Regulations & Policy
MAN ES’ dual-fuel, methanol-ready GenSet passes type approval test
MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has passed the type approval test (TAT) of its MAN L35/44DF engine for use as an auxiliary GenSet and for electric propulsion, operating at constant speeds of 720 and 750 rpm, respectively.
FuelEU Maritime: More expense or €250M gain for shipping?
Instead of acting solely as a cost driver, the FuelEU Maritime regulation could create a net financial gain, potentially around €250 million, according to a recent analysis by maritime data and compliance firm OceanScore.
ABS greenlights HD KSOE’s cargo handling technology for ethane carriers
ABS has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to HD KSOE for its design of an advanced cargo handling system for very large ethane carriers (VLECs).
ClassNK issues guidelines for safe operation of ammonia-fueled vessels
Japanese classification society ClassNK has released new guidelines to support the safe adoption and onboard handling of ammonia as a marine fuel.
Gasum powers bunker ship with bio-LNG to generate FuelEU Maritime pooling compliance
Kairos, an LNG bunker vessel chartered by Nordic energy company Gasum, will run on waste-based bio-LNG and join Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime pool as a compliance generator.
Industry calls on EU to bolster clean shipping standards
An alliance of non-profits and industry coalitions, collectively representing 82 clean maritime and green hydrogen industry stakeholders, has urged the European Union (EU) to adopt “stronger” policies to support the shipping industry in its pursuit of meeting climate goals and cultivating a global “
US eyes a commercial fleet of 250 vessels to support national defense, economic security
Lawmakers in the United States have announced the reintroduction of the SHIPS for America ACT, a landmark legislation to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries and counter China’s dominance.
CORE POWER: SHIPS for America Act will inject capital into US shipbuilding, nuclear technologies
UK-based maritime nuclear innovation company CORE POWER has lent its voice to proposed legislation being reintroduced in the US Senate that calls for a transformation of the US shipping sector.
Bangladesh steadies course toward net zero with new environmental action plan
Bangladesh has kick-started the development of a national action plan (NAP) to slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping, marking a ‘key’ step toward aligning the country’s maritime industry with global environmental regulations. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), t
Shipping emissions can drop over 95% by 2050 with policy support, report says
International shipping can reach zero or very near zero tank-to-wake (TTW) CO2 emissions by 2050, and achieve 95%+ reductions in well-to-wake (WTW) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 2018 levels, in scenarios aligned to a 1.5°C global temperature goal, according to a report from ERM, UMAS and UCL,
Next decade pivotal for defining role of nuclear power in maritime industry, study says
The next decade will be crucial for determining the role of nuclear power in the maritime industry. While holding the potential to significantly contribute to the decarbonization of shipping and port operations, nuclear power still needs a comprehensive and secure framework to be implemented, accord
Mediterranean shipping gears up for stricter emission regulations
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.
SEA Europe: EU needs to address ‘fragmented funding landscape’ to drive maritime innovation, decarbonization
As the European Union prepares its next long-term budget, the Shipyards & Maritime Equipment Association of Europe (SEA Europe) has urged the European Commission to address the current funding fragmentation with regard to the maritime sector.
Bureau Veritas joins European effort to advance liquid hydrogen fuel solutions in SOVs
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).