New Blue Ocean Alliance launched to promote sterntube-less shipping
Thordon Bearings and Wärtsilä have announced the formation of the Blue Ocean Alliance to develop and promote a sterntube-less ship concept.
Read moreThordon Bearings and Wärtsilä have announced the formation of the Blue Ocean Alliance to develop and promote a sterntube-less ship concept.
Read moreA new report "Tides of Change: A Framework for Developing Just and Inclusive Maritime Green Corridors" co-created by the UN Global Compact, the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, and the Sustainable Shipping Initiative outlines the necessary considerations and actions required from companies and governments involved in establishing green shipping corridors around the world.
Read moreIn our special column, we are pleased to host an interview with Maria Conatser, President of the International Propeller Club who generously shares insights into the organization's latest initiatives and key priorities on their agenda, emphasizing their active pursuit of new members as they approach a century of impactful activities.
Read moreThe IMO has adopted a new voluntary speed restriction scheme in the North-West Mediterranean Sea to protect local whale populations. This area is also marked on the newly released global whale chart aimed at helping seafarers in planning their voyages to reduce the risk of vessel-whale collisions, Gard highlights.
Read moreAccording to IMO, a new simplified glossary that supports the industry to gain a better understanding of the terminologies and phraseologies used in life cycle assessments (LCA) and sustainability criteria relating to alternative marine fuels has been launched.
Read moreGerdes Green received a subsidy from the German Government for the investment in sustainable innovations for a Damen Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 currently under construction, as well as for a second vessel.
Read moreThe International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) have submitted a joint proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for a Global GHG (greenhouse gas) Fuel Standard.
Read moreWärtsilä has introduced the marine sector’s first commercially available 4-stroke engine-based solution for ammonia fuel. The new solution enables a significant advance in sustainable shipping operations – during a time in which ship owners are seeking viable options among green fuels.
Read moreThe University of Southampton has initiated a study, commissioned by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), to evaluate the relationship between measures designed to improve ship energy efficiency and the emission of underwater radiated noise (URN).
Read moreClear Seas highlights that short-sea shipping is a green and efficient solution and recent studies show it's more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly mode of transport compared to road and rail.
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