Rotor sail project by Vale

Zero by 2050: Is the technology there yet?

Propeller Cap Swaps Recently, underwater repair and maintenance specialist Hydrex installed propeller cone fins on two chemical tankers: one in Antwerp and one in Rotterdam. Both operations were carried out with the

IMO HQ

$5 billion “moon shot” proposal for shipping decarbonization

Governments controlling a major share of the world merchant fleet yesterday submitted a “moon shot” proposal to to the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO), calling for the establishment of a $5

IMO and WISTA launch Women in Maritime Survey

To examine the proportion and distribution of women working in the maritime sector, from support roles to executive level positions, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading

IMO hit by cybersecurity attack

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has become the latest high profile maritime victim of a cyber attack. “The interruption of service was caused by a sophisticated cyber attack against the organization’s IT

VIDEO: IMO Sec Gen urges “practical and pragmatic approach” to coronavirus challenge

Kitack Lim, Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is urging “a practical and pragmatic approach, in these unusual times, to issues like crew changeovers, resupply, repairs, survey and certification and

Kitack Lim set for second term as IMO Secretary-General

NOVEMBER 23, 2018 — The Council of IMO, the International Maritime Organization. has agreed to renew the appointment of Kitack Lim as Secretary-General of the IMO for a second four-year term, beginning

With 2020 sulfur cap nearing, ExxonMobil to roll-out compliant fuels

APRIL 18, 2018 — The clock is ticking on IMO’s 0.5% Global Sulfur Cap, and one of the big concerns for ship operators is the availability of compliant fuel. ExxonMobil today announced

South Korea’s Lim to be next IMO Secretary General

JUNE 30, 2015 — Beating out five other candidates, Ki-tack Lim (Republic of Korea) has been elected as the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), with effect from January 1, 2016,