28 November 2024
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.
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First inline shaft generator retrofit for the maritime industry
Wärtsilä has successfully completed an inline shaft generator retrofit on the ‘Berge Toubkal’, a cape-size bulk carrier owned by Singapore-based Berge Bulk.
New methanol fuel cell-based power generator
Blue World Technologies has launched CellPack™ Stationary, a methanol fuel cell-based power generator to replace conventional fossil-based generators.
Rapid adoption of green fuel cells in marine markets
IDTechEx released a report outlining the adoption of green fuel cells in marine markets, running on alternatives such as green hydrogen and ammonia, as some of the most promising solutions.
Shipping in the EU’s Emission Trading System (ETS) from 2024
The EU’s legislative bodies have reached an agreement on including shipping in its Emission Trading System (EU ETS). Requirements, scope, phase in, exemptions and derogations, how to comply, penalties and many more.
ESG, decarbonization & energy crisis in the limelight.
DNV Greek Technical Committee: debate on how the global energy crisis and socioeconomic transformations affect the shipping market.
Greek shipping companies fined in the U.S.
Greek-based shipping companies were ordered to pay $2 million over violations of pollution acts in the U.S.
Rightship’s maritime environmental predictions for 2023
RightShip's team of sustainability and environmental experts give their predictions and ‘ones to watch’ for the maritime industry in 2023.
Israel introduces lower in-port fuel sulphur limits
Vessels calling at Israeli ports will need to use marine fuels with a 0.10% maximum sulphur content from February 2023.
BIMCO responds to criticism on CII charter clause
After criticism from shipping heavyweights over the CII operations clause, BIMCO has ensured to take the advice onboard.