Hamburg, 27 August 2026 - RINA has unveiled Mermaid, a future-ready ship propulsion concept designed to help shipowners reduce fuel consumption, lower emissions, improve operational resilience and protect long-term asset value while remaining flexible as the maritime industry's decarbonisation pathway evolves.
Mermaid expands the role of a vessel's highly efficient two-stroke main engine beyond propulsion, enabling it to become the primary source of onboard power while reducing reliance
Europe is moving into an offshore wind “supremacy phase” as governments shift from ambition to execution, locking in multi‑gigawatt pipelines with redesigned auctions, clearer revenue stabilization tools, and faster permitting rules, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform.
GlobalData’s latest report, “Europe Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2026,” reveals that offshore wind is increasingly being treated as strategic infrastructure rather than simply
As environmental challenges become increasingly interconnected across borders, the need for professional dialogue, innovative technologies and international cooperation is growing stronger. This October, ENVIRONTEC powered by ÖKOINDUSTRIA will once again bring the environmental industry together at HUNGEXPO Budapest, creating a regional platform for companies, experts and decision-makers from Hungary, Central Europe and beyond.
With the 2026 edition now approaching, free professional visitor
