The review addresses critical challenges, including the implementation of the International Maritime Organization’s net-zero emissions target, maritime security concerns in the Red Sea region, and the implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention’s.
DNV has released a competence standard (ST) for methanol and a recommended practice (RP) for ammonia.
Gareth Prowse, Svitzer, provides insights into the solutions that are driving dry bulk operators towards a more sustainable future.
INTERCARGO welcomes RightShip’s recent announcement of a revised age trigger inspection timeline, following a constructive dialogue between the sector’s stakeholders, with INTERCARGO at the forefront as the representative body and voice of dry bulk shipping.
The platform is provided by 123Carbon, a Netherlands-based start-up working on decarbonising the logistics sector.
Lloyd’s Register reported that data-driven insight and technology will play an increasing role in compliant sailings but investment in these tools and equipment must be distributed across stakeholders.
The study finds that these ships spend between 4-6% of their operational time, around 15-22 days per year, waiting at anchor outside ports before being given a berth.
The installation work is expected to be completed at the end of 2025, with fuel and emission savings of approximately 10-12% anticipated on deep-sea routes between China and Brazil, South Africa, and Australia.
Jotun announces it has been invited to this year's COP 29 and the panel discussion "Navigating the Future: Bridging Shipping, Biodiversity and Decarbonization."
DeepSea said that vessel behaviour modelling is now a “solved problem”, as it delivers 99% accurate vessel modelling with EPS. Apparently, weekly fuel consumption forecasting with good data is now accurate to within 1%.
Maersk Tankers, one of the world’s largest tanker operators, is set to deploy suction sail technology on five of its MR vessels as part of its strategy to reduce its environmental footprint and advance sustainable solutions in maritime transportation.
KCC has entered into an agreement to install bound4blue suction sails on a CABU III newbuild for delivery in 3Q26.
The feasibility study will utilise a wing-shaped soft sail (manufactured by North Sails Japan, NSJ) set on derrick post of its bulk carrier to obtain wind power as assisting power for the ship’s propulsion.
ClassNK said this is the world’s first case of a notation being affixed for using green steel in a vessel.
International dry bulk shipping association backs streamlined approach to IMO's mid-term GHG reduction strategy