The IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 project is welcoming expressions of interest from maritime companies to be part of its Global Industry Alliance to Support Low Carbon Shipping (Low Carbon GIA). The alliance, a public-private…
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(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; June 23, 2022) – Crowley and ESVAGT have executed additional joint venture agreements that further strengthen their commitment to support purpose-built, Jones Act vessel development and availability for…
One of the UK’s leading marine electrical engineering companies – MJR Power and Automation – has secured a highly acclaimed award at one of the industry’s most coveted events. Based…
Leading container line joins coalition to support and strengthen the industry commitment to immediately begin decarbonisation by transitioning to LNG fuel London, UK – 23 June 2022: SEA-LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition established…
First electric flying ferry will make Stockholm’s waterborne public transport faster than cars and subway
The world’s fastest electric ship, the Candela P-12 Shuttle, is set to hit Stockholm’s waters next year, heralding a new era of transport. The innovative hydrofoiling electric ferry will reduce emissions…
Samskip and Ocean Infinity secure funds to drive forward hydrogen-fuelled SeaShuttle container ship
ENOVA innovation award will enable bold vision for two emissions-free container vessels to connect Norway and the Netherlands by 2025 SeaShuttle, the ambitious project to build two hydrogen-powered, remotely controlled…
Different carbon capture and storage applications, and levels of scale, may require liquid CO2 to be shipped at different pressure levels. This calls for the development of low-, medium- and high-pressuretank…
by Costas Frangeskides and Olubi Adejobi, Wordley Partnership Solicitors Sanction measures are a means by which a Country or coalition of Countries, for instance NATO, EU or UN, apply restrictive…
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) was recently announced the winner of the 2022 OSJ Safety Award which recognised the association’s “outstanding work” in standardising the use of offshore Walk…
Brussels, 23 June, 2022 – The World Shipping Council (WSC) acknowledges the important milestone that has been reached following the adoption of the European Parliament’s position on the EU ETS…
The public purse is facing a big squeeze with government borrowing higher than expected. FTSE 100 opened lower as concerns continue about the damaging effect of inflation. The oil price…
British International Investment to invest up to $200 million in African hydropower alongside Norfund and Scatec
The UK’s DFI is entering into the Norwegian DFI’s Joint Venture with Scatec, a leading renewable energy solutions provider, to invest in hydropower projects across Africa in huge boost to continent’s…
The London Shipping Law Centre in association with the LMAA is pleased to invite their members and other commercial professionals to attend the following hybrid (in-person and virtual) event which is…
ECSA welcomes Parliament’s strong support to Ocean Fund and ETS costs’ pass-through to operators
European shipowners welcome the strong cross-party support by the plenary of the European Parliament for key provisions under the revised Emission Trading System for shipping. The European Parliament decided today its…
By Reed Smith partner Nick Austin and trainee solicitor Ahmed Walley The Gothenburg Port Authority has announced a new concept to provide shoreside power to tankers berthed at the Energy Terminal…
An ESG initiative that highlights the value young scientists bring into the real shipping market
Deree students together with shipowners and maritime leaders (all HELMEPA members) work together to identify best practices that foster smooth decarbonization, protection of marine environment and sustainable development. In the…
EU nature law could be gamechanger for marine biodiversity, but will be meaningless if fisheries not properly addressed – NGO reaction
Today, the European Commission presented its legislative proposal on nature restoration, a new law with binding targets to restore degraded land and marine ecosystems across the EU. This is a major milestone…
GAC Norway joins HyValue initiative to drive development of hydrogen as a fuel in maritime applications
Part of wider group’s sustainability commitment GAC Norway has signed up to play a vital role in a major Norwegian hydrogen energy project as part of the GAC Group’s commitment…
New IMO project seeks to improve availability of maritime transport costs data in the Pacific region in the context of shipping decarbonization
International shipping plays a central role in global trade, carrying 70% of that trade by value and more than 80% by volume. However, it is also a significant source of…
Research reveals stark difference between Switzerland-based firms and UK rivals’ ability to obtain preferential green trade finance terms based on compliance with banks’ carbon-reduction and sustainability requirements …
Susannah Streeter, senior investment and markets analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown ‘’The latest temperature check of the UK economy shows the mercury rising again, with no end yet in sight to feverish price…
New product empowers charterers to make more informed decisions when fixing vessels for charter, resulting in reduced fuel consumption and emissions, better contracts, and fewer claims Copenhagen, Denmark; 22 June 2022: Technology company…
UN Ocean Conference Shipping Event: Joining the dots between sustainable maritime logistics and planetary boundaries
The Governments of Finland and Sweden, Seas at Risk, Ocean Care, Clean Shipping Coalition, Clean Arctic Alliance together with the Technical Research Center of Finland (VTT) and Research Institutes of…
Industry commentary following the MEPC78 meeting from Noah Silberschmidt, Founder & CEO of Silverstream Technologies
“Following MEPC78 earlier this month, there has been some disappointment about the failure to agree on revised GHG targets and with the decision to not take forward a proposed research…
Union of Greek Shipowners targets decarbonisation across value chain Following a meeting during the 2022 Posidonia trade fair in Athens, MAN Energy Solutions and the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS)…