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Oldendorff Carriers deploys eMarine’s energy optimisation technology

24 Jan, 2026
Oldendorff Carriers (Oldendorff) has partnered with Swedish technology provider eMarine to advance energy efficiency across its fleet through Variable Frequency Drive technology. As part of the partnership, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) ...

UK-led Maritime Consortium Sets Out Plan for Nuclear-Powered Fleet

23 Jan, 2026
Convened by Lloyd’s Register (LR), the group unites leading expertise from the nuclear, maritime, insurance and regulatory sectors to set the highest international standards for safe, secure and commercially viable nuclear-powered ships. Ma...

GHG-SMART project builds capacity for shipping decarbonization in SIDS and LDCs

23 Jan, 2026
Maritime decarbonization in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) gained new momentum with the conclusion of the 2025 annual training cycle of GHG-SMART programme. A total of 23 maritime professionals fr...

MOL, TMAM, and Idemitsu Kosan Launch Blue Carbon Initiative Aimed at Advancing Decarbonization through Seagrass Bed Restoration

22 Jan, 2026
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced a cooperative effort with Tokio Marine Asset Management Co., Ltd. (TMAM; CEO: Kazuya Nagasawa) and Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and President: Noriaki Sakai), to launch a joint initia...

Interferry demands pause on EU ETS implementation at 70% coverage

21 Jan, 2026
Interferry, the global trade association for the ferry industry, calls for an immediate halt to the further phasing-in of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for the maritime sector. The demand follows the recent decision to continue exem...

Union Maritime MR2 Tankers with WindWings® Gain SOLAS Approval from Marshall Islands and Bureau Veritas

21 Jan, 2026
The Marshall Islands Flag State Administration and Bureau Veritas have formally approved SOLAS equivalency proposals submitted by Union Maritime and BAR Technologies for two MR2 tankers under construction at Wuhu Shipyard, China. The vessel...

Shipping’s methane decarbonisation pathway becomes a clear runway for the future

21 Jan, 2026
Industry coalition SEA-LNG has published its annual ‘View from the Bridge’ report, highlighting 2025 as a year of strong growth in LNG, liquefied biomethane (LBM/bio-LNG) and e-methane emissions reductions, costs and availability. This year...

UK-led Maritime Consortium sets out plan for nuclear-powered fleet

20 Jan, 2026
The UK is taking a decisive step towards leading the global race to decarbonise shipping with the launch of the Maritime Nuclear Consortium. Convened by Lloyd’s Register (LR), the group unites leading expertise from the nuclear, maritime, i...