OneLearn Global, a full-services learning technology, content, and services provider, announces the launch of its Seafarer Evaluation App (SEA), an all-in-one digital evaluation solution enabling organizations to gather all the information and evaluate the competencies of a seafarer in a single location. SEA comprises two distinct tools: CompetenSEA, designed to thoroughly evaluate the knowledge and […]
ABS-led consortium releases first two reports in alternative fuels project for EMSA
An ABS-led consortium, also including CE Delft and Arcsilea, has published the first two of up to six reports studying alternative fuels and decarbonization technologies for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). In what is claimed to be an industry first, ABS offered a ‘360-degree’ view of biofuels and ammonia, the first two fuels to […]
LR launches ‘Zero Ready Framework’ assessing readiness of vessels for operating on zero carbon fuels
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched a five-level framework for assessing the actual readiness of a vessel for the transition to zero carbon fuels. Published by LR’s Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, ‘Zero Ready Framework – helping to ensure shipping can deliver our zero-emissions future’, ranks vessel readiness for zero carbon fuel operations from 1 (highest level of […]
TT Club advocates continued vigilance to limiting container ship fires
The freight transport and logistics insurance specialist insurer, TT Club is continuing its battle to convince cargo interests, supply chain professionals and enforcement agencies that the responsibility for mitigating container ship fires is shared by numerous entities involved from end to end of the entire global supply chain. With its estimated 60-day average occurrence of […]
Panama joins GloFouling Partnerships to tackle aquatic invasive species introduced by ships’ biofouling
The GloFouling Partnerships project has expanded its outreach by welcoming Panama as one of its beneficiary countries from the Central and South America region. The Project brings together countries and key partners to respond to a global environmental problem, namely the introduction of Invasive Aquatic Species via ships’ biofouling. Invasive species have a range of […]
DNV strengthens support for wind propulsion with International Windship Association membership
DNV has joined the International Windship Association as a full member with the intention of using the membership status to further support and accelerate the uptake of wind-assisted propulsion systems by the global shipping fleet. The move positions DNV at the centre of technological, technical and political progressions in this fast-paced technology sector alongside its […]
Zero emission hydrogen USV design wins CMDC Round 2 funding
SEA-KIT International has secured funding through Round 2 of the UK’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) to design a hydrogen powered, zero emission Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV). SEA-KIT, a leading designer and builder of commercially proven USVs, worked with clean tech disruptor Bramble Energy on a successful CMDC Round 1 project to marinize a Printed […]