Regulations & Policy
New report proposes framework for UK action on maritime nuclear power
CORE POWER, NorthStandard and Lloyd’s Register (LR) have jointly published a report that sets out a policy framework for the UK government to support the deployment of advanced small nuclear reactors on commercial ships and floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs).
Can US revamp shipbuilding sector by turning to nuclear-powered ships?
New nuclear reactor technology represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for US industrial policy, Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman and CEO of class society ABS, believes.
Offshore Energy Amsterdam 2025 exhibition floor 70% booked
This is an article by Navingo, owner of the Offshore-Energy.biz media brand and the organiser of the annual Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference in Amsterdam. The year has just started but the exhibition floor for Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) 2025 in November is filling up quick
WinGD calls for ‘strong’ measures to meet maritime GHG targets
WinGD has urged the industry to add its voice to the call for “strong” measures that give shipowners a clear path to decarbonization.
Europe cranks up the heat on Russia’s shadow fleet with latest sanctions package
The European Council has adopted the 16th package of sanctions against Russia to ‘ramp up’ the pressure on the country’s so-called ‘shadow’ fleet as well as curb attempts to circumvent the measures. Now well into its fourth year, Russia’s aggression on Ukraine continues to disturb the balance of glo
Future of maritime decarbonization at stake as carbon levy attracts supporters, opponents
Thirteen additional countries supported a global carbon levy on shipping at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) climate talks in London this week. However, its adoption still seems to be a long way off.
IMO: Training of seafarers aboard clean fuels-powered ships made easier
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) sub-committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) has adopted draft interim generic guidelines for training seafarers working on ships powered by alternative fuels and new technologies. As disclosed, the draft guidelines are set to be sub
Targeted support for e-fuels needed to ensure implementation of green shipping corridors, new report shows
Green shipping corridors could benefit from a global fuel standard (GFS) and regional policies, however, additional support would be needed to drive early adoption, a new report found. Under current and prospective policies from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the European Union, and
Majority of global shipping fleet operates under compliant flag states, ICS says
The majority of the global shipping industry operates under flag states that strictly enforce international regulations, according to a new report by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). In its annual Flag State Performance Table for 2024/25, the ICS has once again explored the extent to whi
MMMCZCS: Ammonia’s rise in shipping demands major workforce overhaul
The maritime industry is facing a ‘significant’ workforce challenge as ammonia’s momentum as a scalable alternative fuel option builds on in the face of the maritime industry’s energy transition, suggests a new report. In their project summary report released on February 18, 2025, Lloyd’s Register M
MAN ES’ dual-fuel methanol GenSet passes type approval test in China
German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has revealed that its MAN 7L21/31 dual-fuel methanol (DF-M) GenSet has passed the type approval test (TAT) in China.
Interview with Madoqua: Clear regulations needed to kick-start green fuels bonanza
Offshore Energy spoke with Madoqua’s Chief Commercial Officer, Marloes Ras, about the current challenges and opportunities that could drive forward the adoption of green fuels in the maritime industry.
Maritime authorities sign ‘landmark’ agreement on digital seafarer certification
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the UK-based Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LROO) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) of the Philippines’ Department of Transportation are set to explore the integration of seafarer certification systems to foster “seamless” digital verification. As
ICS: Global GHG levy is the way forward for shipping’s net-zero aspirations
The shipping industry wants a simple, effective levy-based greenhouse gas (GHG) pricing mechanism to accelerate the uptake of zero-near-zero GHG emission (ZNZ) fuels and enable full-scale maritime decarbonization, according to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), one of the world’s principal