Goltens Worldwide has partnered with Finland’s WE Tech Solutions to enhance marine retrofit projects aimed at improving vessel energy efficiency and reducing emissions. As WE Tech’s preferred global retrofit partner, Goltens will implement advanced energy-optimization technologies, streamlining fleet modernization for shipowners and supporting decarbonization efforts in the commercial shipping sector.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has partnered with GovTech to create Singapore’s first Maritime Digital Twin. Launched on March 24, 2025, this innovative tool utilizes real-time data and AI to optimize port operations and enhance safety protocols. Collaborations with industry leaders
demonstrate MPA’s commitment to driving innovation in the maritime sector.
The Methanol Institute’s white paper suggests that EU regulations like FuelEU Maritime and EU Emissions Trading System could boost bio- and e-methanol’s competitiveness against fossil fuels in the maritime industry. With penalties for fossil fuel use, these frameworks could drive the shift towards sustainable methanol, aiding the industry’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
During the 8th edition of the Maritime Forecast to 2050 Webinar, DNV Maritime CEO, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, expressed concerns about the slow progress of maritime decarbonization. He highlighted the challenges posed by the reliance on conventional fuels and the obstacles hindering further decarbonization efforts, such as high production costs and limited infrastructure. Despite these challenges, Ørbeck-Nilssen suggested measures that operators can take to reduce emissions.
