Tag: energy efficiency

As the maritime industry navigates the growing regulatory demands to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency, ship operators are increasingly looking for practical solutions to comply with the IMO’s requirements. According to AkzoNobel, one effective and accessible approach is the application of high-quality antifouling coatings.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a notice drawing attention to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO’s) non-mandatory revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater radiated noise from shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life.

Elomatic and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding signed a framework agreement on maritime energy efficiency, alternative fuels and digitalization.

Lloyd's Register (LR) has published a new report which explores how optimised propellers and propulsion energy-saving devices (ESDs) can potentially deliver measurable fuel savings, regulatory compliance, and long-term operational resilience.

During the 2025 GREEN4SEA Singapore Forum, Capt. Satinder Singh Virdi, Principal Consultant, Head, Research and Development, Maritime Advisory (Singapore/Asia-Pac), AFNI, FRINA, DNV, delivered a presentation on the role of energy efficiency measures in achieving decarbonization and emission compliance within the maritime industry.

The EU Commission has assessed the final National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) submitted by Member States, identifying progress toward the 2030 climate and energy targets. 

GCMD partnered up with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to advance maritime decarbonisation through sustainable finance.

The European Union is seeking submissions under the Maritime Low Emission Network (MarLEN) initiative for research and innovation projects.

BIMCO has announced the adoption of the Energy Efficiency Data Sharing Clause for Time Charter Parties 2025.

HEMEXPO has joined the EU-funded SEASTARS project (Sustainable Emission Abatement Strategies & Technologies for Advanced Revolution Ships), a Horizon Innovation Action initiative.