Regulations & Policy
EverLoNG: There are no showstopping regulations to prevent onboard CCS adoption today
There are no showstopping regulatory or class rule frameworks preventing onboard carbon capture (OCC) from being implemented today, the EverLoNG consortium concluded at the end of the three-and-a-half-year project which sought to encourage the uptake of OCC by trialing its use onboard LNG-fueled shi
Retrofit methanol storage solution from SRC Group wins RINA’s nod of approval
UK-based marine and offshore solutions provider SRC Group’s retrofit methanol storage technology has received the go-ahead via an approval in principle (AiP) from Italy-based classification society RINA. As disclosed, the approval in principle took account of the International Maritime Organization’
Success or downfall on the horizon: Maritime decarbonization is standing at the crossroads
The upcoming International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) climate talks are set to decide the fate of the maritime sector’s decarbonization, which is a prerequisite for decarbonizing the global economy as a whole.
New MIT Maritime Consortium sets out to tackle industry challenges
Maritime industry leaders and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have formed a new consortium to address challenges in the global shipping industry.
EU urged to take action to end ‘dumping’ of toxic ships and support capacity building
Belgian NGO Shipbreaking Platform has called on the European Commission to take measures that will end the “dumping” of toxic ships and boost capacity for sustainable ship recycling.
WSC to US: Rethink tariffs or risk economic turmoil
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has urged the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to abandon its proposal for retroactive fees on port calls for Chinese-built vessels, citing both economic and industry impact concerns. Although WSC has underscored its support for the USTR’s ambition of breath
Rux Energy and Bureau Veritas join forces to certify hydrogen storage solutions
Rux Energy and Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) have entered a joint development project (JDP) to certify hydrogen storage solutions.
Future-ready: UK steadies compass toward carbon-free shipping by 2050
Future fuels and harbor charge points have found themselves at the heart of the UK’s new major plan to decarbonize its fleet by 2050 while simultaneously supporting coastal economies. In a March 25, 2025 statement, British Maritime Minister Mike Kane unveiled the government’s new ambition pertaining
REGENT working to get USCG approval for all-electric seagliers
REGENT Craft, a US-based developer and manufacturer of all-electric seagliders, has submitted its design basis agreement (DBA) for the 12-passenger Viceroy seaglider to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), advancing its maritime certification process for seagliders—high-speed, all-electric vessels that oper
Interferry: Current shore power funding models are missing the bigger picture
European ferry shipping executives have called for a significant expansion of funding for shore power infrastructure.
WSC: EU needs ‘true’ measure to lower renewable fuels price and spearhead maritime decarbonization
Both renewable-capable vessels and renewable fuels could be available to meet EU 2030 targets but the price gap between fossil and renewable fuels is the major barrier to making decarbonization a reality, new research published by the World Shipping Council (WSC) found.
ECSA, SEA Europe push for maritime sector’s seat at the table in EU’s green agenda
ECSA European Shipowners and the Shipyards & Maritime Equipment Association of Europe (SEA Europe) have urged the European Commission to include the maritime sector in two of its ‘vital’ strategies aimed at enhancing the competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience of Europe’s transportation indu
Shanghai-California green corridor collaboration remains steadfast despite tariff war 2.0
Governmental and non-governmental stakeholders have highlighted the progress made so far on establishing a green shipping corridor between California and Shanghai. The green corridor plan seems to be unaffected by the escalating United States-China trade war.
Bulk carrier ban leads to thousands of dollars in fines for Australian shipowner
Universal Shipping Alliance, owner of a Liberian-flagged ship banned from Australian waters, has been fined AUD 63,000 (around $40,200) for failing to comply with a safety directive from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). As explained, in October 2023, the shipping player’s KMAX Leader