs), making

December 7, 2023
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Bibby Marine eSOV. Photo courtesy of Bibby Marine.
Shipbuilding

Bibby Marine Set to Lead Construction of World’s First eSOV

A consortium led by Bibby Marine was awarded funding via the UK government’s Zero Emission Vessel Infrastructure (ZEVI) toward building the world’s

September 12, 2023
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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Aerial view of containerships at the port of Southampton
Shipping

Shipping Industry Faces Challenge of Securing Green Fuel Supply, DNV Says

The shipping industry will struggle to secure enough supply of carbon-neutral fuels to meet the new 2030 maritime emission targets, and therefore must consider

September 7, 2023
Total Views: 556

Tuesday, September 5, 2023
DNV presents AiP to Hudong-Zhonghua for world's largest LNG carrier design
Shipbuilding

DNV Grants AiP for World’s Largest LNG Carrier Design

Classification society DNV has granted an Approval in Principle to Hudong-Zhonghua for their design of what could become the world’s largest capacity LNG

September 5, 2023
Total Views: 1007

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
DNV banner at a convention
Shipping

DNV Strengthens Cyber Security Offering with Nixu Acquisition

International classification society and risk management firm DNV has announced plans to acquire Helsinki-headquartered cyber security firm Nixu. Under the

June 20, 2023
Total Views: 578

Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Rendering of the M/S NoGAPS ammonia-powered gas carrier. Image courtesy Breeze Ship Design.
Shipping

DNV Grants Approval in Principle to Ammonia-Powered Gas Carrier Design

DNV, a leading classification society, has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of an ammonia-powered gas carrier called the M/S NoGAPS. This

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 980