Cyclus Marine and Lloyd’s Register have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a more structured approach to responsible ship recycling as demand for end-of-life vessel services rises. The agreement follows the launch of Cyclus Marine,…

Everllence has warned that a slowdown in retrofit activity could leave the IMO’s Net Zero Framework out of reach, even if all newbuildings switch to zero or near-zero fuels by 2030. The engine designer said stalled investment in engine conversions…

Bencros has completed a rapid on-site fender replacement project for three Boluda Towage Rotterdam ASD tugs, cutting downtime and avoiding structural rework by measuring each vessel during drydocking rather than relying on outdated drawings. The…

Western Shiprepair has completed a major modernisation programme for the Bahamas-flagged Sea-Cargo AS sister RoRo vessels Trans Hav and Trans Sol, combining propulsion, emissions and structural upgrades in one of the yard’s most complex recent…

Pelagus and Belga Marine have used an industry event in Rio de Janeiro to press for faster and more localised aftermarket supply models for Brazil’s maritime and energy sectors, where long lead times and import dependence continue to disrupt…

Wärtsilä has signed a long-term overhaul frame agreement with Swedish operator Erik Thun Group covering technical support, field services, workshop support and spare parts for machinery across its fleet of about 50 vessels. The agreement, booked by…

Anemoi Marine Technologies and Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS) have received approval in principle (AiP) from ClassNK for new rotor sail integration designs for Ultramax bulk carriers. The companies said the concept supports wider adoption…

Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) has assessed the feasibility of retrofitting bulk carriers for methanol dual-fuel operation as part of efforts to meet IMO decarbonisation targets. The study focused on an 82,000-dwt…