
Mediterranean shipping companies are bracing for stricter environmental standards as the Mediterranean Emission Control Area for sulphur oxides enters into effect on May 1, demanding adjustments to their fleets and operations.

Classification society Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced its participation in NavHyS, a new European research project aimed at advancing the use of liquid hydrogen (LH2) as marine fuel – specifically focusing on below-deck Type C LH2 tanks for service operation vessels (SOVs).