Propulsion

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

A joint development project will evaluate wind propulsion for a 50,000 dwt MR tanker, aiming to advance commercially viable tanker design for mainstream shipping.

Importer · 21st July 2026

Wind power meets tanker design

Importer · 21st July 2026

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Kongsberg Maritime is to acquire Swedish propulsion specialist Berg Propulsion, strengthening its position in the global marine propulsion market and expanding its offering across a broader range of vessel types and customer segments.

Importer · 15th July 2026

Kongsberg strengthens propulsion market position

Importer · 15th July 2026

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Volkswagen Group has agreed an exclusive deal with Bain Capital to sell a majority stake in Everllence, a move that will generate around €7.4 billion in proceeds while leaving the automotive group…

25th June 2026

Volkswagen sells Everllence majority stake

25th June 2026

BIOFUELS

BIOFUELS

Wärtsilä has joined the EU-funded H4PERION project to accelerate the transition to zero-carbon long-distance shipping, contributing advanced engine and emissions reduction technologies.

6th May 2026

Wärtsilä joins EU hydrogen project

6th May 2026

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Everllence has secured a major contract to supply main engines for four new double-ended ferries being built for British Columbia Ferry Services strengthening its position in the North American maritime market.

29th April 2026

Everllence wins BC Ferries engine deal

29th April 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

BIMCO is reinforcing the importance of seafarers and global shipping resilience as it continues its support for the Propulsion and Future Fuels Conference 2026, taking place from 8–10 December in Hamburg.

15th April 2026

BIMCO to highlight seafarers’ role at PFF conference

15th April 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Sauer Compressors will return as a sponsor of the Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference 2026, reinforcing its long-standing role in supporting innovation across the maritime sector.

8th April 2026

Sauer backs future fuels conference

8th April 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ABS is teaming up with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries to study the feasibility of a nuclear-powered electric propulsion system for container ships.

9th March 2026

Nuclear propulsion concept for container ships

9th March 2026

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Wärtsilä has announced a major investment of around €140 million to expand production capacity at its sustainable technology hub (STH) in Vaasa, Finland, and across its associated global supply chain.

5th February 2026

Wärtsilä expands Vaasa production hub

5th February 2026

JOBS

JOBS

The new Polish Navy rescue vessel Ratownik, now under construction at PGZ Stocznia Wojenna, will be equipped with a complete propulsion package supplied by German propulsion specialist Schottel.

9th January 2026

Schottel propulsion and leadership transition underline commitment to naval and commercial markets

9th January 2026