Explore the green initiatives taken by the maritime industry. We cover post advancements, technology efficiency, emissions data, IMO regulations, and fuel shifts. Stories highlight what works well in actual operations, using simple terms about objectives, schedules, and the resources available to ships to decrease their environmental footprint.
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FeaturedOne year after the Hong Kong Convention entered into force, Alang counts 115 compliant plots and Pakistan its first certified yards, yet strong freight markets have left recyclers with almost nothing to scrap.
Kemal Can Kayar|3 min read|Jun 29, 2026
MEPC 84 closes in London with a majority of member states behind the Net-Zero Framework as the basis for adoption, deferring the decisive vote to a resumed extraordinary session on December 4.
Kemal Can Kayar|4 min read|May 1, 2026
BW Offshore and BW Group have launched BW Elara. This new 50/50 joint venture will design, build, and operate Floating Desalination Units (FDUs) to supply large volumes of freshwater from seawater on a fast-deployment basis.
Kemal Can Kayar|5 min read|Nov 16, 2025
Global benchmark prices for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) have plunged to levels unseen since early 2021, marking a significant inflection point for the maritime fuel and shipping industries.
Kemal Can Kayar|2 min read|Oct 21, 2025
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has postponed for one year the adoption of its landmark Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for international shipping, following intense pressure from the United States and major oil-producing states.) has postponed for one year the adoption of its landmark Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for international shipping, following intense pressure from the United States and major oil-producing states.
Kemal Can Kayar|2 min read|Oct 20, 2025
The University of Gothenburg has signed a contract to acquire a new autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), based on the HUGIN platform rated to 3,000 metres depth, following the loss of its predecessor “Ran” beneath an Antarctic glacier in 2024.
Kemal Can Kayar|2 min read|Oct 19, 2025
Tokyo, October 18, 2025 — In a landmark move for clean shipping, classification society ClassNK has officially added TEN-OH, Japan’s first hydrogen-fueled tugboat, to its register.
Kemal Can Kayar|2 min read|Oct 18, 2025