26 DEC 2023 The shipping industry is turning its attention to green and blue alternatives in order to meet the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) targets for the use of zero or near-zero fuels by 2030, according to BIMCO. While sustainable biofuels can fulfill the IMO targets, competition from various sectors …
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25 DEC 2023 In the vast expanse of the world’s oceans and waterways, maritime workers face unique challenges that most land-based workers would never encounter. From weather conditions and treacherous seas to complicated machinery operations, maritime workers grapple with elements that require a specialized knowledge base. The crews that operate …
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24 DEC 2023 The adoption of wind-assisted propulsion is continuing to grow as more shippers and vessel owners seek to increase the efficiency and lower emissions from their ships. The latest plan will see the adoption of suction sails aboard a decade-old fruit juice carrier. Bound4Blue, a Spanish-based company developing …
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23 DEC 2023 Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim grabbed international headlines by announcing an immediate ban on all shipping related to Israel and specifically calling out Zim. It is the latest step from a country that is strongly pro-Palestinian and a government that refuses to recognize Israel. The statement announced …
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22 DEC 2023 Israeli-linked shipping firm Zodiac Maritime is working with Korean and British partners to investigate how nuclear-powered propulsion systems could be installed aboard merchant vessels. UK-headquartered, British-staffed, Israeli-owned Zodiac Maritime has a fleet of 130 ships and 20 more on order. It is looking to reduce its environmental …
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21 DEC 2023 The world’s first fully electric, battery-capable self-unloading bulk carrier will begin construction in 2024 for delivery in 2026. The unique vessel is part of an ongoing effort by Canada’s CSL Group, an operator of dry bulk carriers, as it works to modernize and reduce emissions from its …
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