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The Port of Ceuta announced the implementation of the mandatory use of ISO 22192 mass flow meters, the first Mediterranean port to do so.

The CEO of the NIOEC stated that plans are underway to install electronic locks and other equipment on oil tankers.

The Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced the signing of a MoU for the establishment of a Korea-Australia green shipping route.

The MPA conducted a table-top exercise (TTX) with Indonesia and Malaysia to enhance coordination and strengthen oil spills response.

DNV has issued guidance on how shipowners can navigate the complexities of sustainable ship recycling under various regulations. 

The Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC) has issued a publication on the role of advanced coatings in reducing emissions and improving vessel efficiency without requiring major structural modifications.

A new report by IMOCARES has highlighted key actions to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from domestic shipping in Africa and the Caribbean.

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (HD KSOE) has secured a 538.3 billion won ($371 million) order to build four LNG bunkering vessels, each with a capacity of 18,000 cubic meters.

HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has secured its first order of the year with a contract worth KRW 127.1 billion to build an 18,000㎥ LNG bunkering vessel for H-Line Shipping. 

GTT, COSCO SHIPPING LNG Investment (CSLNG), and COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry (CHI) have signed a cooperation agreement to develop LNG and ethane carriers, floating LNG units, and ammonia-fueled solutions for VLCCs.