Artificial Intelligence and Maritime Decarbonization Combined in CORSICA Linea and Spinergie

From French start-up Spinergie, a marine technology business focused in monitoring ship performance using big data and artificial intelligence, CORSICA linea has implemented the voyage optimization solution from April 2024. Aiming to be the most modern in the Mediterranean by 2030, this decision-making tool enables the passenger and goods transportation firm increase the environmental and

Marine Energy demand may decline with new IMO policies for 2050 goal: IEA

Even although Red Sea shipping interruptions have increased short-term bunker demand, the International Energy Agency said Oct. 16, marine energy demand will eventually drop if the International Maritime Organization offers additional policy incentives to meet its net-zero aim by 2050. The Paris-based energy watchdog stated in its latest annual World Energy Outlook that shipping sector

WPCAP to Merge into IAPH for Strengthening Maritime Sustainability

The World Ports Climate Action Program (WPCAP) will merge into the IAPH Climate and Energy Committee, strengthening global decarbonisation efforts and accelerating sustainable fuel initiatives. The announcement was made at the IAPH 2024 World Ports Conference, held on 8-10 October in Hamburg, Germany. Established in 2018, WPCAP brought together major ports including Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges, Barcelona, and Los Angeles, to

Amogy sails world’s first carbon-free ammonia powered maritime vessel

Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, has successfully sailed the NH3 Kraken, the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered maritime vessel! The NH3 Kraken, a tugboat originally constructed in 1957 and retrofitted with Amogy’s ammonia-to-electrical power system, completed its maiden voyage on a tributary of the Hudson River, upstream from New York City.

FuelEU Maritime ready for 2025?

Sarah McCann, FD&D Claims Senior Solicitor – Mediterranean/Nordics & Northern Europe, NorthStandard sets out how the FuelEU Maritime regulations will apply and what needs to be done to meet them, together with contractual considerations. FuelEU Maritime – part of the EU’s Fit for 55 package – will apply from 1 January 2025 to all commercial

IAEA to launch ATLAS project on new nuclear for maritime

Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), unveiled an exciting new maritime initiative. Grossi announced on his Twitter/X account the kick-off of an initial workshop in London, paving the way for the IAEA’s groundbreaking Atomic Technology Licensed for Applications at Sea (ATLAS) project, slated for launch in 2025. According to

Wallem Group’s ESG report shows growing commitment to sustainable maritime practices

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released its Environmental, Social and Governance (EGS) report, reinforcing its commitment to safe, sustainable and responsible practices across its ship management, ship agency and crewing businesses. In reaffirming its role as a trusted global partner delivering industry-leading services, the report stresses Wallem’s mission to support safe and

Transition to zero-emission fuels could generate massive new jobs

In a new report, the industry coalition suggests that the maritime sector’s transition to zero-emission marine fuels will be instrumental in generating new jobs. If the transition goes as expected, it could see the number of people employed by shipping and the maritime supply chain double from two million to four million by 2050. Critical

IBIA collaborates with BIMCO on fuel and maritime challenges

IBIA – The International Bunker Industry Association and BIMCO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on some of the monumental challenges and opportunities within the areas of bunker, marine energy and maritime sectors and help facilitate shipping’s decarbonisation efforts. The parties have agreed to leverage their respective expertise and resources to develop

Grafmarine secures a new partnership with a global leader in the decarbonisation

Based in Manchester and Anglesey, Grafmarine is at the forefront of developing Nanodeck technology for the maritime sector. The company has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Njord Accelerator to conduct a proof of concept, followed by a pilot installation which aims to fully explore the capabilities of solar tiles in the maritime