24 August 2026
Shipping EU ETS New Provisional Agreement from 2024
The European Union Council and Parliament have reached a provisional deal to include shipping in the EU emissions trading system (EU-ETS).
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New Ship Design Tool Reduces Lead Time Up to 50%
C-Job Naval Architects and VIKTOR have worked together on the ACD Resistance Module, a tool that will benefit shipowners during the ship design process.
Alexandroupolis FSRU Starts the Conversion Works
Conversion of GasLog’s DNV-classed LNG carrier Gaslog Chelsea, which was recently renamed as Alexandroupolis FSRU, has kicked off at the Keppel shipyard in Singapore.
BSM Faces the New EU ETS Impact on Shipping
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) is developing an IT platform that will cover the entire compliance process with the EU ETS (Emissions Trading System) set to be introduced in 2024.
Canada Deepens BWTS Protection With New Program
Canada deepens ballast water (BWTS) protection by announcing the launch of the Ballast Water Innovation Program, part of its Oceans Protection Plan.
How to Use the New Biofuels in Shipping
What is the safe operation of ships using biofuels and/or biofuel blends and how to comply with international regulations when using these fuels?
Wing Sail Model Tested in KTH L2000 Wind Tunnel
Oceanbird, a JV backed by Alfa Laval and Wallenius, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology are performing extensive tests on the Oceanbird wing model in the KTH L2000 wind tunnel.
Underwater Radiated Noise From Ships – New Imo Guidelines 2023
IMO has decided to raise awareness of underwater radiated noise from ships by issuing updated non-mandatory guidelines.
Chinese Shipyards Hit New Record 49% Market Share in 2022
In 2022, Chinese shipyards reached a market share of 49% and for the first time exceeded the combined market share of Japanese and South Korean shipyards.
Bow Windshield, New Rising Containership Feature
The bow windshield first invented by MOL could be set to go mainstream with news that two of the world’s largest liners have been installed on a flagship in its fleet.