By Siddhesh Prabhu, Surveyor, IRClass For many shipowners, the conversation around decarbonization is no longer about long-term ambition alone. It is increasingly about what can be done now, within existing operational and
The maritime industry has entered somewhat of a watershed year when it comes to decarbonization. It could be said that there is some pessimism creeping in after the abandonment of the International
When the first of Wallenius Marine’s Sleipner concept car carriers, Future Way, was delivered in September 2024, (see story) the company said the vessel marked another step towards truly sustainable shipping. The
By Nick Cowley, president of Cathelco The relationship between biofouling management and the maritime industry is a complicated one. Despite the proven benefits of limiting biofouling growth—including emissions reduction, protection of ecosystems,
By René Kofod-Olsen, CEO, V.Group Over halfway into 2025 and the shipping industry continues to be pressured by the forces of transformation that surround it. Most recently, the International Maritime Organization agreed
Wärtsilä is to upgrade the Wärtsilä RT-flex main engines on two bulk carriers owned by Turkey-based Ulusoy Sealines. The planned engine retrofits and upgrades aim to extend the vessels’ operational life and
By Chris Birkert, Marine Segment Manager at AkzoNobel 2025 is a watershed year for the global maritime industry. Fuel EU has now come into effect and the scope of EU Emissions Trade
By Taisuke Inui, CEO, MarFlex Driven by regulatory pressure and the pursuit of more efficient, sustainable operations, the maritime industry is rapidly evolving. From alternative fuels to vessel propulsion, technological advancements are
Ship repair yards worldwide are entering a new era due in large part to sustainability efforts and decarbonization goals. To ease yards into this transition are a variety of technologies and equipment
EcoMarine Innovations, a research group at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, has developed a new propeller hub vortex cavitation-eliminating boss cap that promises major gains in propulsion efficiency. Called the
