Environment
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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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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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Shipping of plastic pellets faces greater scrutiny
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed new guidance on several environmental issues following the latest meeting of the regulator’s…
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CMB.TECH to own first-ever ammonia-powered boxship
CMB.TECH has ordered the world’s first ammonia-powered container vessel in partnership with Yara Clean Ammonia, North Sea Container Line, and…
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Chemship vessel becomes first chemical tanker in the world to be fitted with sail kit
Chemship is celebrating becoming the first chemical tanker owner in the world to install wind propulsion. The Dutch owner has…
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Shipping’s largest sector lags behind in green investments
Dry bulk stands out among the major shipping sectors as the least willing to invest in green new tonnage. According…
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Geneva Dry Dialogues: ABS
The dry bulk sector, which accounts for a substantial part of the global shipping industry, faces unique challenges on its…
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Oil from capsized vessel off Tobago makes its way back to Venezuela
Illicit oil shipped from Venezuela at the end of last month is making its way back home albeit in the…
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Liner bosses discuss potential for nuclear
The heads of two of the world’s largest containerlines have discussed how they see the role of nuclear power in…
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K Line buys French kite manufacturer
The biggest client of a ship kite system originally developed by Airbus has become such a fan that it has…
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