IMO celebrates International Day for Women in Maritime 2025
LONDON : International Day for Women in Maritime 2025 observed globally on 18 May each year.The day celebrates women in the industry and is intended to promote the recruitment, retention and sustained employment of women
Practical guide for approval of ammonia- or hydrogen-fuelled ships
SINGAPORE : As the maritime industry moves towards zero-emission operations, ammonia and hydrogen are gradually emerging as suitable ship fuels due to their carbon-free emissions. These new fuels require a change of mindset in
World’s largest car carrier sets sail from China
NANJING : The BYD Shenzhen measures 220 meters long and 39 meters wide, featuring 16 decks and a maximum speed of 19 knots. It also incorporates sustainable solutions such as LNG dual-fuel propulsion, shaft
IMO opens global talks to secure net-zero deal for shipping
LONDON : The International Maritime Organization (IMO) opened a critical round of negotiations aimed at finalizing new binding regulations to steer international shipping towards net-zero emissions over the next 25 years. Speaking at the
Kandla Port to begin Green Hydrogen production by August : DPA Chairman
GANDHIDHAM : Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) Kandla, Shri Sushil Kumar Singh IRSME stated on Saturday that the authority will begin the production of green hydrogen by the end of August this year.
COSCO Shipping Christen The Largest LNG Dual-Fuel Car Carrier in the fleet—— “Wenjingkou”
SHANGHAI : COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers held the naming ceremony for its largest LNG dual-fuel car carrier, the “Wenjingkou“, at the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard. The vessel, with a capacity of 8600 car spaces, marks
IMO : Enhancing maritime security in Somalia
LONDON : IMO has reinforced its commitment to strengthening maritime security in Somalia, hosting two capacity-building workshops in Berbera (10–12 February) and Bosaso (17–18 February). The workshops aimed to help Somali authorities establish effective
MISC wins PTT vessel charters, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will fabricate the newbuilds
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia’s MISC, a subsidiary of national energy giant Petronas, has secured long-term Time Charter Parties (TCP) with Thailand’s PTT for two newbuild Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs). The VLECs will be