The Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of leading global shipping lines have issued a joint declaration at COP 28 calling for an end date for fossil-only powered newbuilds and urging global regulator the IMO to create the regulatory conditions to accelerate the transition to green fuels. Global temperatures are breaching critical levels, creating more frequent and […]
DP World has joined the First Movers Coalition (FMC), setting a target of 5% of its 5% of its marine power will come from hybrid engines and zero-emission fuels by 2030, making clear its commitment to decarbonisation through the adoption of emerging technologies to accelerate a green and inclusive transition to a net zero future. […]
Jamaica’s commitments to its maritime development and future growth go hand in hand with its support of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the country’s Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT) said this week as the country celebrated its re-election to Category C of the IMO Council. Leading Jamaica’s delegation to the 33rd IMO […]
The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization has elected the following States to be Members of the Council for the 2024-2025 biennium: Category (a): 10 States with the largest interest in providing international shipping services (listed in alphabetical order): China, Greece, Italy, Japan, Liberia, Norway, Panama, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the […]
Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) is set to further boost operational efficiency on its vessels, as crew members will be able to prepare for the new regime of the SIRE 2.0 ship inspection programme with the help of a world-first digital Self-Assessment Tool. The new Kaiko Systems solution will enable seafarers to prioritise their daily tasks better […]
Ahead of the COP28 climate change conference taking place over the next two weeks in the UAE, the Blue Sky Maritime Coalition (BSMC) has released a new report entitled ‘Roadmap to Net-Zero Emissions: North American Waterborne Transportation’. The report envisions industry-wide decarbonisation by 2050 and identifies the guiding principles and key actions that will help […]
Key stakeholders from across the offshore wind industry and from around the world joined ABS in a standing-room-only event to explore the state of the industry during the ABS fourth annual Offshore Wind Forum. Attendees represented all segments of the industry including shipyards, offshore service providers, vessel owners, wind developers, marine engineering firms and government […]
Bureau Veritas has launched its first classification Rules for hydrogen-fuelled ships (NR678) to support the safe development of hydrogen propulsion in the maritime sector. The rules outline technical requirements for the safe bunkering, storage, preparation, distribution, and use of hydrogen as fuel for power generation on board. Monitoring and control systems are also covered, addressing […]
