BIMCO has launched a Ship Recycling Alliance to help accelerate safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships. The alliance will co-ordinate the voices of the ship recycling industry and the shipping industry and help facilitate the glo

SIMOPs of Methanol Bunkering at Busan New Port (Source: Hyodong Shipping Co., Ltd.) In a significant step towards establishing eco-friendly maritime practices, South Korea successfully conducted its first Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPs) of

Lloyds Register (LR) has awarded the maritime industrys first Enhanced Antifouling Type Approval to GIT Coatings. The development of this new type of approval sets a new standard for antifouling coatings to address the growing need for effe

Meeting maritime d ecarbonisation targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050 remains achievable, but stakeholders need to take direct action sooner rather than later, according to ERMA FIRST Group. Set against a still evolving regulatory framework and

Exciting news from the Port of Gothenburg! The newly launched RoRo shipping service, operated by COSCO Shipping, now offers a direct connection between Scandinavia and major ports in Singapore and China. This new route is a game changer for

NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (NSU) and Vale International SA (Vale:) have reached an agreement to install rotor sails (H:35m x D:5m x 5 unites) manufactured by Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. (Anemoi) on 400,000dwt-type VLOC, NSU TUBARAO(th

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee unveiled the 2024 Policy Address, introducing major initiatives to elevate the citys maritime and port industries. Key highlights include: Establishing the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board to

A project assessing the technical feasibility of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) in the shipping sector, carried out by the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Stena Bul

The 23rd Singapore International Bunkering Conference (SIBCON), organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), was opened today by Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environmen

The Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping (HKCoS) marked its official establishment with a grand launch reception at the COSCO Shipping headquarters in Hong Kong. The event was graced by esteemed guests, including Mr. Yin Zhonghua, Deputy Director

BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have developed a guide which aims to help the shipping industry understand and reduce underwater radiated noise from ships and help the industry implement the underwater noise guidelines

On Friday, September 20, 2024, the Xinde Marine Forum in London brought together industry leaders under the theme Innovation and Cooperation for the Sustainable Future of Shipping. The forum, held at The Nash in Pall Mall, attracted over 15

In an exciting milestone for green shipping, the 400,000-DWT ore carrier SOHAR MAX has successfully docked at the No. 6 berth of Zhoushan COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry marking the beginning of its retrofit journey. Under the assistance of f

The Xinde Marine Forum London 2024 Innovation and Cooperation for the Sustainable Future of Shipping took place on Sept 20 in London, attracting over 120 senior executives, experts, and government representatives from China, the United King

International dry bulk shipping association backs streamlined approach to IMOs mid-term GHG reduction strategy INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, reaffirms its commitment to sustainable shipping by advocating