Shipping Giant MOL Invests in Floating Wind Innovator
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) will invest in the floating wind technology start-up, TouchWind. The Dutch company is developing a low-cost tilting angled one-piece rotor wind turbine.
Tilting wind turbine
TouchWind’s tilting wind turbine is expected...
Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships
Green Ship Recycling
This video discusses the objective of supporting safe and environmentally responsible ship recycling practices in Bangladesh. The specific aim is to assist the Bangladeshi government in meeting the requirements for ratifying the...
Climate Change Could Make Top Ports Unusable By 2050
Ports worldwide are facing operational challenges due to weather-related disruptions, with the Panama Canal, a key maritime route, being affected by a drought. The Business Standard source.
Time is Running Out to Save the World's...
ABS Joins Dual-Fuel Ammonia Carrier Initiative
In a joint effort to advance sustainable shipping and reduce emissions, ABS has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with industry leaders to evaluate an innovative dual-fuel ammonia carrier design. The news.cision source.
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MSC Euribia’s 43-Ton Bio-LNG Fuel Conservation
In a groundbreaking achievement, MSC Euribia, MSC Cruises' LNG-powered vessel, saved 43 tonnes of bio-LNG fuel during the world's first net-zero greenhouse gas emissions cruise, highlighting significant advancements in sustainable cruising. The offshore-energy
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Takeoff for a Cutting-Edge Remote-Controlled Drone Initiative!
The Harbor Master Division has been experimenting for some time with a fast long-distance drone. The drone supports a range of tasks, like inspections and supervision.
Groundbreaking Authorization
They have now for the first time...
Continued Upward Trend Expected In The Global Bunker Market
On September 11th, the MABUX World Bunker Index, which reflects current prices for 380 HSFO, VLSFO, and MGO, resumed its upward trajectory.
380 HSFO - USD/MT - 579.93 (+2.79)
VLSFO - USD/MT – 681.30 (+4.03)
MGO -...
London Rings The Bell As LISW23 Sets Sail for Maritime Conversations And Connections
London International Shipping Week 2023 (LISW23) kicks off with the London Stock Exchange bell, attracting 30,000 global maritime leaders for discussions on trade, experience-sharing, and innovation exploration.
Global Gathering
UK Government Ministers actively participate in...
Lithium-Ion Batteries Pose More Than Just One Peril
TT Club urges heightened awareness of swift, unexpected toxic gas emissions from lithium-ion battery fires, which often leave no time for response due to their abrupt nature.
Thermal Runaway
Recent incidents highlight the dire consequences of...
The Marine Interiors Cruise Convention Draws To A Close In Hamburg
The MARINE INTERIORS Cruise & Ferry Global Expo and Seatrade Europe Cruise & River Cruise Convention successfully concluded in Hamburg, after welcoming 3,500 attendees from across the cruise industry from 6-8 September 2023 to...