After receiving the Type Approval from the Norwegian Maritime Authority for the IMO BWMS Code standards across its entire range of ballast water management systems (BWMS) back in August 2020, US manufacturer Ecochlor has recently […]
The £20 million competition for green shipbuilding
Hydrogen-powered vessels and e-charge points at ports could soon become a common sight on British seas and coastal towns, thanks to a £20 million competition launched at the end of March 2021 by the UK government to […]
The greenest expedition ship in Antarctica?
In a recent press release, the new Ocean Victory from Danish cruise operator Albatros Expeditions states it can deliver the lowest Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions per passenger in the industry. The success of the vessel’s […]
Ecospray to bring smart AI-driven Scrubbers onboard
In a new partnership last month, Ecospray, an Italian company specializing in the research and development of cutting-edge systems for controlling air and gas emissions in industrial applications for the Maritime industry, and relayr, a […]
NEOLINE and Michelin partner for sustainable logistics
Committed to reducing CO2 emissions from its logistics operations, the Michelin Group recently signed a transport commitment with NEOLINE, The commitment signed concerns the transport by sailing cargo ships of tires loaded in containers from Halifax […]
Oldendorff’s path to green shipping: from rotor sails to mapping pollution with Eyesea
After signing a joint development project (JDP) to develop a wind-assisted propulsion solution for dry bulk carriers, Germany’s Oldendorff Carriers also joins Eyesea mission in mapping ocean pollution near the Florida coast. A wind-assisted propulsion […]
The Alaska Ocean Ranger program for cruise ships is becoming more efficient this summer
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) announced in a new public notice on January 21st that is planning to use hired help and a system of spot checks on cruise ships in state waters. […]
MSC to Trial Alternative Fuels
In the era of decarbonization and finding ways to become carbon neutral, MSC Shipmanagement has signed an operational trial with Quadrise Fuels International (QFI) and will trial, starting this year, emulsified synthetic heavy fuel oil […]
The Ocean Cleanup and A.P. Moller-Maersk Extend Partnership with Three Years
A.P. Møller-Maersk has extended its partnership with The Ocean Cleanup for three more years continuing this way to provide marine support to rid the ocean for plastic. To achieve this goal, they aim to stop […]
IAPH and Green Award Foundation take ESI to a new level
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has signed an agreement with the Rotterdam-based Green Award Foundation to administer and expand the formula-based Environmental Ship Index (ESI), which allows port authorities and maritime administrations to […]
