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LR: Regulatory obstacles on dual fuel conversions eased in 2024
LR's updated 2025 Engine Retrofit Report finds that in 2024, the industry made advancements in retrofitting engines for alternative fuels.
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Life Onboard
SEAFiT
SAFETY4SEA SEAFiT Barometer Survey: What are the top wellness factors on the industry’s agenda?
The SEAFiT Barometer Survey, an industry-wide study running through Q1 and Q2 of 2025, aims to capture how maritime organizations approach wellness as a holistic, multidimensional process and how they encourage individuals to make healthy choices that support their success and well-being.
Toxic Ego: How workplace narcissism harms productivity and well-being
Narcissism in the workplace creates a counterproductive environment that negatively affects both the mental and physical health of employees.
Gaslighting explained: Key tactics to recognize and overcome manipulation
Have you ever been told that your recollection of events is incorrect or that your feelings are invalid? Has someone ever made you question your understanding of reality? If so, you might have experienced gaslighting.
Assessing mental health: Key parameters to consider
The maritime industry is increasingly recognizing mental wellness as a critical factor for ensuring a happy and safe crew, experts agreed during a panel discussion at the 4th Crew Welfare Week.
Interviews
Regulatory Update
France and Netherlands raise alarm over fraudulent registries
France and the Netherlands have submitted a paper to the IMO Legal Committee regarding two new fraudulent ship registries.
US updates LNG bunkering export rules
The Department of Energy has announced an order that removes barriers for the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as marine fuel to power vessels.
Port of Ceuta mandates Mass Flow Meters for bunkering operations
The Port of Ceuta has announced the mandatory implementation of internationally ISO 22192-certified and calibrated Mass Flow Meters (MFMs) for marine fuel supply by barge, effective February 2025, becoming the first Mediterranean port to do so.
DNV: Key steps to comply with ship recycling regulations
DNV has issued guidance on how shipowners can navigate the complexities of sustainable ship recycling under various regulations.
China: New regulations on dangerous goods starting March
The Ministry of Transport (MOT ) in China has released the newly amended “Regulation on the Safety Supervision and Management of Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods” (Regulation 2024), which will come into effect on March 1, 2025.
IBIA: ISO 13739 bunker sampling in Rotterdam by 2026
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) informs that Dutch authorities will begin strictly enforcing ISO 13739 bunker fuel sampling standards in the Port of Rotterdam, with full implementation expected by early 2026.
In the current
In the current
IN THE CURRENT
High-quality case management for ill crew: A West Nile virus case study
In the maritime industry, the health and safety of crew members are of paramount importance. When a crew member presents...
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Maripedia
Do you know what MASS stands for?
You know ancient ships with rows and sails and Victorian steamships. You know that some modern ships run on methanol and ammonia. But do you know what MASS are?
Do you know the differences between PCTCs and RoRo/RoPax?
Electric vehicles can be transported either by pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) or roro/ropax vessels which have significant differences.
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Shipping 2030
SAFETY4SEA ESG Climate Survey: What tops the industry’s agenda?
The ESG journey involves multiple considerations, and this survey aims to identify the key priorities of the maritime industry. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, and in the shipping sector, it translates into sustainability practices within business models.
MPA raises biofuel limit to Singapore-registered bunker ships
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is raising the biofuel limit from B25 to B30 taking effect on 7 March 2025.
Key legal requirements under the UK MRV
In order to help the industry prepare to start reporting under the UK MRV, the Department for Transport has provided information to advise to stakeholders on legal and practical considerations for the introduction of the UK MRV regime.
Royal Caribbean joins methane abatement initiative
The Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII) announced that Royal Caribbean Group became the latest member to join.
Egypt looks at alternative fuel project development in Suez
Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting to review a proposed green hydrogen and ammonia production project in the Gulf of Suez.
Lessons Learned
Lessons learned: The potential risks of oversights are severe
CHIRP Maritime draws lessons learned from a reported event where during coal cargo discharge operations, the duty officer noticed that the manhole cover on the lower stool between cargo holds 2 and 3 had been left open without any warning signs.
Maripedia
Do you know what MASS stands for?
You know ancient ships with rows and sails and Victorian steamships. You know that some modern ships run on methanol and ammonia. But do you know what MASS are?
