Alternative Fuels News | Advanced Maritime Technology International https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/alternative-fuels Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:51:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/amt-logo-colour-square-150x150.png Alternative Fuels News | Advanced Maritime Technology International https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/alternative-fuels 32 32 Thames Clippers urges UK government to restore fuel credit eligibility for tidal rivers https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/alternative-fuels/thames-clippers-urges-uk-government-to-restore-fuel-credit-eligibility-for-tidal-rivers.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:51:07 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=19645 Uber Boat by Thames Clippers has called on the UK government to restore Renewable Transport Fuel Certificate (RTFC) eligibility for tidal rivers and estuaries, warning that the current policy is [...]

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]]> 19645 DP World names first methanol dual-fuel vessel for Shipping Solutions fleet https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/alternative-fuels/dp-world-names-first-methanol-dual-fuel-vessel-for-shipping-solutions-fleet.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:19:49 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=19546 DP World’s Marine Services business, Shipping Solutions, has named its first methanol dual-fuel vessel, DP World London, at a ceremony in Aarhus, Denmark, on August 31. The 1,250 TEU container [...]

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]]> 19546 Mahle and University of Nottingham advance ammonia combustion for heavy-duty applications https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/alternative-fuels/mahle-and-university-of-nottingham-advance-ammonia-combustion-for-heavy-duty-applications.html Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:25 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=19540 A longstanding partnership between Mahle Powertrain and the University of Nottingham is advancing the development of ammonia combustion technology for applications where full electrification may not be practical. Ammonia is [...]

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]]> 19540 Japan launches FY2026 support scheme for zero-emission vessels https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/alternative-fuels/japan-launches-fy2026-support-scheme-for-zero-emission-vessels.html Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:37:57 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=19531 Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment, has opened applications for a new subsidy program supporting the introduction of zero-emission [...]

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]]> 19531 Axpo and Vitol complete first LNG refueling at Port of Civitavecchia https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/alternative-fuels/axpo-and-vitol-complete-first-lng-refueling-at-port-of-civitavecchia.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:15:45 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=19460 Axpo and Vitol have completed the first liquefied gas (LNG) bunkering operation at the Port of Civitavecchia in Italy, refueling a flagship vessel of a major international cruise line, the [...]

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]]> 19460 UK Chamber of Shipping publishes safety evidence base for alternative marine fuels https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/alternative-fuels/uk-chamber-of-shipping-publishes-safety-evidence-base-for-alternative-marine-fuels.html Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:05:28 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=19435 The UK Chamber of Shipping has published a report outlining safety considerations for alternative marine fuels, as the industry moves toward net-zero operations. The report, Alternative Fuels: Building the Safety [...]

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]]> 19435 Fortescue and CMB.Tech sign agreement for 12 ammonia bulkers https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/alternative-fuels/fortescue-and-cmb-tech-sign-agreement-for-12-ammonia-bulkers.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:35:38 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=19217 CMB.Tech and Fortescue have signed an agreement for the charter of up to 12 ammonia-capable vessels. Under the agreement, Fortescue will charter a fleet of 12 Newcastlemax vessels (210,000 dwt) [...]

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]]> 19217 LH2 Shipping secures Enova support for two liquid-hydrogen-powered bulk carriers https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/hydrogen/lh2-shipping-secures-enova-support-for-two-liquid-hydrogen-powered-bulk-carriers.html Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:27:27 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=19094 LH2 Shipping has been awarded Nkr344.3m (US$36m) from Enova for the development and construction of two liquid-hydrogen-powered bulk carriers, expanding its hydrogen vessel portfolio to six projects. The company, based [...]

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]]> 19094 Rotterdam study sets out pathway for nuclear-powered commercial ship port calls https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/ports-and-harbours/rotterdam-study-sets-out-pathway-for-nuclear-powered-commercial-ship-port-calls.html Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:24:24 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18967 A joint feasibility study using the Port of Rotterdam as a case study has found that existing port safety and risk-management frameworks could provide a credible starting point for assessing [...]

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]]> 18967 European consortium launches €4m project to accelerate maritime retrofits https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/power-and-propulsion/european-consortium-launches-e4m-project-to-accelerate-maritime-retrofits.html Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:08:08 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18961 A 19-member European consortium has launched FIT-Horizons, a project aimed at helping shipowners make faster and more reliable decisions about decarbonizing their existing fleets. Coordinated by SINTEF Ocean and backed [...]

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