Power & Sustainability

Power & Sustainability explores the future of sustainable energy within the maritime sector, providing our members with insights and discussion on emerging technologies, practical solutions and policy developments.

You can expect topics such as renewable energy innovations, energy efficiency strategies and alternative fuels.

Power & Sustainability - 2026 - Edition 3

Fuel cell technology powering up at speed

Power & Sustainability (Newsletter)

By Charlie Bartlett

Edition Issue: August - Edition 3 Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Articles

Samskip's fuel cell-powered shuttle will operate between Rotterdam and Oslo (image: Courtesy of Samskip).

Delivering maritime fuel cells that can drive deepsea shipping is not only within reach but is inevitable according to some.

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Oceanbird sets sail to zero-emission target

Power & Sustainability (Newsletter)

By Nick Savvides

Edition Issue: August - Edition 3 Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Articles

Tirranna's Oceanbird Wing560 was installed in June (image: Wallenius Marine).

Maritime wings are taking off! The latest design from Alfa Laval and Wallenius Marine is promising to make wind the primary source of vessel power.

Detail Link: Oceanbird sets sail to zero-emission target

Solar added to roro energy mix

Power & Sustainability (Newsletter)

By Charlie Bartlett

Edition Issue: August - Edition 3 Publication Year: 2026 Publication Type: Articles

Wattlab's first full-scale installation on a seagoing vessel, the Vertom Tula (image: Wattlab)

Solar power has finally found its way onto ships. Slow uptake of solar energy is seen as surprising. Coastal shipping is showing that solar can improve efficiencies.

Detail Link: Solar added to roro energy mix

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