Two Damen Combi Freighters Launched for Fast Lines Belgium in China

Damen Shipyards has marked a significant milestone with the launch of two Combi Freighters (CF) 3850 for Fast Lines Belgium. The second vessel in the series was launched on 30 May, following the launch of the first on 19 May. These vessels are part of a three-ship order, with Fast Lines initially contracting Damen for

Viking Line Unveils Concept for World’s Largest Fully Electric Passenger-Car Ferry

Viking Line has introduced an ambitious new vessel concept, Helios, which, if realized, would become the world’s largest fully electric passenger-car ferry. Designed specifically for the busy Helsinki–Tallinn route, the concept marks a major step toward zero-emission maritime transport in the Baltic Sea region. With an anticipated battery capacity between 85 and 100 megawatt hours

Denmark and India collaborate to establish CoE in green shipping

The CoE is intended to improve the quality and efficiency of maritime activities while promoting the green transition of the maritime sector in India. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal met Denmark’s Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Morten Bodskov in a bilateral meeting. The meeting resulted in the establishment of

World Shipping Council Marks World Ocean Day with $150 Billion Commitment to Decarbonisation

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ocean stewardship and climate action on World Ocean Day, emphasizing the critical role of shipping in both global trade and environmental protection. Recognizing the ocean as an indispensable source of life, biodiversity, and a natural defense against climate change, WSC highlighted its responsibility as a

PSA International joins Global Centre For Maritime Decarbonisation as a strategic partner

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and PSA International (PSA) announced a five-year strategic partnership today to advance collaboration on maritime decarbonisation initiatives across global port ecosystems. As one of the leading global port operators, PSA is the first port operator to join GCMD as a Strategic partner, contributing valuable port-side insights to drive

MPA and NYK Group Advance Collaborative Efforts on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship Trials

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), and MTI Co., Ltd. (MTI, an NYK Group company) conducted a joint workshop today to collaborate on port-to-port Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) trials. The collaboration is among the initiatives from the MPA-NYK Memorandum of Understanding in 2024 to deepen partnership and

BIMCO drafts new clause to support biofuel use in time charters

BIMCO has launched a new subcommittee to develop a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties, marking a proactive step toward addressing the legal and operational challenges posed by the growing use of biofuels in shipping.  With regulatory frameworks like the EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and the upcoming IMO Net-zero Framework measures reshaping fuel strategies, biofuels

Global Maritime experts attended India@Nor-Shipping – Maritime Partnership for a shared & sustainable future

Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal delivered keynote speech at the India Country Session, India@Nor-Shipping in Oslo.  At the session, the Union Minister highlighted India’s growing maritime capabilities including favourable policy induced investment environment, proven shipbuilding strength, circular economy efforts, and innovative financing plans to accelerate sectoral growth. Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister Shri

India-Norway Dialogue Anchors on Sustainable Maritime Development

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal held bilateral meetings to explore possibilities of cooperation between India and Norway in multiple areas to further deepen the maritime relationship between the two countries. The Minister held meetings with Norway’s Transport Minister Jon-Ivar Nygård as well as with Minister of Fisheries and Ocean

Sea cruise ships can now connect to shore power in Amsterdam

Sea cruise ships can now make use of shore power at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA). Thanks to the new installation, vessels can switch off their onboard generators upon docking, significantly reducing emissions and noise pollution. Starting in 2027, the use of shore power at this location will become mandatory—three years ahead of European regulations.