Maritime Industry Briefing: Bio-LNG Ferries, Fuel Surcharges, and Nuclear Propulsion Advances

## Ferry Switch to Bio-LNG Significantly Reduces CO2 Emissions According to Hellenic Shipping News, the German ferry operator TT-Line has successfully operated its Ro-Ro passenger vessels 'Nils Holgersson' and 'Peter Pan' on bio-LNG during 2025, resulting in a significant reduction in emissions. The 230-metre vessels were commissioned in 2023 and are now enjoying the environmental benefits of the bio-LNG fuel switch. ## MSC Shipping Imposes Emergency Fuel Surcharge MSC Shipping, a major private container shipping company, has announced that it will implement an emergency fuel surcharge on all cargo shipped from the Mediterranean and Black Sea to the Indian Sub-Continent, Red Sea, and East Africa, reports Hellenic Shipping News. The surcharge will take effect on March 16 and remain in place until further notice, reflecting the ongoing volatility in global fuel prices. ## Kalmar Straddle Carriers Boost Training Capacity in Antwerp Kalmar, a leading cargo handling solutions provider, has concluded an agreement to supply the Opleidingscentrum voor Havenarbeiders (OCHA) training centre in Antwerp, Belgium, with two hybrid straddle carriers. According to Hellenic Shipping News, the order was booked in Kalmar's Q1 2026 intake, with delivery scheduled for Q4 2026, strengthening OCHA's simulation and training capabilities for port workers. ## Advancing Nuclear-Powered Electric Propulsion for Container Ships ABS, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HD HSHI) have signed a joint development project to assess the technical feasibility of nuclear-powered electric propulsion systems for container ships, reports Hellenic Shipping News. This collaboration aims to drive innovation in sustainable maritime propulsion technologies.