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

Corvus Energy partners with HD Hyundai Mipo for AiP on new green product tanker design.

Corvus Energy, the world’s leading provider of zero-emission solutions for the maritime industry, is pleased to announce that the Company partnered with HD Hyundai Mipo for AiP issued by DNV on a green product tanker design. HD Hyundai Mipo recently received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV for a green product tanker design with a

HD Hyundai Leads Maritime Decarbonization at Nor-Shipping 2025

HD Hyundai is presenting its future vision for maritime decarbonization at the world’s largest maritime and offshore exhibition. HD Hyundai announced its participation in ‘Nor-Shipping 2025’, which takes place from Tuesday, June 3 to Friday, June 6 in Oslo, Norway. The event is expected to draw more than 800 companies from 47 countries and attract

ABS and Pusan National University Chart a Course for Liquid Hydrogen Shipping

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Pusan National University Hydrogen Ship Technology Center to jointly pursue advancements in liquid hydrogen carriers and cryogenic ship systems. The collaboration brings together ABS’s global classification expertise with the center’s specialised knowledge in hydrogen technologies, aiming to overcome

Moeve to Supply 40,000 Tons of 2G Marine Biofuel to Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea in Canary Islands

Moeve has signed a strategic long-term agreement with Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea to deliver up to 40,000 tons of second-generation (2G) marine biofuel through December 2025 in the Canary Islands. The deal, Moeve’s largest biofuel contract to date and its first in the archipelago, includes the option to extend supply into 2026. This agreement strengthens Moeve’s

Port of Rotterdam Tests Electric Hydrofoil Vessel in Push for Sustainable Operations

Rotterdam, Netherlands — The Port of Rotterdam Authority has introduced a pilot programme featuring a fully electric hydrofoil vessel as part of its broader efforts to modernise and decarbonise its fleet. The Artemis EF-12 Workboat, named RPA ZERO, has officially entered operational trials this week on the Nieuwe Maas, marking a significant step in maritime

India to Launch e-Samudra: A Digital Overhaul of Maritime Governance and Sustainability

New Delhi, India — India is preparing to launch e-Samudra, a comprehensive web-based platform aimed at modernising its maritime sector through digitisation and sustainable practices. Set to go live in October 2025, the initiative is expected to streamline operations across ports, shipping, and coastal trade, while aligning with the nation’s climate and economic development goals.

PT Bahtera Bahari Shipyardbrings Indonesia’s first allelectric CBG 500 E to life

The all-electric CBG 500 E crane, known for its high handling capacities and environmentallyfriendly operation, will be delivered to PT Bahtera Bahari Shipyard (PT BBS) at the end ofOctober 2025 – PT BBS, a prominent Indonesian shipbuilder based in Batam, has invested in the crane tosupport the operational needs of its sister company, PT Bahtera