IMO reports that it has agreed on an illustration of a possible draft outline of an ‘IMO net-zero framework’ for cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from international shipping. This marks […]
Statement from ICS following conclusion of MEPC 81 meeting
“We welcome the progress made during these intensive negotiations to achieve net zero emissions from shipping, and the support received from around 60 Member States for a flat rate contribution […]
MEPC 81: Support for pricing shipping’s GHG emissions grows but ‘important pieces of puzzle still missing’, say environmental groups
As this week’s meeting of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 81) winds down, the Clean Shipping Coalition (CSC) welcomed the growing support for a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions […]
Newyonder’s streaming service rockets to 500 curated titles
Newyonder, the rapidly expanding “Patagonia of Media”, a curated global streaming service that takes you on a journey across every corner of the globe, all from your own sofa, rockets […]
PSA International posts ‘resilient’ results for 2023 despite challenging market conditions
PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) handled 94.8 million TEUs for the year ended 31 December 2023, representing a growth of 4.3% compared to 2022. PSA Singapore contributed 38.8 million TEUs, […]
U-Ming Singapore and ITOCHU plan ammonia dual-fuel bulker partnership
U-Ming Marine Transport (S) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tokyo-based ITOCHU Corporation to explore discussions on jointly owning and operating ammonia dual-fuel bulk carriers. Leveraging U-Ming’s experience […]
Swedish Club delivers a firm foundation for future growth
The Swedish Club reported positive results for 2023, combined with an emphasis on supporting its members, strengthening its core business and structuring the organisation to prepare for the challenges the […]
ClassNK certifies world’s first onboard CCS installation on EVERGREEN Neopanamax container vessel
ClassNK has granted its ‘SCCS-Full’ class notation to EVER TOP (pictured), a Neopanamax container vessel owned by EVERGREEN. The notation signifies that the vessel is now equipped with an onboard […]
MHSS launches book series for seafarers’ mental wellbeing
Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS), a leading provider of mental health support services in the maritime industry, has published a comprehensive series of books tailored specifically to supporting seafarers in […]
Sustainable shipping fuels can reach cost parity with fossil fuels by 2035, says Wärtsilä report
Sustainable shipping fuels could reach cost parity with fossil fuels as early as 2035 with the help of decisive emissions policy such as carbon taxes and emissions limits, according to […]
New safety rules needed for methanol-fuelled vessels: Survitec
A new fire safety study by global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has revealed that existing fire-fighting methods used to extinguish machinery space spray and pool fires on conventionally fuelled […]
1K and counting – Sailors’ Society MyWellness app is a real hit with seafarers
More than one thousand seafarers are now on the way to living their best life at sea, thanks to Sailors’ Society’s MyWellness app – and they are strongly recommending the […]