Green Marine
Norway’s Odfjell places shipping’s 1st sustainability-linked bond
As the first in the international shipping industry, Norway’s Odfjell SE has successfully issued a sustainability-linked bond.
ABS joins International Windship Association
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has joined the International Windship Association (IWSA), the not-for-profit organisation that promotes and helps facilitate the uptake of direct wind propulsion solutions for commercial shipping. The move is being announced as ABS increases its involvement with win
Port of Felixstowe to trial 5G
Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe is about to deploy 5G technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) as part of the UK Government’s 5G Trials and Testbeds Programme. The Port of Felixtowe will be the largest UK port to deploy the technology as it eyes the opportunity to enhance productivity, efficie
Port of Singapore eyes more clean fuel options
In order to remain the world’s top bunkering hub, the Port of Singapore needs to look beyond liquefied natural gas (LNG), toward other zero or low carbon fuel types.
UECC CEO: We need to work at making smart decarbonization choices
As the urgency for the shipping industry to transition toward greener operations heightens, there is no room for complacency and waiting for a perfect solution, according to the CEO of United European Car Carriers (UECC), Glenn Edvardsen. “A lot has happened with sustainability in a little time, but
Lamprell reorganises into three units to focus on energy transition
Lamprell has decided to reorganise into three new business units, Renewables, Digital, and Oil & Gas as part of its efforts to focus on energy transition.
IMB Piracy: Gulf of Guinea accounts for 95% of kidnappings in 2020
A total of 135 crew were kidnapped from their vessels in 2020, with the Gulf of Guinea accounting for over 95% of crew numbers kidnapped, the International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB) said in its latest piracy report. A record 130 crew members were kidnapped in 22 separ
IAPH, Green Award team up to improve Environmental Ship Index
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has signed a contract with the Green Award Foundation to administer and expand the formula-based index which rewards vessels for improved energy efficiency and reduced emissions.
Maersk, The Ocean Cleanup extend partnership for three more years
The Dutch environmental organization The Ocean Cleanup and A.P. Moller- Maersk have extended their relationship by three more years. The organization’s mission is to develop advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. To achieve this goal, they aim to stop the inflow via rivers and c
Chairman of V.Ships: Regulation needs to be fit for purpose
Decarbonization in the shipping sector is inevitable. However, charting the way forward for the sector seems to be a very complex and demanding task as the industry stakeholders look at how regulations and market-based mechanisms can help the sector transition into a greener future. Regulation will
Schottel to equip ASKO’s autonomous, electric ferries
Germany’s propulsion manufacturer Schottel has received a contract to deliver EcoPellers and PumpJets for two autonomous electric ferries ordered by Norway-based ASKO Maritime AS.
DNV GL removes GL from its name as it braces for change
Norway-based classification society DNV GL has unveiled a decision to change its name to DNV on 1 March 2021.
Port of Gdansk’s €1.3 bln infrastructure investment plan on track to conclude in 2021
The Port of Gdansk expects its €1.3 billion infrastructure investments program to be completed in 2021. The investments focus on the ‘Inner Port’ and ‘Outer Port’ areas and are crucial to the port’s ambition to compete with the deep seaports of Western Europe and grow cargo handling capacity to more
Scorpio Tankers boosts liquidity with four-ship sale and leaseback deal
Tanker owner and operator Scorpio Tankers has decided to sell and lease back three MR product tankers and one LR2 product tanker to China’s AVIC International Leasing.