Environment
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Global greenhouse gas levy likely in 2027
The 81st meeting of the Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) wrapped up at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) last week…
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Geneva Dry Dialogues: Marfin Management
Wind propulsion adoption will gain greater traction this year as data from trials make a convincing investment argument. That’s the…
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World’s first ammonia bunkering terminal to be built in Norway
The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection has given its approval to the construction of the planned ammonia bunkering facility at…
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U-Ming Singapore and Itochu to own and operate ammonia dual-fuel bulkers
The Singapore arm of Taiwanese shipowner U-Ming Marine Transport has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japanese trading house…
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World’s highest court to deliberate whether states must tackle climate impacts from international shipping beyond the IMO
While the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting is still ongoing at the London headquarters of the International Maritime Organization…
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zero44 launches calculator for FuelEU Maritime regulation costs
CO2 management specialist zero44 has released a new tool that will help shipping companies understand the financial impact of the…
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Study finds ports are not ready to handle onboard captured carbon dioxide
A recent study commissioned by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register and Arup, has…
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New British wind propulsion tech readies for market
The UK is leading many of the world’s wind propulsion efforts in shipping with new tech coming to market. Bristol-based…
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Louis Dreyfus Armateurs showcases liquid hydrogen-based SOV concept
French family-owned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has revealed a new offshore wind service operation vessel (SOV) capable of running…
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Opposing teams line up for next week’s MEPC
The eighty-first session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) will take place next week where the focus will be…
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Cape diversions see box shipping EU ETS outlays leap by 191%
Persistent missile attacks by Houthi rebels on ships plying the Red Sea route have led to soaring emissions liabilities for…
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Norway’s bad IMO diet plan for shipping: a solution that causes more harm than good
Faig Abbasov from the NGO Transport & Environment argues that a proposal under discussion at the International Maritime Organization would…
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Union Maritime taps wind-assisted propulsion for LR2 newbuilds
UK shipowner Union Maritime has moved to fit two of its LR2 tankers under construction in China with BAR Tech…
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Capsized barge stops spilling oil off Tobago
The oil spill from a capsized barge near the Caribbean island of Tobago has stopped. Trinidad and Tobago’s government said…
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Nike ties the knot with CMA CGM on biofuels
American sportswear giant Nike has contracted French liner CMA CGM to use sustainable biofuel for a part of its maritime…
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Contractual issues arising from EU ETS implementation explained
Helen Barden and Mark Smith from NorthStandard answer questions arising from the first months of Europe’s Emissions Trading System being…
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NYK unveils how it plans to get its car carriers to comply with new Californian emissions rules
A giant black pipe will be inserted into the funnels of Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) car carriers calling at ports…
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Rotterdam World Gateway terminal to provide shore-based power for all vessels
Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) container terminal has decided to equip its entire quayside with shore-based power for all vessels. The…
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Biden administration announces $3bn clean ports investment
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the launch of a $3bn clean ports program to fund zero-emission port…
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The year ahead in green tech
What can shipping expect in terms of green technology breakthroughs in the months ahead? The final installment in Maritime CEO’s…
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