The agreement on a framework to achieve the International Maritime Organisation’s greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets for the international shipping industry was a historic achievement for Jamaica and member States…
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The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met for its 83rd session in person at IMO Headquarters in London (with remote participation enabled) from 7 to 11 April 2025. The meeting…
Kick-off of the MarLEN Project – Strengthening European Maritime and Inland Waterway Research for a Zero-Emission Future
31 March 2025 – The maritime and inland waterway sector is at a turning point in the transition towards zero-emission waterborne transport. To accelerate this transformation, the MarLEN (Maritime Low…
APRIL 2025 New Design – straight from the workshop! GreenSeas Trust continuously seeks ways to better our methods of outreach and education. We believe messaging about plastic pollution doesn’t need to…
At last week’s landmark MEPC 83 meeting, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member States assumed responsibility and agreed on a medium-term greenhouse gas reduction measure that differs from the levy-based…
This week, the final negotiations took place in London within the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on measures to limit emissions from seagoing vessels. There was intensive debate on both technical…
Draft regulations will set mandatory marine fuel standard and GHG emissions pricing for shipping to address climate change. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has achieved another step towards establishing a…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) succeeded today to approve the medium-term measures aimed at reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from ships, following months of intense negotiations. There are serious concerns about…
BAR Technologies’ WindWings®: A Practical Solution Amidst MEPC 83’s Compromised Net-Zero Framework and Mediterranean ECA Implementation
[Portsmouth, UK – 11 April 2025 ] – In the wake of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 83rd session, which concluded with a narrow majority approval of…
DNV’s Maritime Academy “BLASTING & COATING ACTIVITIES / CORROSION CONTROLS” course
BLASTING & COATING ACTIVITIES / CORROSION CONTROLS DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 29-30 April 2025 a course on blasting and coating activities as well as corrosion controls. Participants will be given detailed…
ABS MEPC 83 Seminar Series – Wednesday 07 May 2025 – Asteria Glyfada, Domus – Athens
MEPC 83 Seminar in Athens ABS is pleased to host an expert briefing on the outcomes of MEPC 83 and the strategic implications for international shipping. The event will provide…
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) is implementing necessary measures to refine its merchant fleet. These actions reflect the nation’s commitment to safeguarding its reputation, backed by the strength and expertise…
Marine sustainability and vessel operational efficiency has received a boost at one of France’s largest commercial ports as HullWiper Ltd has signed a lease agreement with Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque. This…
16th Monaco Blue Initiative sets the stage for action ahead of major ocean summits
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, March 26, 2025 16th Monaco Blue Initiative sets the stage for action ahead of major ocean summits The 16th edition of the Monaco Blue Initiative (MBI)…
Fuels of the future and shipping charge points in harbours are at the centre of a major new strategy to make Britain’s shipping fleet net zero by 2050 and drive…
AET strengthens decarbonization roadmap with DNV Pursuing ambitious decarbonization goals, shipowner AET uses DNV expertise to select the best optimization options for each ship. Utilizing DNV’s Decarbonization Plan service and…
Good Morning Monaco Thursday, March 20, 2025 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake rattles Monaco A series of earthquakes jolted Monaco and the surrounding Alpes-Maritimes region one the evening of Tuesday, March 18,…
Gothenburg: March 17, 2025Stena Bulk continues to work closely with Crowley and UK agencies following the incident when the container ship SOLONG struck Stena Immaculate while at anchor last Monday, 10 March. Salvage…
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has won the GREEN4SEA Sustainability Award 2025, in recognition of the contribution its digital Carbon Calculator tool makes to maritime decarbonisation. Available free of charge on…
University of Birmingham scientists are joining experts from across Europe in a €10.2 million project to create a working prototype ship powered by full DC electrical systems. The ALL-DC- SHIPS…
10 March 2025— Following the conclusion of EU Ocean Days, leading ocean advocates BLOOM, Blue Marine Foundation, Défense des Milieux Aquatiques, Empesca’t, National Geographic Pristine Seas, Oceana, Only One, and…
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE Brief Update No 25/07 Date: 26 Feb 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd…
International Windship Association launches new survey to gauge perception of low/zero emission vessels and wind propulsion technology
London, 26th February 2025: With the number of ships using direct wind energy for propulsion increasing at a rate of knots, perceptions of wind propulsion technology are seemingly changing in…
Countries expressed their willingness continue exploring common ground in negotiations for new binding measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping. International efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions…
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