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Sunlight acquires 51% stake in maritime battery system provider Lehmann Marine

Maritime lithium ferrophosphate (LFP) battery system provider Lehmann Marine has signed an investment agreement with the Greek Sunlight Group. Under the agreement, Sunlight will acquire a 51% stake in Lehmann Marine.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Aude LeBlanc, technical leader for sustainable shipping at Bureau Veritas

E&H Marine speaks to Bureau Veritas about the potential of wind propulsion technologies – and the challenges facing widespread implementation.

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VIDEO: World’s first mobile shore power connection arrives at the Port of Hamburg

Motion plastic manufacturer and cable specialist Igus has deployed what it says is the world’s first mobile shore power connection system at the Port of Hamburg.

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International Chamber of Shipping and 47 governments propose GHG emissions pricing mechanism

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and 47 governments have made a joint submission to the final round of negotiations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG), recommending the adoption of a maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) ...

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SP80 designs new ventilated hydrofoil using Neural Concept’s 3D AI platform

Neural Concept’s 3D AI platform – now featuring Nvidia Omniverse Blueprint – has been used to design a new hydrofoil for the SP80 sailboat. The Nvidia Omniverse Blueprint creates real-time computer-aided engineering digital twins to assist in product creation.

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Alternative-fuelled vessel orders increased by 38% YoY in 2024, DNV reports

According to the latest data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform, a total of 515 alternative-fuelled vessels were ordered in 2024, representing a 38% year-on-year increase compared to 2023.

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