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ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The Clean Shipping Coalition is urging International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states to maintain support for the UN shipping body’s Net-Zero Framework (NZF) ahead of next week’s key negotiations in London.

27th August 2026

Shipping groups urge IMO to back net-zero framework

27th August 2026

REGULATION

REGULATION

The International Maritime Organization has adopted a new International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS Code) during the 111th session of its Maritime Safety Committee in London.

22nd May 2026

IMO approves autonomous shipping code

22nd May 2026

REGULATION

REGULATION

A new study has warned that no major maritime nation is fully prepared for tightening decarbonisation rules at the International Maritime Organization, highlighting risks even among the world’s leading shipping economies.

19th March 2026

Nations unprepared for IMO rules

19th March 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

A new insight brief by the UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group for the Getting to Zero Coalition warns that weakening the International Maritime Organization’s proposed Net-Zero Framework would significantly increase transition…

20th February 2026

EXCLUSIVE: IMO net-zero framework delay risks

20th February 2026

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

The Clean Arctic Alliance is calling on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to urgently adopt strong global regulations governing the discharge of scrubber wastewater from ships, warning that the current lack of…

12th February 2026

Alliance demands global scrubber rules

12th February 2026

REGULATION

REGULATION

As the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) convenes for its 13th session in February, debate around exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) discharges is once again on the table, writes Capt.…

5th February 2026

IMO faces science-based regulatory test at PPR 13

5th February 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

America’s position on lower-carbon marine fuels is not so much contradictory as revealing.

19th January 2026

The reality of the US’ position on lower-carbon marine fuels

19th January 2026

REGULATION

REGULATION

The past year proved to be a defining one for the maritime sector, marked by the entry into force of long-anticipated regulation, intensifying debate at the International Maritime Organization and a steady…

7th January 2026

A review of last year

7th January 2026

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Interest in nuclear applications in the maritime industry has been growing significantly in recent years and LR recognised that both Guidance and Rules were going to be required. However, the starting point…

28th November 2025

LR Guidance For Nuclear in Maritime

28th November 2025

TURBOCHARGER

TURBOCHARGER

It is not an exaggeration to say that without turbochargers the shipping industry could never have made the strides in engine efficiency that it has over the years, and it is doubtful…

28th November 2025

Entering a new era of enabling efficiency and emission reduction

28th November 2025

REGULATION

REGULATION

The Propulsion and Future Fuels conference in Hamburg opened this year under the shadow of the IMO’s decision to delay implementation of its Net Zero Framework by one year, a move that…

27th November 2025

Regulation takes centre stage at this year’s Propulsion and Future Fuels

27th November 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

There seems to have been a recent surge of interest in nuclear power afloat. Most of this is coming from the major classification societies – all have recently published studies which confirm…

18th November 2025

Nuclear to the Fore Again as Net Zero Strategy Stalls

18th November 2025

REGULATION

REGULATION

The recent decision reached by the IMO at its MEPC meeting was not what the industry wanted to hear. I’ve suggested who the engineers of the delay were in previous articles but…

27th October 2025

Reactions to IMO decision from maritime stakeholders

27th October 2025

OPINION

OPINION

On the final day of the IMO’s meeting to potentially shake-up the global shipping industry’s emissions profile, around two-thirds of member countries voted to delay the proposed Net Zero Framework, although a…

17th October 2025

IMO delays Net Zero Framework amidst shock and awe

17th October 2025

OPINION

OPINION

This week is immensely important for global shipping industry and perhaps it’s not too much of a stretch to say the world as a whole. The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee is…

15th October 2025

IMO meets to discuss the future of propulsion and fuels

15th October 2025

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

DESMI is helping shipowners prepare for the upcoming IMO MEPC83 GHG requirements by offering practical advice and proven solutions to reduce shipping emissions and fuel consumption.

7th October 2025

Practical steps towards MEPC83 compliance

7th October 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The Maritime Just Transition Task Force (MJTTF) has unveiled the industry’s first dedicated training frameworks to prepare seafarers for working on ships powered by alternative fuels including ammonia, methanol and hydrogen.

17th September 2025

Training launched for alternative marine fuels

17th September 2025

METHANOL

METHANOL

Cummins is laying the groundwork for methanol as a viable marine fuel, focusing on readiness and long-term strategy as the maritime industry shifts towards decarbonisation. While diesel remains central to its operations,…

8th September 2025

Cummins prepares for methanol future in maritime sector

8th September 2025

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Color Line has signed an agreement with NAPA to introduce the company’s electronic logbook across its fleet of five vessels during 2025.

4th September 2025

Color Line adopts NAPA Logbook to streamline compliance

4th September 2025

LNG

LNG

Recent articles on LNG have highlighted that many LNG carriers are floating idle, suggesting a lack of demand for the fuel as a whole. But new research suggests that its maritime use…

3rd September 2025

LNG groups highlight the devil’s in the detail when it comes to regulating the fuel

3rd September 2025