Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (MPUVNL), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) towards classification and certification of solar-electric boats.

The Baltic Exchange, the world’s independent source of maritime market data, has issued its report for the last week, 4 – 8 March 2024, to provide information of the bulk market performance.

In its latest Crew Watch publication, Britannia P&I Club explains that understanding and respecting the cultural sensitivities of different regions is crucial to ensuring a smooth and successful port visit. 

Lloyd's Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to Seaspan Corporation for their Next Generation Feeder Ship Design, developed by Technolog.

Houthis' aggression continues against vessel transiting the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, with them launching multiple attacks, threatening the lives of innocent seafarers. 

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), in the first five months of 2024, U.S. imports of renewable diesel averaged 30,000 barrels per day (b/d), approaching the monthly record set in May 2023.

The Sea Cargo Charter (SCC) has welcomed South32, an Australian mining and metals company, as its newest signatory.

PSA Antwerp has announced a Formal Investment Decision (FID) to implement an advanced shore power installation at the Europa Terminal by 2026.

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is collaborating with shipowner Selar, designer Cormoran/Ship-ST and shipyard CNOI on the certification of  Captain Arctic, Selar’s pioneering polar expedition cruise designed to operate with close to zero carbon emissions.

A qualitative survey of shipowners conducted by design and engineering consultancy, Houlder, has highlighted that uncertainty is perceived by shipowners as hindering shipping’s energy transition.