Lloyd’s Register’s Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (The Decarb Hub) and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) release new reports to help meet the upskilling needs of an estimated…
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Dual-Fuel methanol MAN L21/31DF-M engine passes milestone in China Copenhagen, 18.02.2025 MAN Energy Solutions reports that its MAN 7L21/31DF-M (Dual Fuel-Methanol) GenSet has successfully passed its Type Approval Test (TAT) in…
Financial advisory and asset managing capabilities help smaller ship owners, and financial and industrial groups alike overcome complex market challenges, writes Capt. Anurag Mathur, Managing Director, Wallem Commercial Services Smaller…
Bergen, Norway: Since going into service in 2015, the MF Ampere has now sailed an astonishing distance equivalent to 17 times around the equator on batteries alone, solidifying its place as…
The 11th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW 11) was held from 10 to 14 February 2025. HTW 11 agreed on interim generic guidelines…
IBIA statement/ISWG-GHG 18 intervention concerning the adoption in 2025 of an economic measure by IMO as a maritime GHG emissions pricing mechanism
IBIA recognises that 2025 is a very significant year for the regulation of GHG emissions from international shipping. Respecting fully the views of all IMO Member States, IBIA wishes to…
Company Security Officer (CSO) Training Course DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 4-6 March 2025, a seminar that provides participants with the knowledge, understanding and proficiencies as required by the ISPS Code…
The maritime industry is in desperate need of skilled seafarers; however, well-trained young talent is scarce. As the working age population of traditional seafaring nations is anticipated to decline over…
IBIA supports Port of Ceuta’s move to implement mandatory Mass Flow Meters for bunkering operations
14 February 2025 – IBIA – The International Bunker Industry Association welcomes the Port of Ceuta’s decision to become the first Mediterranean port to implement the mandatory use of ISO…
NorthStandard has announced an exclusive collaboration with leading maritime digital decarbonisation experts BetterSea. The new partnership will allow NorthStandard members heavily discounted access to the BetterSea FuelEU Maritime Compliance service, including…
The role of LNG in the energy transition is increasing, especially in shipping, creating a critical need for expanded bunkering infrastructure. The surge in LNG-powered vessels is outpacing bunkering infrastructure…
Brief Update No 25/05 Date: 13 Feb 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and information…
New initiative aims to tackle rising demands on the shipping sector while strengthening the maritime workforce. A groundbreaking initiative led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Kingdom of…
Autonomous USV will undertake offshore subsea inspection operations. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Brazilian company TideWise for its 24-metre uncrewed surface vessel (USV), designed for…
According to the latest evaluations, Panama has achieved a 96.5% compliance rate with international maritime safety and environmental protection standards. This milestone reinforces the quality and credibility of the Panama…
Wednesday 12 February 2025, London: Today, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LROO) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) of the Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation,…
New MERC publication highlights the growing importance of advanced hull coating systems to help reduce GHG emissions. New analysis by the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC) has found that silicone-based hull coatings…
Wärtsilä and Elomatic sign licensing and cooperation agreement on Elogrid™ technology
Wärtsilä Corporation, 12 February 2025 at 10:00 EET – Technology group Wärtsilä and international consulting and engineering company Elomatic have signed a licensing and cooperation agreement covering the intellectual property rights,…
Tokyo, Japan – Swire Shipping commemorated the relocation of its Tokyo office to new premises in Minato-ku, central Tokyo, with a celebration attended by over 120 guests. Located in the…
Directors & officers insurance in sports: A guide to risk protection in an evolving industry – Written by Graham Denny
Written by Graham Denny 18th December, 2024 – In today’s complex sports industry, directors and officers face unprecedented scrutiny of their decision-making and conduct. This article provides a practical guide…
FEBRUARY 11, 2024 REVISED MARITIME TRAFFIC REGULATIONS FOR THE TURKISH STRAITS: AN UPDATE Reference is made to Member Alert, Revised Maritime Traffic Regulations for the Turkish Straights, of January 6, 2025,…
Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen and Rossilini’s Four-10 sign REV Ocean outfitting contract
On February 6, 2025 Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen (DSV) and Rossilini’s Four-10 signed a contract for the outfitting of the REV Ocean. The contract covers both the interior and exterior of…
Chichester Harbour Conservancy has completed its Itchenor pontoon development, extending the previous pontoon by 7 metres further out from shore, with 100 metres added to improve vessel walk-ashore berthing and…
DNV Maritime Academy: Basics of an Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) for Shipping Companies
Basics of an Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) for Shipping Companies Live virtual classroom Due to global warming, change of climate and limited oil resources on earth, our society has…