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If we can’t deliver ammonia near $650 per tonne, in large volumes, we don’t have a market. But if we can, and I believe we can, shipping has a viable, scalable path to net zero. …

Just how big a mountain shipping has to climb if it is to keep up with the green goals set by the International Maritime Organization(IMO) has been set in sharp relief with the latest disclosure report from the Sea Cargo Charter, whose m …

The global shipping industry is preparing for a net-zero transformation that will have a sector-wide impact on everything from supply chains and business models, to ships, ports and the maritime workforce. …

Demand for advanced propeller retrofits and energy-saving devices (ESDs) has nearly quadrupled since 2020 to enhance energy efficiency to meet tightening emissions regulations.  …

According to DNV’s latest report, Maritime Safety Trends 2014-2024 - Preparing for future risks, the number of maritime safety incidents increased by 42% between 2018 and 2024, while during the same period the global fleet grew by …

According to Norway’s energy research and business intelligence company Rystad Energy, biofuels, which are compatible with existing ship engines and can, therefore, be adopted ‘with relative ease’, the capacity to provide biofuels like b …

Allianz’s latest Safety and Shipping Review makes a stark warning about the dangers posed to the global merchant fleet by the worsening geopolitical climate.  …

The brief, ‘IMO’s policy measures: What’s next for shipping’s fuel transition?’, uses total cost of ownership (TCO) modelling by UMAS and UCL and more than 30 stakeholder interviews to analyze the sector’s capital investment and …

As informed, the Global Ro-Ro Community consisting of Japan’s maritime sector titans Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), Mitsui O.S.K. …

ECSA European Shipowners has received with open arms the adoption of the Szczecin Declaration on the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy, hailing it as a “strong and clear” signal that protectionism has no right to a seat at the mar …

Instead of acting solely as a cost driver, the FuelEU Maritime regulation could create a net financial gain, potentially around €250 million, according to a recent analysis by maritime data and compliance firm OceanScore. …

An alliance of non-profits and industry coalitions, collectively representing 82 clean maritime and green hydrogen industry stakeholders, has urged the European Union (EU) to adopt “stronger” policies to support the shipping ind …

One of the most comprehensive snapshots of industry action towards shipping decarbonisation was published today.   …

Incorporating carbon dioxide (CO2) captured from heavy fuel oil (HVO) combustion onboard ships into concrete production provides the highest emissions reduction—up to 60%—among all utilization pathways, a new study suggests. …

As disclosed, the study used UMAS’ Global Maritime Transport Model to assess the relative costs and potential impacts of technology transitions within international shipping under three core scenarios. …

As of 1 May 2025, the Mediterranean Sea has officially been designated an Emission Control Area (ECA) under MARPOL Annex VI. …

The European Commission has adopted another key measure to crackdown on the so-called shadow fleet passing through its waters. …

In April 2025, the IMO adopted a global carbon pricing mechanism for shipping, to take effect in 2028, with a $100-per-tonne levy on CO₂ emissions above targets. …

Organisations representing suppliers of ammonia, methanol, LNG, green hydrogen and wind propulsion have welcomed the ‘strong signals’ sent by the IMO’s global GHG pricing agreement, which they hope will help accelerate investment in both …

Following earlier announcements and proposals to tackle China’s dominance in the maritime and shipbuilding sectors, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has laid out plans to introduce fees on Chinese ships calling …

On April 16, 2025, a fire broke out aboard the Maltese-flagged Ro-Ro cargo vessel Delphine while moored at the CLdN terminal in Zeebrugge, Belgium. …

Today – the Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) publishes its second industry good practice guidelines entitled ‘Fire Response – High Level Guidelines’. …

Shipowners left scratching their heads about the potential financial penalties they face from the new net-zero framework agreement penned at the International Maritime Organization last week have been given a solution. …

Greek owner Atlas Maritime and Danish shipping investment firm European Maritime Finance (EMF) have confirmed a lucrative asset play involving at least one of their car carrier newbuildings. …

