NORTHSTANDARD, CORE POWER AND LR CALL FOR UK ACTION ON MARITIME NUCLEAR POWER
New paper proposes framework to support UK development of advanced, safe, small nuclear reactors as a reliable and scalable zero-emission maritime power source.
The UK is well positioned to lead the safe development and deployment...
DESIGNS FOR NYK’S AMMONIA BUNKER VESSEL ADVANCES
As the industry prepares for the commercial introduction of the first ammonia-fueled marine engines, efforts are continuing to develop the infrastructure that will be needed to support ammonia at scale as a fuel for...
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY UNDERWAY AT INCH CAPE OFFSHORE WIND FARM SITE
Geophysical survey operations and a static fishing gear survey are taking place within the Inch Cape offshore wind farm site and its associated export cable corridor from February 19 until the end of April.
On...
SPANISH EXPEDITION FINDS EVIDENCE FOR METHANE LEAKS IN ANTARCTICA
A team of Spanish scientists have revealed alarming evidence of methane leaks in Antarctica. The researchers are exploring the vast quantities of methane stored in the Antarctic seabed. The study, carried on board the...
LANDMARK MOU SIGNED TO SIMPLIFY THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL SEAFARER CERTIFICATION
The purpose of this pilot is to test the feasibility of a digital system where all seafarer certificates can be securely stored and consolidated, allowing real-time access for all key stakeholders.
Today, the International Chamber...
WINGD CALLS FOR ‘STRONG’ MEASURES TO MEET MARITIME GHG TARGETS
Swiss marine power company WinGD has urged the industry to add its voice to the call for “strong” measures that give shipowners a clear path to decarbonization.
The company expressed concern that greenhouse gas (GHG)...
ENGINE ROOM MEANS OF ESCAPE ARRANGEMENTS
Applicability: shipowners, ship operators, ship managers and ship masters.
Compliance with SOLAS
One of the fire safety objectives of SOLAS chapter II-2 is to “provide adequate and readily accessible means of escape for passengers and crew”....
NYK BECOMES CO-OWNER OF N-O-G AS IT EYES OFFSHORE WIND GROWTH
(CTV) operator Northern Offshore Group (N-O-G) with the most recent investment, in preparation for the anticipated future expansion of offshore wind in waters closer to Japan.
N-O-G operates more than 60 CTVs in the global...
NET-ZERO QUEST: SOUTH KOREA, AUSTRALIA TO CREATE GREEN SHIPPING CORRIDOR
South Korea and Australia have decided to establish a green shipping corridor to support international shipping’s zero-emission goals and create an environment for eco-friendly fuel supply.
Representatives of the two governments have signed a memorandum...
AT SEATRADE QATAR, SHIPPING STAKEHOLDERS DEBATE IMO 2050 TARGET
The global maritime industry is creating an avenue for effective transition of the industry into a more sustainably driven maritime environment. With the just concluded Seatrade Maritime Qatar Conference, maritime leaders considered factors and...