Revised speed trial requirementsfor new construction ships Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship operators, ship managers, ship designers and shipbuilders. From 1 May 2026, revised speed trial regulations come…
Engine Retrofit Report 2026 update Download Report As regulation lags and uncertainty persists, the pressure to act on engine retrofits is quietly building. Lloyd’s Register’s latest Engine Retrofit Report:…
Wärtsilä Corporation, 8 April at 11:00 EET – Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a ten-year Lifecycle Agreement with Margaritaville at Sea, reinforcing the cruise line’s continued investment in high standards of maintenance,…
Stena RoRo has taken delivery of the 13th ship in the 15 ship series of E-Flexer RoPax ferries from the China Merchants Industry shipyard in Weihai, China. The ship, named Capu…
The escalating conflict in the Middle East and the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz is set to become a major operational challenge for ship maintenance and safety, and not…
IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 12) Information for: Ship owners, managers, seafarers, maritime training institutes and flag states. NEED TO KNOW – Agreed on draft amendments to SOLAS…
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by Anny Zade We are pleased to announce that Zoe Upson, the runner up in 2024, is the clear winner for 2025! Here are the final results for the 100…
Wärtsilä Corporation, 18 February 2026 at 15:00 UTC+2 Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply its Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems for two new LNG bunkering vessels being built at the…
DUBAI/LONDON, 18 February 2026 – Marcura has acquired Shipdem, a UK-based specialist in chemical tanker laytime and demurrage, from its parent company, Casper Shipping. The acquisition deepens Marcura’s capability in one of…
DNV has appointed Ilias Tsonos as Regional QHSE & Production Manager for Greater China, effective 1 July 2026. In this role, Ilias will lead Quality and Production activities across the region, working closely with…
Daihatsu Infinearth approves Accelleron’s service-friendly MXP turbocharger for its auxiliary engine
Tokyo, Japan, February 18, 2026 – Accelleron’s MXP300 turbocharger for auxiliary marine engines has been qualified for installation on the popular 6DE18 diesel generator built by Japanese engine company Daihatsu Infinearth.…
Wärtsilä Corporation, 4 February 2026 at 8:25AM EET Technology group Wärtsilä will invest approximately EUR 140 million to further expand its production capacity by 35% at its technology centre, Sustainable…
by Iris Liaskoni, Marketing Manager & Partner at Seascape Exclusive Representation of Sea Contractor Singapore Seascape Marine & Trading Ltd is proud to serve as the exclusive agent for Sea…
In shipping, power is never “just power.” It is continuity of operations. It is safety. It is the invisible backbone that keeps a vessel stable when conditions do not forgive…
The 19th Annual Conference of Marine Technology, organized by the Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology (H.I.M.T.), was completed with great success on December 9–10, 2025 at the Eugenides Foundation, reaffirming…
Accelleron is a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications Baden, Switzerland. December 22, 2025 – Accelleron has marked a major milestone in its smartly…
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) convened the 39th Hellenic Marine Technical Committee meeting in Athens on December 3, bringing together leading stakeholders of the Greek maritime community to discuss…
Victoria, BC – [December 16, 2025] — SSI, a global leader delivering software, services, and expertise for the business of shipbuilding, today announced that Austal USA, a partner since 2005, will…
Charting a Cleaner Future:Navigating Nuclear in Maritime Download here Announcing the release of our latest publication, the Lloyd’s Register nuclear guidance document – Navigating nuclear energy in maritime. This comprehensive…
This breakthrough marks a decisive step forward in the digitalisation of ship classification and compliance. Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Latsco have successfully completed a proof-of-concept for a new standard in digital class assurance with data-driven surveys. This collaboration aims…
The American Bureau of Shipping hosted the 15th gathering of its Greek Technical Advisory Panel at the landmark Spyros Loverdos Foundation Library Fondazione, bringing together more than 40 top-level leaders…
December 3rd, 2025 – Deltamarin and China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) have received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification society ABS for a new versatile Floating Production Storage and…
A new scenario-based digital tool helps the maritime sector adopt methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen by clarifying risks and regulatory gaps for safe, compliant green-fuel transitions. The maritime industry is facing…
Grimaldi Group selects Silverstream®System for nine RoPax newbuildings.Naples-based owner will install air lubrication on vessels built at China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyard Co. Silverstream Technologies will supply air lubrication systems…