Isle of Man Ship Registry plans reduced fees for green ships
The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) is set to become the first flag state in the world to offering reduced registration fees for ships using green technology. The green discount will
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Op-Ed: Reframing marine assurance to meet shipping’s challenges
By Gonzalo Mera Truffini, Americas Executive Manager, MIS Marine As the maritime industry faces a pivotal decade, driven by the need to accelerate sustainability and embrace digitalization, more onus should be placed
Harvey Gulf puts carbon neutral PSV into operation
Moving one step closer to becoming the world’s first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) certified oil and gas vessel operator, Harvey Gulf International Marine, New Orleans, La., has begun to operate one
Why MAN sees engine retrofits as key to shipping decarbonization
MAN Energy Solutions says that dual-fuel retrofits already proven on its MAN B&W low-speed engines could enable massive potential emission savings by enabling existing ships to burn carbon-neutral fuels. The company says
TTB 2022: A look at the current regulatory landscape for tugs & towboats
On March 29—Day 1 of Marine Log’s TTB 2022 conference for the tug, towboat and barge industry—Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for the American Waterways Operators (AWO) Caitlyn Stewart will present on
Growing interest in LPG as a fuel for LPG carriers
As the marine industry focuses on decarbonization, Alfa Laval reports that it is seeing increased demand for solutions related to LPG as fuel, particularly for LPG carriers. Recent months have seen significant
WasteFuel launches bio-methanol marine fuel solution
California-based biofuels start-up WasteFuel has launched WasteFuel Marine, a renewable fuel solution for the shipping sector. Perhaps not surprisingly, given that Maersk is an investor in the company, WasteFuel Marine’s initial product
Maersk again ups profits guidance
Looks like A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S won’t be strapped for cash as it plans a new generation of methanol fueled box ships and ratchets up its decarbonization ambitions. Maersk is reporting
Oldendorff trials biofuel on voyage from Australia
A 38,617 dwt Oldendorff Carriers bulker is headed from Western Australia to Vietnam using biofuel supplied by BP. The bulker, the Edwine Oldendorff, is carrying 30,000 tonnes of sustainably certified malting barley
Nakilat works with ABS to develop decarbonization plan
Qatar-based Nakilat, owner of the world’s largest LNG carrier fleet, has partnered with ABS to map out decarbonization pathways for its 69 LNG carriers and four very large LPG gas carriers. The