by ZESTAs | Apr 28, 2026 | Newsletter, News
ZESTAs member Grafmarine has rebranded as MarineSolar Energy Solutions, reflecting the company’s next stage of development as demand grows for scalable clean energy solutions in the maritime sector. The new name signals a shift beyond product development towards the...
by ZESTAs | Mar 20, 2026 | Newsletter, News
ZESTAs’ March 2026 newsletter reflects on growing energy volatility, highlights recent zero-emissions shipping developments across hydrogen, batteries, and wind propulsion, and looks ahead to key 2026 events including APM Singapore, the ZESTAs AGM in Rotterdam, and...
by ZESTAs | Mar 17, 2026 | Newsletter
Dhamma Blue, the first hydrogen-powered recreational boat fully designed and built in Spain, represents a concrete step toward the decarbonisation of recreational boating and the development of a hydrogen ecosystem for maritime mobility. The company’s hybrid...
by ZESTAs | Mar 17, 2026 | Newsletter, News
Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting a true pioneer in the maritime energy transition: the pilot vessel for MOL’s Wind Hunter Project. This is more than a ship; it is a mobile, offshore hydrogen factory. By capturing wind energy and converting it into green...
by ZESTAs | Mar 17, 2026 | Newsletter, News, Sticky 1
By Madadh MacLaine: March 17, 2026 The black smoke rising from Iran’s Kharg Island this morning isn’t just a signal of escalating kinetic warfare; it is the final exhale of the old energy order. For Asian economies—the primary patrons of the Strait of Hormuz—the...
by ZESTAs | Mar 17, 2026 | Newsletter, News
At APM 2026: ZESTAs Hosts the Zero Emissions Shipping Consulting Lounge As APM 2026 opens in Singapore, ZESTAs will be on site hosting the Zero Emissions Shipping Consulting Lounge — a dedicated space for direct, practical discussion on what it takes to move zero...
by ZESTAs | Mar 12, 2026 | News, Sticky 1
Originally published in The Business Times. Date: March 11, 2026 Author: Madadh MacLaine Asian markets breathed a collective, if shaky, sigh of relief yesterday. As of this morning, Brent crude has plummeted to $85.19 per barrel—a staggering $35 drop from yesterday’s...
by ZESTAs | Mar 5, 2026 | Newsletter
• GT Wings has secured Lloyd’s Register verification of sea trials performance assessment methodology for its AirWingTM Jet Sail. • The verification follows 10 months’ ongoing deployment of GT Wings’ AirWingTM technology onboard Carisbrooke Shipping’s MV Vectis...
by ZESTAs | Mar 5, 2026 | Newsletter
• DRIFT Energy and Enapter have entered into an agreement to develop a fully marinised AEM electrolyser designed to produce green hydrogen at sea. • The partners will adapt existing commercial technology to a marinised standard, ensuring safety and suitability for...
by ZESTAs | Mar 5, 2026 | Newsletter
Marine Zero has reached a key technical milestone in the Torpoint ‘Bridge to Zero’ project – an internationally significant proof-of-concept for how high-intensity ferry services can decarbonise. Working in partnership with Tamar Crossings, operator...
