Samsung Heavy Industries has secured a contract worth $3.44 billion to build 15 liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for an undisclosed Middle Eastern client, likely QatarEnergy.

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corporation (JX) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) value chain between Japan and Australia, including marine transport of carbon dioxide (CO2).

The EU Commission has published a detailed impact assessment on possible pathways to reach the agreed goal of making the European Union climate neutral by 2050.

ABB and MAN Energy Solutions have jointly developed the Dual Fuel, Electric+ (DFE+) concept for LNG carriers, acknowledged by DNV as a more energy-efficient alternative.

ERMA FIRST has become a signatory of the EU Mission Charter targeting the protection and restoration of regional waters by 2030.

On the morning of February 6, an inland ship sank in the Blumensandhafen harbor in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg.

According to Reuters, tankers carrying Russian oil have continued sailing through the Red Sea with lower risks compared to competitors amidst Houthi attacks. 

ClassNK has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) for the design of a prismatic ammonia fuel tank (IMO Type B independent tank) for container Ships developed by Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships (GSC).

France Hydrogène and the Scottish Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Association (SHFCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration and cooperation between the two organisations and accelerate the deployment of hydrogen for the transition to net zero.

Crisis responders from Sailors' Society are currently seeking financial support for their efforts in assisting seafarers affected by the Red Sea conflict.