UAE’s Fujairah needs to step up investments for new bunker fuels -execs
ABU DHABI : UAE’s Fujairah must step up investments for storage and supply of new alternative fuels as these markets are still lacking traction at the world’s third-largest bunkering hub despite the urgency for
IMO, Norway and Singapore sign MoU on maritime decarbonization
LONDON : A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Ministry of Climate and Environment of Norway, and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), with
Seafarer abandonment a growing worldwide issue but UAE cases recede
ABU DHABI : The number of seafarers abandoned without pay is beginning to recede in the UAE thanks to tougher deterrents against rogue shipping contractors, experts said. After a record year in 2022, with
IMO : Alternative fuel use – regulatory status mapped
LONDON : Ammonia, hydrogen, ethane and Dimethyl Ether (DME) are among the “alternative” marine fuels which may need future regulatory work. This assessment is the result of a regulatory mapping exercise conducted by the
IMO : Global Industry Alliance for Marine Biosafety agrees next steps
LONDON : The Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety has agreed the next stage of its plans to tackle aquatic invasive species through the management of biofouling. As part of GIA’s programme of work for
IMO welcomes new oceans treaty
LONDON : IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim says landmark treaty will reinforce efforts to protect biodiversity. IMO has welcomed the landmark agreement on a new oceans treaty to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas.
Professor Max Mejia to lead WMU
MALMO : Professor Max Mejia selected to succeed Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry as the new President of the World Maritime University. Following a competitive selection process, Professor Max Mejia has been selected by the Secretary-General
Indian Govt to ban 25-year-old oil tankers, bulk carriers, and other ships from Indian waters
NEW DELHI : The government of India has decided to ban 25-year-old oil tankers, bulk carriers, and general cargo vessels, both Indian registered and foreign flagged, from calling Indian ports to load and unload