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Responding to the UN Secretary-General’s call for urgent action on climate change, the global shipping industry is giving full backing to a ‘moon-shot’ proposal for the large scale deployment of zero-carbon ships…

Reducing emissions and investment in decarbonisation are continuing industry priorities, according to leaders of the Round Table of International Shipping Associations.

Classification society DNV granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for a new design of intra-Europe 1,900 TEU feeder container ships on 8 March.

BIMCO is calling on states and the industry to consider establishing a global set of rules for market-based measures to support the use of low carbon fuels amid concerns that regionally fragmented…

ClassNK has granted its Remote Survey (RMSV) notation for a pure car carrier operated by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and managed by MOL Ship Management (MOLSHIP).

Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) is to enter into a collaboration agreement with engine control specialist Nabtesco Corporation. The joint research contract covers research into integrating insights derived from a digital twin with…

Among his first key appointments since taking the helm at Lloyd’s Register (LR) in January, chief executive Nick Brown has named three new members of the company’s executive leadership team.

ABB Marine & Ports is expanding its global reach and service capabilities with local divisions in Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

Switzerland-based engine designer WinGD is continuing to develop its portfolio, as it positions for a modest recovery in the market in 2021, Volkmar Galke, Global Sales Director, WinGD, told The Motorship during…