Japan
MOL profit sinks 49.9% in 2025 as affiliate earnings collapse
Its equity income dropped to $0.27b from $1.67b, dragging returns lower.
MOL profit sinks 49.9% in 2025 as affiliate earnings collapse
Its equity income dropped to $0.27b from $1.67b, dragging returns lower.
Imabari Shipbuilding delivers 64,000-DWT carrier with multi-cargo capability
The vessel enters service with CSR BC&OT compliant cargo design and emissions systems.
ClassNK approves first ammonia-fuelled bulk carrier with deck-mounted Type B tank
Type B tanks allow higher capacity and design flexibility.
Seagate launches Japan’s first dual-system tugboat
Bisan Maru adds onboard fuel blending system, cutting reliance on bunkering logistics.
DP World launches direct Japan-Philippines shipping for Ichijo Komuten
It speeds up the transport of prefabricated housing materials.
CMA CGM opens Japan-Europe route amidst reliability push
The new service will link Kobe, Nagoya, and Yokohama directly to North Europe ports.
Genbu makes history with first-ever autonomous navigation certification for coastal container ships
The regulator issued AUTO-Nav2 notation to Genbu under autonomous coastal guidelines.
MOL–Hitachi MOU moves data centres offshore as land constraints tighten
Projects target Japan first with expansion planned in Malaysia and the US.
J-ENG marine engine reaches 95% hydrogen co-firing
Testing validates emissions reduction and stable engine performance.
JMU-UK university pact accelerates offshore energy innovation efforts
Under the MoU, the two will establish a framework for collaboration across research, amongst others.
Shinkurushima Sanoyas gains landmark approval for CO₂ carrier
ClassNK approved the world's first liquefied CO₂ carrier design.
ClassNK endorses Seawing data as industry faces stricter wind-propulsion standards
The tension generating the ship’s traction force and system performance is appropriate.
MOL takes 25% stake in V.Ships France
V.Ships will manage two LNG carriers for INEOS in 2027.
Imabari Shipbuilding delivers LNG-fueled car carrier ‘Lazulite Ace’
It cuts CO₂ emissions by about 25 to 30%.
MOL targets Europe’s offshore wind support business with planned CSOVs
Two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels will be delivered in 2027.
JMU and NYK sign tanker deal with guaranteed sea performance
The tanker will be delivered in March 2026.
ClassNK approves NYK Line subsea cable-laying vessel
It will support long-distance subsea DC power transmission.
