INTERFERRY DEMANDS HOLD ON EU ETS PHASE-IN
Interferry, the global trade association for the ferry industry, is requesting an immediate halt to the further phasing-in of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for the maritime sector. The demand follows the recent decision to continue exempting road transport...
CMA CGM’S 400TH OWNED VESSEL IS METHANOL FUELLED
The CMA CGM Group has taken delivery of the ‘CMA CGM Monte Cristo’, the first in a new series of six methanol-fuelled container ships. This represents the 400th owned vessel in the 650-vessel plus fleet and reflects the group’s long-term investment...
OSLO CELEBRATES 10 YEARS AS GREENEST PORT
Oslo is marking the 10th anniversary of its Climate Budget, said to be the first of its kind in the world and now adopted by cities worldwide. Over the past decade, the Climate Budget has transformed ambitious climate targets into measurable outcomes. The Climate...
SSI ELECTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), a global coalition of leaders from across the maritime ecosystem committed to steering the shipping industry toward a sustainable future in alignment with environmental, social, has elected Susan Ruffo and Olivia Swift as...
ECHANDIA BATTERY SYSTEM CHOSEN FOR SINGAPORE TUG
Maritime battery system provider Echandia is to supply a battery system for a tugboat operating in Singapore’s harbour as part of Singapore’s ambitious plan to electrify its harbour craft fleet by 2030. The battery system will have a lifespan of at least 25...
SUSTAINABLE SEMI-SUB VESSEL TO USE WÄRTSILÄ 31 ENGINES
Wärtsilä is to supply engines for a new purpose-built semi-submersible heavy transport vessel (HTV) which is designed to minimise exhaust emissions and maximise fuel efficiency. The ship is being built for Switzerland-based offshore contractor Allseas Group at the...
LR APPOINTS NEW MD FOR MARITIME EMISSIONS REDUCTION CENTRE
The new Managing Director of the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC) is Nikos Kakalis, currently Lloyd’s Register’s Global Bulk Carriers Segment Director, succeeding Stelios Korkodilos in leading the Athens-based non-profit industry collaboration. The MERC was...
METHANE FUEL HOLDS ITS OWN IN CLEANER FUELS RACE
Industry coalition Sea-LNG has published its annual ‘View from the Bridge’ report, highlighting 2025 as a year of strong growth in LNG, liquefied biomethane (LBM/bio-LNG) and e-methane emissions reductions, costs and availability. This year’s report The Journey...