An all-electric 105-metre passenger ferry concept demonstrates how hydrodynamic optimisation can amplify the benefits of maritime decarbonisation. Extensive towing-tank testing enabled targeted design refinements that delivered measurable efficiency gains beyond emissions elimination alone. The project offers practical guidance for future zero-emission ferry development, highlighting performance-driven innovation and scalability at sea.

New insights into biofouling control coatings reveal how specification choices and maintenance practices directly influence vessel efficiency and environmental performance. Drawing on in-service evidence and dry-dock assessments, the analysis identifies common causes of underperformance and offers practical recommendations to improve coating selection, durability, compliance, and lifecycle value for future fleets.

Methanol is gaining traction as a practical pathway to net-zero shipping. Demonstrated through a commercial pilot boat, advanced compression-ignition engine technology delivers diesel-like performance while meeting stringent emissions standards without exhaust after-treatment. The successful deployment validates the wider methanol value chain and highlights scalable opportunities for maritime decarbonisation worldwide today.

A novel hard foul-release coating is demonstrating how advanced materials can improve vessel efficiency and sustainability. Combining durability with biofouling resistance, the technology maintains smoother hull surfaces, reducing drag, fuel consumption, and emissions. The findings highlight a practical pathway to support CII compliance and long-term maritime decarbonisation goals worldwide today.