Maritime Just Transition Task Force launches first interim seafarer training frameworks for the use of ammonia, methanol and hydrogen as fuel
LONDON: The Maritime Just Transition Task Force (MJTTF) has Wednesday (17 September) released industry-first training frameworks designed to facilitate the development of training programmes for seafarers for working on ships powered by ammonia, methanol and hydrogen.
Maersk levy heavy charges for mis-declaring goods inside containers
COPENHAGEN : Mis-declaring weight of cargo in a container will now attract charges of $5,000 from the Danish shipping major Maersk. The charges will be $15,000 for dangerous goods mis-declaration violation. Weight mis-declaration is
Lloyd’s Register introduces new wind propulsion and ergonomics rules to support decarbonisation and crew safety
LONDON: Lloyd’s Register (LR) has announced an update to its Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, introducing new technical notations that formalise standards for wind propulsion systems and ergonomic design. The changes, which
Deendayal Port Authority seeks Bids for India’s First Port-Integrated Bio-Methanol Plant
GANDHIDHAM : In a crucial step toward sustainable maritime infrastructure, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has rolled out a tender inviting bids for India’s first port-integrated bio-methanol production facility. The plant, planned to
Two Landmark Maritime Bills are passed in the Parliament in a single day, first time for Shipping Ministry
NEW DELHI : In a historic development, Parliament on Wednesday passed two landmark maritime bills — a first for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) — paving the way for a modern,
India urges IMO to review maritime incidents involving foreign-flagged container vessels
NEW DELHI : India highlighted recent maritime incidents involving foreign-flagged container vessels operating in Indian waters and urged the International Maritime Organization to review all such incidents, according to an official statement. Shipping Secretary
IMO supports Madagascar in boosting fishing vessel safety skills
ANTANANARIVO : Malagasy government officials are expanding their skillsets to help safeguard the country’s 100,000 fishers working on domestic and foreign vessels in the Indian and Antarctic Oceans. This week (30 June – 4
Oil bunker costs to double by 2035 on IMO rules, says Wartsila
NEW YORK : Oil-based bunker costs will double over the next decade due to the International Maritime Organization’s upcoming regulation on greenhouse gas emissions, Finland-based Wartsila’s CEO Hakan Agnevall told Platts while laying out