Negotiators at the UN’s shipping body (IMO) managed to clinch a deal that might save multilateralism for another day, but will likely lead to the destruction of rainforests by promoting first-generation biofuels, says T&E. …

The Trump administration has upended what it calls “blatantly unfair” talks to set a carbon tax on international shipping and has vowed "reciprocal measures" to shield U.S. …

he International Maritime Organization (IMO) opened a critical round of negotiations aimed at finalizing new binding regulations to steer international shipping towards net-zero emissions over the next 25 years.  …

Accelerating its push for global expansion, China’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has launched its latest roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) car carrier, BYD Xi’an. …

Italy’s energy company Eni, compatriot shipbuilder Fincantieri, and classification society RINA have unveiled a new study that aims to contribute to accelerating the decarbonization of the maritime transport sector, in line with the net …

The Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 19) met for its 19th session from 31 March to 1 April 2025, chaired by Mr. Sveinung Oftedal (Norway). …

A German city is producing methanol for ships from wastewater in a world-first. …

The shipping sector will be brought under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) from next year under new green maritime plans unveiled today which will see vessels soon use future fuels and plug into charge ports as part of the UK’s n …

Future fuels and harbor charge points have found themselves at the heart of the UK’s new major plan to decarbonize its fleet by 2050 while simultaneously supporting coastal economies. …

The ETF made its points clearly to the discussion during the recent Connecting Ports Session edition “Port Work in Transition – Balancing progress and change in sustainability, automation, and digitalization,” held on the 20 Mar …

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has delivered the first hybrid roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ship to Luxembourg-based shipping company CLdN. …

As the shipping industry continues its transition to carbon-neutral fuels, ammonia and hydrogen are emerging as possible fuel options, however mandatory regulations governing their use are not yet in place. …

There appears to be a more even balance between demand and supply of ro-ro capacity for finished vehicle movements and rates appear to be dropping but the situation remains complex …

The European Union has unveiled its Clean Industrial Deal that will prioritise the domestic production of renewable fuels for aviation and shipping, among a host of measures worth more than EUR100bn ($105m) designed to green many industr …

Shipmanagers have expressed concerns in connection with the International Maritime Organization’s future net-zero framework and have suggested changes which they believe would make the proposals more effective. …

International efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping took a step forward as the IMO's Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 18) concluded its latest round of discussions. …

Thirteen additional countries supported a global carbon levy on shipping at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) climate talks in London this week. However, its adoption still seems to be a long way off. …

For Europe to meet its decarbonization objectives, a ‘robust’ supply chain for renewable and low-carbon fuels must be built on the continent, Clean Maritime Fuels Platform, an industry initiative that aims to improve communication betwee …

With the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) set to take effect this year, shipowners should ensure compliance with regulatory controls and inspections governing ship recycling for their vessels. DNV’s latest guidance paper “Safe and Green Recycling for Ship Owners” outlines how they can work in line with both existing EU Ship Recycling Regulations (EU SRR) and the HKC, coming into effect on June 26, 2025. …

With the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) set to take effect this year, shipowners should ensure compliance with regulatory controls and inspections governing ship recycling for their vessels. …

Maritime-related initiatives are among 39 innovative projects—-dedicated to deploying alternative fuel infrastructure—that have been selected by the European Commission. …

The International Maritime Organization (IMO)—the world’s shipping regulator— prepares to address a range of pressing issues in 2025, with the top three being dark fleet, decarbonization and geopolitical pressures. …

DNV has launched a new family of class notations, Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS), providing a framework for how autoremote vessels can achieve equivalent or higher safety compared to conventional vessels. …

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has joined 47 governments in a joint submission to the final round of negotiations at the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) to adopt a maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emis …

The shipping industry is standing on the cusp of a major transformation with FuelEU Maritime now in force, compelling maritime stakeholders to meet the European Union’s (EU) decarbonization goals and pushing for ‘significant’ emissions r …

The number of vessels ordered with alternative-fueled capability is growing with 27 ammonia and 322 methanol-fueled vessels currently on the orderbooks, according to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights platform. …