Solar powered container ships
HGK Shipping and Wattlab launch world''s first hybrid solar-powered
HGK Shipping, in partnership with Dutch solar energy innovator Wattlab, has unveiled the Blue Marlin - the world''s first inland cargo vessel capable of hybrid propulsion using solar power.
"This Solar Ship Is the Future of River Travel," Declares
IN A NUTSHELL 🌞 The Blue Marlin is the first inland vessel to directly use solar power for propulsion, revolutionizing sustainable shipping. 🤝 A collaboration between Wattlab and HGK
HGK Shipping and Wattlab launch world''s first hybrid solar-powered
HGK Shipping, in partnership with Dutch solar energy innovator Wattlab, has unveiled the Blue Marlin - the world''s first inland cargo vessel capable of hybrid propulsion using solar power.
Yang Ming Orders Three More Methanol-Ready
The plan includes expanding the fleet by up to 13 new container ships ranging from 8,000 TEU to 15,000 TEU, comprising six 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel/methanol-ready container ships and seven 15,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel
World''s first hybrid solar cargo ship to sail with 192 panels
Dutch solar innovator Wattlab and German inland shipping giant HGK Shipping have teamed up to create history with the world''s first hybrid solar cargo ship. This groundbreaking
Ship Propulsion Systems – Maritime Education
Ship propulsion systems are a vital aspect of any marine vessel, and there are several different types of propulsion systems used in ships today. In this article, we will discuss four types of ship propulsion systems: diesel engines,
China''s 1st Methanol Dual-Fuel Powered Container Ship
On July 2nd, China''s first methanol dual-fuel powered container ship, the "COSCO Shipping Yangpu," made its maiden voyage to Yangpu Port in Hainan Province and completed its first
Hybrid cargo ship sails with Longi solar tech
Longi has delivered over 500 solar modules for China''s largest dual-propulsion car carrier, combining LNG and PV for clean maritime operations. The ocean vessel is fitted with more than 500 of Longi''s Sea-Shield modules,
Latest Maritime News: Red Sea Attacks, Solar-Powered Ships
Latest Maritime News: Red Sea Attacks, Solar-Powered Ships Maritime Industry Daily Brief – July 8, 2025 The maritime world is bustling with breaking news, new technology, and ongoing
The Blue Marlin, World''s First Hybrid Solar-Powered Inland Cargo Ship
The Blue Marlin became the world''s first hybrid solar-powered inland cargo ship. The ship uses a system that combines solar power with fuel. It has 192 solar panels that generate electricity to
Container Shops: Engineering a Circular
Mobile markets: Solar-powered containers deliver fresh produce to rural villages, reducing food waste from spoilage. Skill-building hubs: NGOs use containers as training centers for local artisans, who then sell their goods in the same
Wattlab and HGK Shipping team up for world''s first hybrid solar-powered
Dutch maritime solar innovator Wattlab has delivered a solar energy system for HGK Shipping''s inland shipping cargo vessel ''Blue Marlin''. Representing a major technical milestone and step
HGK and Wattlab launch first hybrid solar-powered inland
HGK Shipping has taken a major step toward greener inland transport with the launch of Blue Marlin, the world''s first inland cargo vessel equipped with a hybrid solar-powered propulsion
China Deploys First Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Inland Container Ship
China is taking a big step forward in clean energy shipping with the launch of an open tender to run its very first inland hydrogen fuel cell-powered container ship. This isn''t just a cool tech
"This Solar Ship Is the Future of River Travel," Declares
In a groundbreaking shift towards sustainable maritime transport, the Blue Marlin debuts as the world''s first inland vessel to harness solar power directly for propulsion, setting a new
