The UK-headquartered classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has unpacked new wind propulsion and ergonomics rules to support the maritime industry’s decarbonization efforts and improved onboard safety. As disclosed, the changes put in place classification requirements for wind-assisted propuls
Furetank has launched a new company for trading emission reductions under the FuelEU Maritime regulation and signed an agreement securing all the biogas required to operate its wholly and partly owned gas-propelled vessels trading in the EU during 2025.
Ahti Climate, a provider of FuelEU Maritime pooling services, has secured additional funding from Business Finland to further strengthen its Ahti Pool platform and advance research and development (R&D).
Finnish shipping company Viking Line has started operating its two RoRo ships on bio-LNG to generate compliance for the FuelEU Maritime pooling service launched by Nordic energy player Gasum.
South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has revised the rules on the standards and certification of environmentally friendly vessels to further promote and support sustainability-oriented efforts within the shipping and shipbuilding sectors. As disclosed, the new rules, in effect from A
The United States has officially rejected the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO’s) net-zero framework, which aims to reduce global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the shipping sector, and vowed to retaliate against countries that support the framework.
HD Hyundai affiliates, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), have secured the ‘world’s first’ New Technology Qualification (NTQ) from classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its ‘next-generation’ electric propulsion solutio
Swedish cargo owners and charterers are committed to greener practices, but a lack of regulatory and economic incentives for smaller tonnage is hindering progress, according to a new study by DNV and RSI.
ZESTAs and SASHA Coalition have partnered to drive policy and industry action to develop and deploy green shipping technologies and accelerate the maritime energy transition.
Despite more than a decade of technical work at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), black carbon from Arctic shipping remains largely unregulated, necessitating “immediate and mandatory” action to prevent ‘disastrous’ climate impacts. In its most recent report titled “On thin ice: Why bla
Panama will no longer allow the registration of oil tankers and bulk carriers older than fifteen years under its flag to improve the performance of its fleet, minimize the risk of detentions and prevent the entry of vessels associated with the so-called ‘shadow’ or ‘dark’ fleet. According to the Pan
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has proposed new guidelines to govern the transfer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other alternative marine fuels during bunkering operations, warning operators that no transfers may proceed without prior risk assessment. As disclosed, the CG-OES Policy Letter
Maritime services company Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), in partnership with technology group Wärtsilä, has launched its first methanol bunkering simulator at Maritime Training Centre in Kochi, India.
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for its 210,000 dwt multi-fuel Newcastlemax bulk carrier design.
