24 August 2026

ShipNerd

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Scientists Warn Global Warming Will Accelerate – Due to Reduction in Ship Pollution

A new study published in Oxford Open Climate Change, suggests global warming will accelerate due to reduction in ship pollution

There is risk of cargo diversion in view of the EU ETS on shipping which affects the competitiveness of EU ports and all the supply chains related.

Norsepower, IINO Lines, and Mizuho Leasing combine to launch a ground-breaking rotor sail leasing initiative to remove the financial barriers.

The MPA will launch the digital bunkering initiative on 1/10/2023, becoming the first port to implement electronic bunker delivery notes (e-BDN).

Berge Bulk, launches its windpowered Newcastlemax bulker, with four retrofitted BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies.

MOL Aims for Full-scale Introduction of Starlink Satellite Communication, Targeting More Than 200 vessels, 140 vessels by the end of 2023.

Maersk has decided to install Starlink Internet, the pioneering satellite constellation developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, on its fleet.

Lomar collaborates with Alicia Bots, implementing Autonomous hull cleaning technology on vessels for biofouling control and emissions reduction.

The EU ETS will include shipping from 1 January 2024. The NorthStandard has spoken to Verifavia to understand the implications on ship purchase.

AMSA issued a ban for the V.Ships container ship Big Lilly from Australian waters for 90 days, for serious safety and maintenance issues.