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22/08/2025

World’s First Solar-Hybrid Inland Shipping Vessel Begins Operation

HGK Shipping has launched into operation the world’s first solar-hybrid inland shipping vessel - the Blue Marlin. Fitted with a novel ‘solar hatch’ the vessel is able to generate...

21/08/2025

Baltic Ban on Wastewater Discharge Comes Into Effect

Cargo ships are no longer allowed to discharge wastewater into the Baltic Sea (in Finnish territorial waters) following the implementation of a ban, which was initially passed by...

20/08/2025

EC Earmarks €2.8bn for 94 Maritime and Inland Waterway Projects under CEF

The European Commission (EC) has approved almost €2.8 billion in grants for 94 key transport projects under its Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), with a strong focus on greening...

19/08/2025

Newbuild Capital Shifting to Alternative-Fuelled Vessels

New research from DNV has revealed that ordering of alternative-fuelled vessels is continuing to grow, with capital increasingly shifting to this segment away from traditional...

18/08/2025

Clarksons Mid-Year Shipping Review Reveals Mixed Results Across Maritime Sectors

Clarksons Research has published its mid-year review of global shipping markets, painting a complex picture of moderate softening, segment-specific divergences, and persistent...

15/08/2025

IMO Agrees Major Revision of Safety Code for Nuclear-Powered Ships

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has agreed to overhaul its regulations for nuclear-powered ships, following a decision at the 110th session of its Maritime Safety...

14/08/2025

HD Hyundai to Build Container Ships in US

Ship building giant HD Hyundai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tampa Ship (part of the Edison Chouest Offshore group) that will see the company building...

13/08/2025

UK Government to Introduce High Seas Treaty Legislation

The UK government has announced its intention to introduce a bill by the end of the year to enable ratification of the BBNJ Agreement (colloquially known as the High Seas Treaty)....

12/08/2025

LNG Canada Produces First Liquefied Natural Gas for Export

The Shell-led LNG Canada project has reached a major milestone, having produced its first liquefied natural gas for export. The project is expected to load this first cargo...

11/08/2025

ABS and HD Hyundai Samho Join Forces to Develop AI-Based Smart Shipyard

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Samho have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue technical collaboration on an artificial...