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NEWS

NEWS

The suspension of the US port strike, following an agreement between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the USMX (United States Maritime Alliance), brings temporary relief to the shipping industry. 

7th October 2024

US Ports strike suspended, but automation dispute looms

7th October 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is to merge three of its subsidiaries to create a technical hub focused on maritime decarbonisation.

4th October 2024

MOL new venture to target decarbonisation

4th October 2024

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

Provaris Energy, an Australian-listed company, is making significant strides in optimising its compressed hydrogen supply chain to comply with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II) emissions standards for bulk…

3rd October 2024

Provaris Energy hydrogen supply chain meets EU RED II standards

3rd October 2024

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

DP World has welcomed two newbuild vessels to its Marine Services fleet, enhancing its commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.

2nd October 2024

DP World launches sustainable vessels

2nd October 2024

NEWS

NEWS

Scuffing can sound the death knell for two-stroke engines. For it is the breakdown of the lubricant film or stuck piston rings which left unchecked may have catastrophic results. Germany’s CM Technologies has…

1st October 2024

CMT unveils new tech to prevent cylinder scuffing

1st October 2024

NEWS

NEWS

A recent pilot at the Steinweg Beatrix Terminal has successfully demonstrated the use of moveable battery containers to provide shore power to vessels operated by Cargow Shipping.

30th September 2024

​Moveable battery containers for shore power success

30th September 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has confirmed the cancellation of a major construction contract with French shipping start-up Zephyr & Boree.

30th September 2024

Zephyr and Boree cancels innovative boxship order

30th September 2024

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

Auramarine celebrated its 50th anniversary this month, the same month it launched its ammonia fuel supply system (FSS). We spoke to the company’s CEO John Bergman (pictured) about both milestones.

27th September 2024

The Motorship meets Auramarine’s CEO John Bergman

27th September 2024

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

BAR Technologies is calling for urgent action to hasten progress toward critical climate goals.

26th September 2024

Wind propulsion crucial for maritime decarbonisation

26th September 2024

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Fuel selection is becoming a critical focus for shipping companies looking to minimise financial risk under the FuelEU Maritime regulations. 

25th September 2024

OrbitMI looks to ease FuelEU burden

25th September 2024