StormGeo certified as EU MRV supplier

ULY 10, 2017 — StormGeo reports that its shipping division (formerly AWT) has received its certification as an EU MRV supplier by Verifavia Shipping. The European Union’s decision to monitor CO2 emissions

VIDEO: Metal Shark introduces Swamp Shark Drive

JULY 10, 2017 — Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has partnered with Angelle Development, LLC of Breaux Bridge, LA, to introduce an entirely new vessel propulsion system featuring patented technology and several industry

Liberia welcomes changes to BWMS implementation schedule

JULY 10, 2017 — The Liberian Maritime Administration is welcoming an agreement reached by IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) on changes to the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) implementation schedule.  

ClassNK PSC report highlights the issues that get ships detained

JULY 10, 2017 — Classification society ClassNK has released its annual report on Port State Control. The report aims to assist ship operators and management companies in maintaining compliant operations by providing

Work now underway on climate strategy for shipping

JULY 10, 2017 — The Danish Maritime Authority reports that a working group established by the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has begun work on the final climate strategy for shipping

Gondan delivers second dual fuel tug of trio

JULY 10, 2017 — The second LNG fueled dual fuel escort tugs to be built in Europe, PAX, has successfully completed sea trials and has been delivered to Norway’s Østensjø Rederi A/S

COSCO poised to acquire OOIL for $6.3 billion

JULY 10, 2017 — Consolidation in the container shipping industry continues. China’s COSCO Shipping Holdings is set to take control of Hong Kong’s OOIL in a $6.3 billion deal that would create

MEPC 71 agrees roll back of BWTS implementation schedule

JULY 7, 2017 — IMO’s Marine Environmental Committee today wrapped up its weeklong 71st session. Among significant decisions were an agreement delaying the mandatory ballast water management system (BWMS) installation date for

Turkey takes delivery of first of six migrant rescue vessels

JULY 7, 2017 — As part of an agreement between the European Union and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Damen Shipyards Group has delivered two SAR 1906 vessels to the Turkish

Karpowership orders 38 MAN engines for floating power plants

JULY 7, 2017 — The Turkish energy company Karpowership has placed an order for a total of 38 MAN 51/60 engines. They will be used in its fleet of powerships (floating power

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