‘OCEAN INTELLIGENCE IN METASHIPPING: BIODIVERSITY – PEOPLE – INNOVATION – INVESTMENT’ Four interconnected forms of intelligence: ecological, human, technological, and financial, covering issues from biodiversity and crew skilling to AI,…
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Statement by the President of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), Melina Travlos, on the occasion of the forthcoming IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) Session
With the global shipping industry turning its attention to the upcoming session of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee, the Union of Greek Shipowners calls upon all Member…
Smart Freight Centre and BIFA partner to bring discounted emissions training to UK freight forwarders
Smart Freight Centre and BIFA partner to bring discounted emissions training to UK freight forwarders Smart Freight Centre (SFC) and the British International Freight Association (BIFA) have announced a new partnership…
London, April 15, 2026: Climate technology company Bennu Climate and maritime innovation venture catalyst lomarlabs have launched the first extended at-sea trial of a system designed to remove methane during normal ship operations. The 12-month…
Up to 29% Tank-to-Wake Emissions Reductions Evidenced in Third Life Cycle Assessment on LNG as Marine Fuel from SGMF
SGMF has published its latest Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on LNG, further demonstrating significant reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to traditional marine fuels. One of the key findings…
8 April 2026 Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised Dorian LPG (“Dorian”) on a US$62.9m ECA-backed term loan facility for the financing of the newbuild dual-fuel LPG and ammonia very…
UK ETS extends to domestic maritime sector Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship operators, ship managers, ship masters. From 1 July 2026, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)…
BAR Technology warns fuel strategy has shifted from decarbonisation to commercial survival
(Portsmouth, 20 March 2026) – Fuel strategy in global shipping is increasingly being shaped by immediate commercial realities rather than long-term decarbonisation targets, according to BAR Technology, as volatility in energy…
HOUSTON – March 11, 2026 – Blue Sky Maritime Coalition (“Blue Sky” or “the Coalition”) today announced the appointment of its new Board Chair and Vice Chair, marking an important…
Education, Education, Education! Ever since the foundation of GreenSeas Trust in 2003, eco-education has been at the heart of our mission: raising awareness of the plastic pollution problem to inspire…
Greek maritime leaders address industry challenges at Lloyd’s Register Hellenic Advisory Committee
The discourse focused on fleet investment, future skills, newbuilds in Asia and the industry’s readiness for net zero. Lloyd’s Register (LR) convened its 2026 Hellenic Advisory Committee in Athens on…
London, 26th February 2026 – The CEO of PizzaExpress, the founder and CEO of the MOBO Awards and the co-founder of Europe’s largest matcha brand are among the shortlist for the…
London/Copenhagen, 19th February 2026 – A new insight brief by the UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group for the Getting to Zero coalition, titled “Uncertainty at the IMO: Three scenarios…
FOBAS Fuel Insight:Fuel Quality Report H2 2025 Download report The latest report in the FOBAS Fuel Insight series on fuel quality trends shares data on the second half of 2025,…
A Captain’s Advice: Why the Modern Seafarer Must Learn Beyond the Vessel CPD ( Continuous Professional Development)
by Capt. George Papanelopoulos, PhD, AFNI, Head of Vetting, Training & Development, Cyprus Sea Lines Co Ltd The maritime industry is undergoing one of the most significant periods of transformation.…
From Cybersecurity to Customs, Mental Health to Net Zero, the first wave of Multimodal 2026 Conference sessions announced
If you’re looking for something to love this February, Multimodal 2026 has delivered. The UK’s leading freight transport, logistics and supply chain management exhibition has announced the first six speakers…
Babcock’s LGE business celebrates 150th order of ecoSMRT® LNG Reliquefaction System
Babcock’s LGE business, a global leader in liquefied gas solutions, has secured its 150th contract for its ecoSMRT® Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Reliquefaction System – marking a significant achievement in the…
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by Katerina Tsourtsoula*, The event of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Hellas) was held with great success on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, at the Athens Club, featuring Dr. Richard…
Tara Irwin, senior ESG analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Beyond the immediate policy shift of revoking the 2009 “endangerment finding”, the decision signals a decisive change in the federal government’s approach to…
ClassNK’s Fleet Cost Simulation service is reducing the heavy burden on shipping companies attempting to estimate the costs of transitioning to low- and zero-emission operations Over more than two decades,…
LR Advisory partners with Geogas Trading to strengthen operational readiness for FuelEU pooling
The project will draw on LR Advisory’s regulatory, technical and commercial expertise to ensure Geogas Trading is well positioned with the first FuelEU Maritime compliance cycle and pooling opportunity approaching. Lloyd’s Register (LR) Advisory has been appointed by Geneva-based LPG trader and shipowner Geogas to support the…
IMO Progress on Wind Propulsion Safety Framework Signals Major Step Forward for Maritime Decarbonisation
(Portsmouth, 3 February 2026) — BAR Technologies welcomes the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decision to incorporate wind propulsion into its draft safety framework for greenhouse gas (GHG)-reducing technologies. The announcement follows the 12th session…
UK Prime Minister highlights Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. as a global leader in maritime decarbonisation during China visit
UK Prime Minister highlights Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. as a global leader in maritime decarbonisation during China visit Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. (“Anemoi”), a UK-based engineering innovator in wind-assisted propulsion…
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