BAM Shipping has engaged partners to retrofit four bulk carriers with emissions-reduction technologies and fuel savings technologies that will be verified by class societies

Fleet Performance & Maintenance Regulations & Compliance

Against a background of geopolitical theatre, MEPC 83 opts for rule-making

14 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

ICS, Intertanko, BIMCO and BEMA respond to MEPC 83, urging transparency in developing IMO’s greenhouse gas, plastic pollution and underwater noise rules

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Regulations & Compliance

Union Maritime takes delivery of first wind-assisted propulsion tanker

09 Apr 2025by Craig Jallal

Union Maritime, Norsepower, Ascenz Marorka and Solent University collaborate on first AeroPower tanker Buran, featuring wind-assisted Rotor Sail technology

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fleet Performance & Maintenance Propulsion Shipbuilding & Design

Carbon intensity declines highlight regulations' impact

13 Dec 2024by Craig Jallal

IMO’s latest fleet efficiency report highlights carbon intensity reductions by 2023, crediting progress from its regulations

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Fleet Performance & Maintenance Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

Hydrogen-powered dry bulk fleet under construction for Baltic and North Sea

10 Dec 2024by Martyn Wingrove

Maris Fiducia’s Quint Vedder says his company plans to build at least two series of alternative fuel-ready bulk carriers

Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells

Fuel and emissions savings: masters vs AI-driven voyage optimisation

22 Nov 2024by Martyn Wingrove

Maritime decarbonisation will rely on machine learning, accurate weather information, real-time data analytics and energy-saving technologies, all combined

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Digitalisation Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Cruise ships, gas carriers cut fuel consumption up to 8%

18 Nov 2024by Martyn Wingrove

Energy efficiency measures have been applied to a cruise ship fleet, and by a Norwegian shipowner, resulting in fuel and emissions reduction

Fleet Performance & Maintenance

Decarbonisation challenges for bulk carriers to be explored

05 Nov 2024by Craig Jallal

One-day conference assesses regulatory impacts, emerging risks and innovative technologies reshaping the bulk carrier sector

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Carbon Capture & Storage Digitalisation Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance

Tanker industry looks at decarbonisation hurdles, EU ETS impact

31 Oct 2024by Craig Jallal

Representatives from N2 Tankers, ABB, DNV and Vertis Environmental Finance addressed EU ETS and VLCC trades

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Business & Finance Fleet Performance & Maintenance Fuels & Lubricants Regulations & Compliance

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4-stroke Engines Fuels & Lubricants Home Hybrid Propulsion Int. Tug & Salvage Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Methanol Naval Architecture & Ship Design Ports Shipbuilding & Design Terminals Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

Methanol-fuelled tugs to begin operations in 2026

Finally, the tug and towage sector will discover how methanol can become a credible alternative fuel to diesel

Batteries & Electrical Systems Ferries Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Passenger Ship Technology Propulsion Tugs / Workboats

Electric propulsion: powering the decarbonisation of close-to-shore shipping

17 Feb 2026by Luciano Santos

Home Int. Tug & Salvage New Ship Orders/Charters Ports & Terminals Regulations & Compliance Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats

Take care if local laws govern contract terms

16 Feb 2026by Simon Tatham

Air Pollution & GHG Emissions Alternative Fuels Marine Propulsion Marine Propulsion & Auxiliary Machinery Regulations & Compliance

Can Europe’s new e-fuel strategy for maritime help solve the fuel availability conundrum?

29 Jan 2026by Valentina Keys

Ballast Water Management Convention Ballast Water Management Systems Ballast Water Treatment Ballast Water Treatment Technology Container Ships Environmental Social and Governance Maritime Environmental Protection MARPOL Regulations & Compliance

2026 in marine environmental protection: rules tighten to reduce ship discharges post-2026

13 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Analyst / Bank Forecasts Business & Finance Dry Cargo Forecasts Regulations & Compliance Ship Recycling

2026 in dry bulk: more ships, lower average earnings

09 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Business & Finance Forecasts Tanker Shipping & Trade Tankers

2026 in tanker shipping and trade: deliveries, decarbonisation, shifting geopolitics

07 Jan 2026by Craig Jallal

Alternative Fuels Artificial Intelligence (AI)Fuels & Lubricants Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells Int. Tug & Salvage IoT LNG as a fuel Marine Propulsion Methanol Ports Shipbuilding & Design Tug & Salvage Tug & Towage Services Tugs / Workboats Vessel Monitoring Vessel Optimisation

2026 in tug and salvage: electric and methanol-fuelled tugs arrive

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous Vessels Bridge Equipment Bridge Systems Communications Digital Twins Digitalisation ECDIS Floating LNG Home Maritime Optimisation & Communications Navigation Optimisation & Communication Ports Satellite Communications Vessel Optimisation Voyage Planning VSAT

2026 in maritime optimisation and communications: key digitalisation technologies to transform shipping

31 Dec 2025by Martyn Wingrove

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Maritime Regulations Webinar Week

16 Dec 2025

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On 16 December, Riviera will be holding a webinar on how to achieve IMO compliance while powering sustainable shipping practices.

This webinar delivers practical guidance on managing compliance ...

Floating energy: successfully unlocking stranded gas using FLNGs and FSRUs

24 Feb 2026

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Stranded gas represents untapped value and floating LNG and FSRUs offer the quickest way to monetise it. To capitalise on these opportunities, you must master both the technology behind floating gas ...

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