‘Laura Maersk’-first container ship powered by green methanol sets sail
COPENHAGEN : The new ship, Laura Maersk, is the world’s first container vessel equipped with a methanol propulsion system. The ship’s godmother is the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who
Shipping lines beat IMO carbon target
TAIPEI : Taiwan’s two largest shipping carriers have reduced their carbon emissions by 40 percent, seven years ahead of a goal set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Minister of Transportation and Communications Wang
IMO organises conference ‘Mobilizing networks for gender equality’ on the occasion of International Day for Women in Maritime
LONDON : The second International Day for Women in Maritime, celebrated on Thursday, 18 May 2023, seeks to highlight the importance of collaboration and networking in achieving gender equality in the maritime sector. IMO Secretary-General
IMO celebrates ‘International Day for Women in Maritime 2023’ Today
LONDON : The inaugural IMO International Day for Women in Maritime on 18 May 2022 focused on the theme “Training-Visibility-Recognition: Supporting a barrier-free working environment”. The IMO invites everyone in the maritime industry to celebrate the
World’s largest VLGC named ‘Harzand’ and delivered
BEIJING : Jiangnan Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, has delivered the world’s largest Very Large Liquefied Gas Carrier (VLGC) to Singapore-based shipping and trading company Petredec. This marks a significant milestone
Technical feasibility assessment on shipping decarbonization : IMO
LONDON : A study on the readiness and availability of low- and zero-carbon ship technology and marine fuels, commissioned by IMO under its Future Fuels and Technology for Low- and Zero-Carbon Shipping Project (FFT
Seven candidates nominated for Secretary-General of IMO
LONDON : Seven IMO Member States have each nominated a candidate for the post of Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The term of the current incumbent, Mr. Kitack Lim of the Republic
Shipping industry can save $50 bn through four enablers of operational efficiency
LONDON : The shipping industry is facing a major transformation as it is working towards full decarbonisation by 2050. Short-term actions that improve the operational efficiency of existing vessels can play a critical role