OceanScore has explored the challenges and lessons learned from the first year of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), regarding both the technical and commercial obstacles encountered. 

States around the western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden have reiterated their commitment to working together to address common maritime security threats in the region. 

SEA-LNG notes that while the approximately 2,200 LNG-fuelled vessels and LNG carriers represent only ‘two minutes into the hour’ of the global fleet of approximately 60,000 deep sea vessels, it remains an adolescent fuel that is maturing significantly faster than other alternatives. 

The Black Sea Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (BS MoU) starts a trial implementation of a new function allowing Flag States (FSs) to download PSC data for their ships from 1 January 2025.

HD Hyundai has integrated autonomous navigation and remote control technology on an 8,000 TEU container ship, marking a milestone toward the commercialization of Level 3 autonomous navigation.

A new study by UMAS and the UCL Energy Institute has found that optimising port arrivals to account for port congestion and waiting times could reduce voyage emissions by up to 25% for some vessel types.

Pest-resistant container design took centre stage at a meeting between specialists from the global container shipping industry and biosecurity experts, aiming to address the $423 billion global challenge posed by invasive pests every year.

Thoresen Shipping is migrating its fleet to a Marlink hybrid network solution that combines VSAT, Starlink LEO, and backup services.

The third meeting of the Joint ILO IMO Tripartite Working Group to identify and address seafarers’ issues and the human element, which met in Geneva, Switzerland (26–28 November 2024) adopted Guidelines on Fair Treatment of Seafarers detained in connection with alleged crimes.

The "Green North Sea Shipping Corridor" project was officially launched in late November at the Port of Tyne, marking a major step towards cleaner, more sustainable maritime transport.