Environment
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Maritime CEO Forum: Dry bulk’s slow recovery
Last week’s dry bulk session during the Maritime CEO Forum in Hong Kong covered plenty of topics. Moderated by Mandarin…
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RightShip’s Qi to unlock IMO 2020 compliance transparency
Australian vetting and safety firm RightShip is asking operators of vessels over 8,000 dwt to confirm their compliant fuel choices…
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Volume uptake of gas as fuel awaits the conversion of LNG-ready tonnage
LNG-fuelled newbuildings will remain a minor component of the global fleet going forward, says Stuart Nicoll from Maritime Strategies International.…
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Weekly Bunker: Credit crunch approaching
Earlier this week 4 cargoes totalling 80,000 of VLSFO in Singapore changed hands in a single day, with Hin Leong…
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Rhenus develops new vessel for ‘European shipping 2.0’
The Rhenus-Arkon-Shipinvest shipping company has started to set up its own ecological short sea fleet. It has placed orders for…
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Proman Stena Bulk orders methanol tanker pair at GSI
Proman Stena Bulk, the joint venture formed last month by Switzerland’s Proman Shipping and Sweden’s Stena Bulk, has signed contracts…
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IAPH signs with PortXL to drive sustainability projects
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has signed agreement with PortXL, the world’s first maritime accelerator, opening up…
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Hyundai Heavy develops new multi-power grid system for big boxships
South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries has developed a multi-power grid system for 15,000+ teu ships, which will slash emissions. The…
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New waste collector solution enters market
SpillTech, the Norwegian company which specialises in oil spill recovery equipment and systems to collect waste in ports, is expanding…
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2020 – 2050: Tackling decarbonisation together, one step at a time, starting now
Steve Cadden from industry coalition SEA\LNG writes exclusively for Splash today. Watching the global coverage of New Delhi’s toxic air…
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A midlife crisis? Ships above 15 years may miss the cut for ballast water system installation
William Burroughs from ABS Advisory Services has a stark warning for shipowners across the world today. Analysis from classification society…
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Greenhouse gas debate turns towards next year’s MEPC
Prescriptive short-term measures to cut shipping’s carbon footprint appear to be on the back burner following last week’s intersessional greenhouse…
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Weekly Bunker: HSFO slumps
Even when everyone knows something is going to happen, it’s still fascinating to watch it come true. HSFO demand is…
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Engine power limitation proposals suffer setback at IMO
In another tortuous week on shipping’s decarbonisation path at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) one key takeaway…
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Ulstein introduces hydrogen-powered CSV design
Norway’s Ulstein Group has introduced a hydrogen-powered construction support ship design which it claims to be market-ready now. The company…
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We need a rebellion against bio-fouling extinction
Tor Østervold, CEO of ECOsubsea, believes we’ve had our sights set on the wrong target when it comes to tackling…
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Decarbonisation levy on bunker fuel under discussion at IMO
Five shipping associations are pitching a carbon levy of sorts this week in London as International Maritime Organization (IMO) member…
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Ports survey shows importance of spending on climate-resistant infrastructure
Ports covering every major ocean as well as inland ports and waterways have confirmed the increase in frequency and severity…
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New report claims slow steaming is ‘closest thing to a silver bullet’ for IMO
On the eve of the latest round of UN ship climate negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London,…
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Singapore says LNG is the only viable fuel solution, readies incentives
Singaporean authorities are pushing LNG as shipping’s fuel of the future, readying a swathe of incentives for shipping companies that…
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