Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd (Anemoi), a leader in wind-assisted propulsion systems, was awarded a Type Approval Design Certificate from classification society DNV for its Rotor Sail design measuring 5 metres in diameter and 35 metres in

Data from the ICS Barometer Report 2023-2024 - launched today - has demonstrated the positive impact that improved clarity from governmental bodies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have had on the sector. The comprehens

Greek shipping companies are set to face a total bill of over 175m in penalties incurred under FuelEU Maritime after it takes effect next year but can also capitalise on the use of alternative fuels both to curb their financial exposure and

Inchcape Shipping Services, a global leader in port agency and maritime services, is proud to announce the opening of its newest office at the strategic port of Arica in Chile. This expansion is a significant milestone for Inchcape, positio

On September 9, 2024, Shanghai Dahua Shipping（Chinese name：上海大华海运） launched its first Arctic voyage with the Panamax bulk carrier PORTIA（IMO9283980）. This marks the companys entry into the Arctic shipping lane, an exci

QatarEnergy has signed an agreement with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for the construction of 6 additional state-of-the-art QC-Max vessels, bringing the total number of LNG vessels on order under its fleet expansion program t

On September 9, 2024, COSCO SHIPPING Energys Board of Directors approved the construction of two 175,000 m LNG carriers through its subsidiary Shanghai COSCO Shipping LNG Investment. The vessels will be built at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry

On September 9, 2024, Nanjing Tanker Corporation (a sister company of China Merchants Energy Shipping，and subsidiary of China Merchants Group.) approved the construction of an 18,000dwt chemical tanker at its subsidiary Nanjing Yangyang C

Ocean Network Express (ONE), HMM (HMM) and Yang Ming Marine Transportation (Yang Ming) are pleased to announce that the three companies will continue to cooperate closely under the new alliance name Premier Alliance, effective for five year

Wu Gang, Chief Expert at the No. 708 Research Institute of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), recently shared updates on Chinas ongoing project to design and build its first heavy icebreaker. Once operational, this heavy icebreake

Europe, with its centuries-old maritime legacy, remains a shipping hub despite the recent shift in the global economic focus towards the East. In the past few days, I led a delegation from the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board to visit Germ

BW LNG is pleased to announce the signing of a 10-year charter with the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO), Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, to deploy a Floating Storage Unit (FSU) for national energy needs. In addition, NEPCO will acquire

OCIMF has successfully completed the transition to SIRE 2.0 and withdrawn SIRE VIQ7 tanker inspection option The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has successfully transitioned the marine industry to its digitalised version o

On September 3rd, five new vessel designs from China State Shipbuilding Corporations (CSSC) Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute received Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates during the SMM Hamburg Maritime Exhibition. These desi

HighMate C20 Cargo Hold Cleaning Robot RobotPlusPlus , an engineering-led company that develops working-at-height robots, launched itsHighMate C20 Cargo Hold Cleaning Robotthis week with live demonstrations at the SMM 2024 conference in Ham