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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in CI Fengmiao, a company fully owned by Danish renewable energy fund Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.

9th May 2025

MOL invests in Taiwanese wind farm

9th May 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Shipping emissions jumped sharply in the first quarter of 2025, that is despite gains in vessel efficiency and data-driven operational improvements, according to VesselBot’s latest report.

6th May 2025

Shipping emissions surge amidst global trade tensions

6th May 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) has become the latest member of the World Shipping Council (WSC).

25th April 2025

Emirates Shipping Line joins WSC

25th April 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Over half of vessels in Scotland’s coastal waters are untracked, raising serious concerns for vessel safety, marine traffic and environmental monitoring.

16th April 2025

Scottish researchers uncover untracked vessel threat

16th April 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

China’s shipbuilding sector continues to dominate the global market, with total vessel orders reaching $123 billion, fueled by rising demand across key shipping segments.

4th February 2025

Chinese shipbuilding booms as vessel orders top $123bn

4th February 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

InterManager, the global association for the ship management industry, has elected Sebastian von Hardenberg as its new president.

31st January 2025

InterManager names new president

31st January 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has launched its Regional Presence Office (RPO) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region during a ceremony held in the historic maritime city of Alexandria,…

21st January 2025

IMO launches MENA office in Alexandria

21st January 2025

CARBON CAPTURE

CARBON CAPTURE

Value Maritime, together with its partners in the Maritime Efficient & Easy Carbon Capture (ME2CC) project, has secured funding from the Maritime Masterplan 2024 to develop, construct, and demonstrate an innovative modular…

9th January 2025

Value Maritime leads carbon capture initiative with ME2CC project

9th January 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has teamed up with Madoqua Renewables and several global industry leaders to develop a green corridor connecting Portugal to northern Europe.

9th January 2025

Green corridor to link Portugal and northern Europe

9th January 2025

NEWS

NEWS

Kongsberg Discovery has announced its acquisition of Naxys Technologies, a Bergen-based leader in underwater environmental monitoring technology, particularly renowned for its expertise in detecting oil and gas leaks using passive acoustic systems.

8th January 2025

Kongsberg Discovery acquires Naxys Technologies to strengthen underwater monitoring

8th January 2025

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Anemoi Marine Technologies has completed the installation of five Rotor Sails on the 400,000 dwt Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) Sohar Max, marking the largest vessel to date to adopt wind propulsion technology.…

17th December 2024

Anemoi in largest wind propulsion project yet

17th December 2024

NEWS

NEWS

Avikus, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai specialising in autonomous navigation technology, has secured a significant order for its HiNAS Control system, a cutting-edge AI-based autonomous navigation solution.

16th December 2024

Autonomous navigation order for Avikus

16th December 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Bearing AI has launched a smart Cargo Prediction tool, aimed at helping tramp chartering managers enhance their performance in the competitive spot market.

12th December 2024

Bearing AI launches Cargo Prediction tool

12th December 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

US-listed PPG has announced its 50th project involving the electrostatic application of its marine fouling control coatings.

26th November 2024

PPG marks milestone with 50th electrostatic marine coating order

26th November 2024

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

The maritime industry has long been a beacon of innovation, and the Motorship Award shines a spotlight on individuals and teams pushing boundaries in sustainable, efficient, and groundbreaking technology.

25th November 2024

This year’s winner of the Motorship Award

25th November 2024

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Gibdock Shipyard and Armada Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the integration of Armada’s Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS) into vessels serviced by Gibdock.

17th October 2024

Gibdock and Armada Technologies join forces for PALS

17th October 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

A pioneering project exploring the technical feasibility of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) for the maritime sector has concluded that the technology could play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas…

10th October 2024

Project demonstrates potential of onboard carbon capture

10th October 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

A more aggressive policy push is needed if hard-to-abate sectors such as maritime meet the targets laid down in the Paris Agreement.

9th October 2024

Urgent action needed on emissions targets

9th October 2024

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