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IMO must reduce underwater noise by transitioning to cleaner ships, says NGOs
As a workshop exploring the relationship between energy efficiency and underwater radiated noise from shipping opens September 18 at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in

Korean Register gives approval to Samsung’s ship cyber resilience
KR (Korean Register) has awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for “design and test procedures for implementing cyber resilience of

IUMI reports positivity for marine underwriters but uncertainty for future sustainability remains
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) presented its analysis of the latest marine insurance market trends at its annual conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, September

As key to ocean health, NGOs urge underwater noise cuts for shipping
As a workshop exploring the relationship between energy efficiency and underwater radiated noise from shipping closes September 19 at the

Shipping 101: Practical guide to shipping contracts and documents
Shipping moves International Trade and the Global Economy. The events post 2020 saw how critical shipping was to trade and

Marine insurance market: “Strength and stability in turbulent seas”, says IUMI president
Opening this week’s International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) annual conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, President Frédéric Denèfle expands and explains

EC president names world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel
The world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel will carry the name “Laura Mærsk”, the European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der

Rotor sails expected to save 10% of fuel, emissions annually

Chemical tanker has world’s first suction sails
In partnership with bound4blue, a pioneering developer of wind-assisted propulsion technology, Odfjell will install the eSAIL® system on a chemical tanker, making it the first

Maersk, Amazon finalize eco-friendly ocean shipping deal
Maersk and Amazon have finalized a 2023-2024 agreement for the transport of 20,000 FFE containers using green biofuel through Maersk’s “ECO Delivery” ocean product offering.

Asian LNG buyers face volatile market until 2026
Price and supply concerns still abound until market rebalance in second half of decade. Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyers are navigating a near-term market

Is end-of-life ship recycling policy catalyst or threat to ESG?
Do corporations really make efforts on achieving ESG as they say? Is ESG merely a rubber stamp? How does the maritime industry perform? Let’s get

DNV develops new shore power class rules for tankers

DNV, Damen and NAPA use 3D model-based ship design approval

Green steel: Decarbonizing across ship lifecycle


Ship arrested to force owner to settle unpaid debts

NYK, Mitsubishi gain approval for ammonia and LCO2 carrier

CMA CGM partners with football club Olympique de Marseille

Liquefaction remains greatest contributor to deaths in dry bulk sector, warns INTERCARGO
Cargo liquefaction still remains the greatest contributor to loss of life associated with bulk carrier losses while grounding remains the main cause of ship losses,

Guide to managing risks and claims in shipping
Shipping is an endeavor fraught with risks. Where there are risks, there will be claims. The shipping professional must know how to prepare for risks

Australia, Indonesia collaborate on maritime safety and ship inspection
The governments of Australia and Indonesia on June 14 announced the completion of two facilities in Jakarta, Indonesia, to improve safety measures across the maritime

Open hatch ship operator joins ICHCA as part of commitment to safety
Global cargo handling association ICHCA announces a new member from the key ship-owning community. Gearbulk and Grieg Maritime joint venture, G2 Ocean is seeking to share

Economic Impact of Cyber Attacks on Maritime Trade
In the ever-evolving landscape of today’s interconnected global economy, where the smooth functioning of international trade heavily relies on intricate technological frameworks and digital networks,

Is autonomous shipping a reality?
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize various industries, the concept of autonomous vehicles has become a subject of intense interest and speculation. While autonomous

General cargo vessel set out with largest suction sails ever built
bound4blue, key player in the wind propulsion sector, has successfully installed two eSAILs® on Dutch-flagged Eems Traveller, a 2,850-dwt general cargo vessel owned by Amasus.

Big Data in Shipping: Insights for Operational Optimisation
The use of big data in the maritime industry is widely regarded as the next revolutionary breakthrough. By definition, big data refers to expansive and

Dancing protesters demand cleaner shipping outside IMO building

APEC launches green maritime initiative to address climate change

Don’t regulate shipping in isolation, warns INTERCARGO

Last chance to prevent shipping’s breach of Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C temperature limit

IMO’s mid-term decarbonization measures should be simple, effective, says INTERCARGO

Kim, Putin bromance means headache for Xi
The Western media has been awash with reports of Chinese authoritarian leader Xi Jinping proclaiming a “no limits” partnership with

Spiraling budget for upgrading Taiwan’s fishing port sparks controversy
In recent months, controversy erupted over the allegedly high budget allocated for the upgrading of the Cianjhen Fishing Port in
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