Norwegian tanker owner and operator Frontline and its Belgium-based counterpart Euronav have decided to pursue a merger, creating a global leader in the oil tanker industry. The post...
The shipping industry continues to explore the use of biofuel as a means of improving the environmental performance of in-service ships. Ocean Network Express (ONE) recently completed a further trial of the fuel on one of its containerships while Denmark’s Norden, one of the oldest...
The current geopolitical crisis has been seen by many as a wake-up call and a nudge the world needed to pivot towards renewables, which are perceived as pillars of a net-zero future. In light of...
The United States Treasury has redesignated Russia's United Shipbuilding Corporation and its many shipyard subsidiaries on the department's Specially Designated Nationals list. The move prohibits USC from accessing the U.S. financial system or transacting with American companies, and it is intended to slow Russia's ability...
The first steel plates for Scandlines’ new zero-emission ferry were cut at the Cemre shipyard in Turkey on 4 April 2022. The post First steel cut for Scandlines’ zero-emission hybrid ferry...
[By: Anglo-Eastern] On this National Maritime Day of India, we are proud to announce the launch of the Anglo-Eastern Fleet Performance Centre (AEFPC) in Mumbai. Focused on fleet performance and voyage optimisation “from the first mile to the last ton”, AEFPC serves to bridge the gap between...
The European Union members have announced a new, fifth round of sanctions against Russia and its businesses due to the war in Ukraine. The post EU bans Russian vessels from ports, ‘edges...
The European Commission has proposed a fifth round of sanctions on Russian commerce in response to the recently-discovered evidence of war crimes in the town of Bucha, Ukraine. This time, a partial ban on Russian shipping is on the table, with a broad exemption for...
ORPC has partnered up with Matanuska-Susitna Borough to test its RivGen hydrokinetic power system at the Upper Cook Inlet in Alaska. The post ORPC finds Alaskan partner to deploy hydrokinetic device...
[By: The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore] The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)’s Academy welcomed 20 maritime leaders from 15 countries and the International Maritime Organization to the inaugural Maritime Transformation and Innovation Programme (MTIP). MTIP will run from 4 to 8 April 2022....
