Retrofit
LR report: Lack of yard capacity and capability could compromise marine retrofit ambitions
LR’s new Engine Retrofit Report highlights a shortage of repair yards with experience in conversions may hinder the take up of alternative bunker fuel technology by existing fleet.

Retrofit
Matson boxship “Kaimana Hila” returns to service after LNG conversion
“Kaimana Hila” is the latest vessel to operate on LNG bunker fuel, joining its sister ships, “Daniel K. Inouye” and “Manukai”; Matson has ordered three new LNG-ready containerships from Philly Shipyard.
Methanol
MAN ES to convert 10 more Maersk vessels to run on methanol bunker fuel
This comes following the successful methanol engine retrofit of Very Large Container Vessel “Maersk Halifax”, which was originally powered by an MAN B&W 8G95ME-C9.5 prime mover.
MoU
DNV and Seatrium team up for marine and offshore innovation and development
Both parties will work closely on optimizing existing processes and improving efficiencies across newbuilding, conversion and retrofit projects.
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Alternative Fuels1 week ago
PowerCell: Hydrogen fuel cells with methanol reformer tech offers solution to net-zero shipping
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Business1 week ago
Singapore: Sea Oil Petroleum enters 2025 with international representatives, expanded team
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Legal2 weeks ago
Shell MGO bunker heist: Man sentenced to jail for hindering police investigations
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Newbuilding2 weeks ago
Consort Bunkers ‘L’ series newbuildings amongst top 10 ‘innovative achievements’ of Chinese shipbuilders
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Bunker Fuel2 weeks ago
IBIA: Dutch authorities to enforce ISO 13739 bunker sampling in Rotterdam by 2026
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Biofuel6 days ago
Malaysian biofuels hub to be developed in Johor for storage and export
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Biofuel2 weeks ago
Svitzer opts for bio bunker fuel to power tugs operating in Port of Esbjerg
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FuelEU2 weeks ago
Glander International Bunkering launches FuelEU Maritime compliance calculator