The Russia-Ukraine war may have come as a shot in the arm for overall global decarbonization efforts, but the maritime industry is still far behind in that value chain to draw those resources, with significant progress required and favorabl

Coastal pilotage This Marine Notice reminds vessel masters, owners and operators about the coastal pilotage requirements that apply within the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait, as prescribed inMarine Order 54 (Coastal pilotage) 2014(MO5

Martin Taylor, CEO of OneOcean (left) and LR Group CEO Nick Brown Lloyds Register (LR), a global provider of maritime professional services, has acquired OneOcean, a leading supplier of voyage compliance, safety and environmental solutions,

Vard Electro aims to facilitate a new generation of larger robotic vessels with the launch of SeaQ Remote to provide centralized remote operation of automated ship control systems and deck machinery in support of lean crewing, lower costs,

This article provides some guidance to Members regarding crew contracts. We will focus on the scope of PI cover in respect of crew, the best approach to ensure your liabilities are covered under your Gard PI entry, and the importance of fai

The transportation demand was lower than expected, and the freight rate of European and American routes fell Ningbo Containerized Freight Index: In the week ending Jun-17, Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) issued by Ningbo Shipping

Latest Trends on fuel transition, shipyard actions, government, ports, financing and industry players Carbon capture is said to be the key to shippings green transition. In a keynote address at the Posidonia conference, ABS chief Christophe

Palau International Ship Registrys (PISR), the worlds leading digital registry, has registered a significant rise in its ranking within the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (PMoU) Flag State The Palau International Ship Registrys (PISR), t

Two decades after the devastating Erika and Prestige accidents, the European maritime safety framework has evolved to become one of the most robust in the world. Thats according to the European Maritime Safety Report (EMSAFE), the first eve

Mounting Pressure Last Friday saw the close of the much-anticipated Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 78) meeting at the IMO. The main focus was to progressIMO policy to build an effective greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reduct

The Judging Panel for the Maritime Standard Awards 2022, which will be held at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai on Tuesday November 15th, has now been confirmed. Chaired by The Maritime Standard editor, Clive Woodbridge, the Judging Panel is made

China launched its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, in Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard on June 17th. The carrier, named after Fujian Province, was completely designed and built by the country. Fujian is Chinas first fully independently design

On June 9, the FURE VINGA, a 16,300DWTdual-fuel chemical tanker built by CMI Jinling (Yangzhou) Shipyard for Swedish ship owners,crosses Tower Bridge to visit the River Thames. The tankerwas delivered to the owner on January 19, 2021, and h

The Passing of the US Ocean Shipping Reform Act 2022 in Congress looks set to open a chapter of conflict with the worlds shipping lines. Heralded by shippers and condemned by liner firms. Ahead of his signing off on the Act, US President Bi

DNV has awarded vessel owner, TechnipFMC, its first class notation for Data Driven Verification (DDV) of Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems. In addition, Kongsberg Maritimes Dynamic Positioning Digital Survey (DPDS) has been awarded an Approv