Astomos Energy Corporation (Astomos) and NYK Line have released a statement that on February 26th, they  completed a pilot on the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier Lycaste Peace, bunkering FAME B24 marine biofuel in Singapore.

Synergy group provides tailor-made Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to female seafarers on more than 60 vessels. The gear was designed by textile engineers in conjunction with female seafarers and maritime safety experts.

The Maritime Safety Committee, at its 106th session (2 to 11 November 2022), approved the revised Procedure for responding to DSC distress alerts by ships, as set out in the annex, prepared by the Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), at its ninth session (21 to 30 June 2022).

The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore, has released a media statement on its efforts and plan on achieving better efficiency, safety, and productivity through technology.

Hong Kong Merchant Shipping, has released an information note on the revised GMDSS Operating Guidance for Ships in Distress Situations.

The Baltic Exchange, the world’s independent source of maritime market data, has issued its report for the last week, 27/2 to 3/3 of 2023, to provide information on the tanker market performance.

CMA CGM, a container transportation and shipping company based in France, has released its 2022 financial results, in which it evaluates last year's shipping economy, forecasting this year's course. 

On March 5th, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) succeeded in its efforts to refloat the grounded container ship MSC Istanbul and the vessel has resumed its journey.

DNV has released a technical update on the use of biofuels or biofuel blends to clarify the regulatory status and other considerations on the usage of such fuels. Seeing that biofuels are one of many ways to comply with the IMO’s strategy on the reduction of Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG) emissions from ships, DNV provides a summary of regulatory issues, safety and operational aspects.

The United States of America, the Republic of Fiji, the Republic of Panama and the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership have announced their intent to engage in technical cooperation to help facilitate the establishment of green shipping corridors.