In what is being called a milestone for the emergence of alternative fuels for the maritime sector, the first bunkering of certified bio-LNG was completed off Norway. The emergence of the fuel is a critical step toward meeting the requirements of the FuelEU Maritime regulations and demonstrates a pathway for the industry with alternative fuels. […]
Decades after other industries embraced digital transformation, shipping still relies on email chains, phone calls, and gut feel. But AI and data-driven decision-making are starting to challenge the status quo, forcing companies to rethink how they operate. Some shipowners and operators see AI as a buzzword. Others see it as an existential threat. The reality? […]
After the fatal allision between a small vessel and the giant crane ship Saipem 7000 last year, the Netherlands’ safety board has called on Rotterdam’s pilots and on a prominent ship repair yard to carry out better planning before navigational evolutions in tight harbor basins. On February 21, 2024, the Saipem 7000 collided with […]
Louis Dreyfus Amateurs, which today is focused on offshore services, cargo and port operations, and logistics, is set to be acquired by Paris-based private equity firm InfraVia. The firm had been seeking capital from investors to fuel its growth. According to the announcement, the Louis-Dreyfus family which is the shareholders of the company has entered […]
A tidal wave of new regulations is set to hit the global maritime sector this year, representing fresh, highly-complex compliance challenges. From environmental performance to evolving security and safety standards, the shipping industry faces a raft of new rules intended to ensure safe operations and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this article, Stamatis […]
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has announced a deal to bring Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to the Kingdom for the first time. In order to make aviation more sustainable, SAF and Lower-Carbon Aviation Fuel (LCAF) are two fuels specifically developed to help reduce greenhouse gas […]
A Russian research vessel has gone down because of heavy icing conditions at the port of Novorossiysk, Russia, according to dissident media outlet Crimean Wind. The small research vessel Ashamba, operated by the Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, was moored at a marina in Novorossiysk last weekend during a severe winter storm. The crew could not […]
As the industry prepares for the commercial introduction of the first ammonia-fueled marine engines, efforts are continuing to develop the infrastructure that will be needed to support ammonia at scale as a fuel for the maritime industry. Japan’s NYK Group (Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha) working in partnership with Seatrium and its design company LMG Marine, […]
The buyers’ alliance established in 2023 to spur demand for decarbonization in shipping officially opened its second, larger tender for shipping services this time requiring the use of the e-fuel. It comes as the first contract which was awarded to Hapag-Lloyd for low-emission shipper services is set to kick off in 2025 and run into […]
Researchers in France and Cyprus have debuted an autonomous drone sub system that is designed to reside on reefs and monitor environmental conditions on long timescales, without human intervention for recharging or maintenance. The “EONIOS” project, a joint effort between French AUV builder Arkeocean, the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI), Cypriot tech firm […]
A new joint venture is seeking tankers as it plans to modernize and expand the regional oil trade from Nigeria and into West Africa. Stena Bulk reports it is forming the partnership with offshore operator Caverton Marine and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Shipping. It comes as the government of Nigeria is calling […]
The Panama Canal Authority is pushing forward with a key project to expand its water resources for canal operations while also emphasizing the vital trade role of its operations. The authority is taking the necessary steps to prepare for the future ignoring the threats from Donald Trump. Media reports indicate an uneasiness standstill after […]
