General News 13-18
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NewsDry bulk STS transfer push grows
INTERCARGO is uniting the shipping industry to improve safety, consistency and standards of dry bulk STS transfer operations
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NewsThe benefits of AI for crash avoidance
Innovators are harnessing AI and digital tools to predict disasters, optimise vessels and strengthen cyber resilience
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NewsMeet the 2026 chairs for Propulsion and Future Fuels
Lars Robert Pedersen, Deputy Secretary General, BIMCO and Markus Munz, Managing Director, VDMA Large Engines return to steer the conversation in 2026!
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NewsMarine insurance market holds firm
Global marine insurers are sustaining coverage capacity despite geopolitical tensions
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: How uncertainty is reshaping shipping investment
Wärtsilä’s report examines how shipowners are balancing decarbonisation requirements with financial returns in continued times of uncertainty
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NewsNations unprepared for IMO rules
A new report warns that major shipping nations risk falling behind as IMO decarbonisation rules tighten
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NewsABS drives autonomous shipping innovation
ABS is leading a Southeast Asia push for autonomous shipping, joining other classification societies in digital transformation
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NewsMOL expands into European offshore wind
MOL is investing in offshore wind support vessels, entering Europe’s growing commissioning service vessel market
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: Suez return reshapes bunkering
Suez traffic may resume gradually, reshaping bunker demand, freight rates and routing decisions
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NewsWärtsilä expands Vaasa production hub
Wärtsilä is investing €140 million to expand capacity at Vaasa, supporting growing energy and marine demand
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NewsEfficiency gains fail to cut emissions
Container shipping hit a record-low carbon intensity in Q4 2025, but total emissions stayed elevated globally
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NewsGSB expansion to be driven by Stena Bulk
Stena Bulk has acquired an additional shareholding in the joint venture from Bay Crest, while retaining Golden Agri and Bay Crest as partners
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NewsShareholders approve Kongsberg Maritime spin-off
Shareholders have approved a Kongsberg Maritime spin-off, paving the way for Oslo Stock Exchange listing and independent growth
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Newsbound4blue expands Asian production
bound4blue opens China production, forging partnerships to boost wind propulsion adoption in Asian shipyards
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NewsA new global force in marine power
Hoyer and VMS Group have merged to form Hoyer VMS Group, a one-stop partner for vessel power and automation
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NewsNew fund boosts green retrofits
A new fund is providing unsecured financing to boost vessel energy-efficiency retrofits
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NewsDNV opens London Cruise Centre
DNV has opened a London Cruise Centre to enhance support, innovation and sustainability for the global cruise industry
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NewsStena Line acquires Wasaline
Stena Line has acquired Wasaline, strengthening Baltic Sea presence and advancing sustainable ferry operations
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NewsA boost for ship operators’ technical skills
Through Wärtsilä’s Land and Sea Academy, GigaMare instructors will be trained and certified to deliver programmes that meet international standards
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NewsThordon appoints Progreen in Azerbaijan
Thordon Bearings has appointed Progreen as exclusive Azerbaijan distributor to expand eco-friendly solutions in key sectors
