A recent study commissioned by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register and ARUP, has identified low port readiness as a major hurdle bottlenecking the […]
Greek buyers most active in Capesize sector as values increase by nearly 50% in one year
Values for Bulkers have been going from strength to strength this year, up across all ages and size categories, reports Veson Nautical. Notably the Capesize and Supramax sectors have seen […]
Sea to launch new solution to bolster sanction compliance
Maritime software provider Sea has launched a new compliance solution to help customers navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape for freight. Sea’s Vessel Compliance Management solution will enable customers to complete […]
P&O Ferries introduces 2nd hybrid vessel on Dover-Calais route
P&O Ferries has launched P&O Liberté, the second of a brand new class of vessels on the key Dover-Calais route between the UK and France. The two vessels represent a […]
IMO to open regional office in Fiji to serve the Pacific
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will open its seventh Regional Presence Office (RPO), in Suva, Fiji, to serve countries and territories in the Pacific Islands region. IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio […]
UK’s WingTek to develop new retrofit solution for harnessing wind power
Bristol-based maritime engineering start-up WingTek has won a £2.2m UK Department for Transport innovation grant to develop its WingTek Wingsail, a unique Wind Auxiliary Propulsion (WAP) system (render pictured) designed […]
Strategic Marine’s new Gen 4 crewboat pair debut into Thailand
BUOYED by its success in the offshore crew transfer sector, Strategic Marine has now made a foray into the fast-growing Thai crew boat market. The leading aluminium boat builder recently […]
Keel laying ceremony of first Cadet Training Ship being built under class of IRS
International ship classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is pleased to announce that the keel laying ceremony of the first Cadet Training Ship being built under class of IRS […]
ClassNK awards first-ever notation for improvements in living and working environment to Fuyo Kaiun bulk carrier
ClassNK has granted its ‘ELW’ (Excellent Living and Working Environment) notation to ELETTRA, a bulk carrier owned by Fuyo Kaiun Co. The vessel becomes the first in ClassNK registry to […]
Smart Green Shipping begins on-land testing of FastRig
Scotland-based Smart Green Shipping has commenced on-land testing of FastRig: a robust aluminium wingsail that harnesses wind power to deliver thrust to the ship and can reduce shipping emissions by […]