Singapore Keeps Top Maritime City Status, and UAE Moves Up the Ranks
The latest edition of the DNV Leading Maritime Cities report is out, and it has some surprises - and some consistency.
Wärtsilä to Roll Out Four More Methanol Engines
Technology group Wärtsilä said it plans to introduce another four methanol engines to its portfolio. In addition to the Wärtsilä 32 methanol engine launched last year, Wärtsilä will add the Wärtsilä 20, Wärtsilä 31, Wärtsilä 46F and Wärtsilä 46TS, available for deliveries at different points from 2025 onward.
Coast Guard Issues Safety Alert on Shipboard Crane Wire Rope Hazards
In response to a recent accident involving a shipboard crane, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued a marine safety alert highlighting the hazards associated with shipboard crane wire ropes.
DP World and IRENA partner on de-carbonization work
Maritime ports and logistics giant DP World has signed an agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to work on solutions to decarbonize the shipping and port industry.
Suez Canal Authority Collaborates with ABS to Develop a Roadmap for the Green Canal Program by 2030
ABS and the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a long-term sustainability roadmap and de-carbonization strategy for the canal, one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
Zero emissions ferry company SWITCH Maritime raises $10m
SWITCH Maritime, a zero-emissions ferry company, has raised $10m in a Series a funding round as it seeks to expand its hydrogen and battery-powered fleet in the US.
Celebrity Ascent Delivered to Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises announced it has taken delivery of its latest new build, the 141,420 GT Celebrity Ascent, built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France.
Biggest Chinese Antarctic Fleet Sets Off to Build Research Station
China's biggest flotilla of research vessels deployed to the Antarctic will focus on building the station on the rocky, windswept Inexpressible Island near the Ross Sea, a deep Southern Ocean bay named after a 19th century British explorer.
US offshore wind – two steps back and big step forward
A leading developer of wind farms in coastal waters, has announced that it will be pulling the plug on two projects in waters off the coastline of New Jersey that would have provided power to residents in the state.
Singapore Keeps Top Maritime City Status, and UAE Moves Up the Ranks
The latest edition of the DNV Leading Maritime Cities report is out, and it has some surprises - and some consistency.
Coast Guard Issues Safety Alert on Shipboard Crane Wire Rope Hazards
In response to a recent accident involving a shipboard crane, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued a marine safety alert highlighting the hazards associated with shipboard crane wire ropes.
Suez Canal Authority Collaborates with ABS to Develop a Roadmap for the Green Canal Program by 2030
ABS and the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a long-term sustainability roadmap and de-carbonization strategy for the canal, one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
Lomar Shipping Partners With Startup on Atmospheric Methane Removal
Lomartech and Blue Dot Change are collaborating on a nature-based catalyst to break down methane, a potent greenhouse gas. They aim to release an iron chloride compound into the air using ships' stacks to accelerate methane degradation in sea air.
Sustainability and ROI Come Together With Forward Looking Navigation Sonar
According to Seabed 2030 and the GEBCO world map, less than 25% of the seafloor has been mapped. Additionally, in many places, the seafloor can change dramatically over time due to seasonal and storm related conditions. The charts mariners rely on are often not comprehensive or accurate enough to be relied on when making navigation decisions. Ancillary technologies play an important role in helping to provide better situational awareness. One company that is focusing on filling in the gaps of this lack of information is FarSounder
UAE prohibits ships from double banking without permission
The UAE Federal Maritime Administration (FMA) represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has issued a circular informing about the prohibition of ships double banking in UAE waters without a permit.
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Navigating the future - safety first!
"Navigating the future: safety first!" has been selected for the International Maritime Organization's 2024 World Maritime Theme
2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships
Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80), have adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, with enhanced targets to tackle harmful emissions.
Propulsion Decisions or Smoke on The Water?
why not continue chipping away at emissions sustainability within the same process to ensure commercial sustainability: smart regulations building on our current reporting requirements and standards?
What’s in store for the shipping industry in 2023?
High inflation rates and the Russian invasion of Ukraine had a dramatic impact on the shipping industry in 2022 that will continue into 2023.
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