February, 2026
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Tue03Feb
GCMD and CIMAC Join Forces to Support Adoption of Alternative Marine Fuels
As alternative marine fuels such as ammonia move closer to use as a marine fuel, GCMD and CIMAC have signed a two-year partnership to support industry readiness.
 GCMD and CIMAC Join Forces to Support Adoption of Alternative Marine Fuels
Tue03Feb
Switch Launches New Battery Protection for Electric Ships
The Switch says that as more batteries are used for propulsion and power generation, faults on the battery side can quickly impact the entire ship.
 Switch Launches New Battery Protection for Electric Ships
Tue03Feb
Nuclear Energy Firm Ampera Adds Maritime Sector as New Growth Market
Ampera says its thorium-fuelled micro-reactor technology is suitable to power vessels including cruise ships, reefers and port barges.
 Nuclear Energy Firm Ampera Adds Maritime Sector as New Growth Market
Tue03Feb
OrbitMI Appoints Sales Director for Nordics and Americas
OrbitMI has appointed former ZeroNorth head of sales Andrew Redfern as sales director for the Nordics and the Americas.
 OrbitMI Appoints Sales Director for Nordics and Americas
Tue03Feb
BAR Technologies Welcomes IMO Move to Close Wind Propulsion Regulatory Gaps
The IMO sub-committee agreed last month to develop interim safety guidelines for wind propulsion systems.
 BAR Technologies Welcomes IMO Move to Close Wind Propulsion Regulatory Gaps
Mon02Feb
Oil Plummets As Iran/U.S. Hostilities Presumably Give Way To Negotiations
Meanwhile, India again vows to stop buying Russian oil in exchange for lower tariffs.
 Oil Plummets As Iran/U.S. Hostilities Presumably Give Way To Negotiations
Mon02Feb
Cargo Ship Captain Found Guilty of Gross Negligence Manslaughter Over North Sea Collision
Russian-born Vladimir Motin was found guilty by a court in London on Monday.
 Cargo Ship Captain Found Guilty of Gross Negligence Manslaughter Over North Sea Collision
Mon02Feb
Maersk's New Methanol-Fuelled Boxship to Serve East Asia-US Gulf Route
Maersk's dual-fuel methanol fleet has grown to about 20 ships now.
 Maersk's New Methanol-Fuelled Boxship to Serve East Asia-US Gulf Route
Mon02Feb
January Marks Positive Opening to 2026 for Alternative-Fuelled Newbuilds: DNV
DNV says 20 ships capable of running on alternative fuels were ordered in January, with LNG accounting for 16 of the orders.
 January Marks Positive Opening to 2026 for Alternative-Fuelled Newbuilds: DNV
Mon02Feb
Lloyd's Register Issues Industry-First Guidance on Onboard Hydrogen Generation
Lloyd's Register reports an increasing interest among shipowners, shipyards, and technology developers in technologies that can produce hydrogen onboard.
 Lloyd's Register Issues Industry-First Guidance on Onboard Hydrogen Generation