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Norwegian officials, businesses optimistic on green maritime cooperation with China

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Date: Jun 09, 2025

From cutting-edge green ships to smart emission control systems, Norwegian officials and business le...

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LR, HD Hyundai Mipo and PanOcean collaborate on new Ultramax Bulk Carrier design

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Date: Jun 09, 2025

Lloyd’s Register (LR), HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd (HMD) and PanOcean have signed a Joint De...

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ABS Approves Ammonia Cracking Technology for Ships from Pherousa

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Date: Jun 09, 2025

ABS issued approval in principle (AIP) to Pherousa Shipping for its ammonia cracking technology onbo...

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The cost of unreliability in ocean shipping – and how to mitigate it

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Date: Jun 09, 2025

With more than 80% of the world's traded goods transported by sea, ocean shipping is widely consider...

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Saving the ocean is a test of multilateralism: IMO Secretary-General

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Date: Jun 09, 2025

Ahead of World Oceans Day (8 June), Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez says the momentum for collec...

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Regulation sparks muted optimism for marine decarbonization

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Date: Jun 09, 2025

Fresh regulation has given a limited boost to maritime decarbonization as shipping grapples with hig...

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ABS Approves Innovative LCO2-EP Carrier Concept from KNCC

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Date: Jun 06, 2025

At the 60th anniversary of the Nor-Shipping maritime trade fair, ABS issued approval in principle (A...

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DNV Grants Approval in Principle to HD Hyundai Mipo for 20K cbm LCO₂ Carrier Design

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Date: Jun 06, 2025

DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo for its 20,000 cbm liquefied carbo...

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bound4blue secures DNV validation for wind propulsion performance methodology, unlocking regulatory and commercial benefits

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Date: Jun 06, 2025

bound4blue has taken a major step forward in simplifying the adoption of wind power worldwide, with...

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TOP Ships Inc. Announces Intention to Spin Off a New Nasdaq-Listed Suezmax Tanker Company

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Date: Jun 06, 2025

TOP Ships Inc., an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient “ECO” tanker vesse...

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Asia’s fuel oil imports from Iraq hit 4-month high in May

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Date: Jun 06, 2025

Asia’s fuel oil imports from Iraq hit a four-month high in May as strong refining margins boosted ...

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HSFO cracks rebound, volatile trade continues

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Date: Jun 06, 2025

Asia high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) cracks traded higher on Thursday, rebounding back into premiums ov...

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IRI: Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry – A Dynamic Week of Innovation, Collaboration, and Global Engagement

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Date: Jun 06, 2025

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry wraps up a dynamic week at Nor-Shipping 2025. Wi...

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BIMCO drafts new clause to support biofuel use in time charters

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Date: Jun 06, 2025

BIMCO has launched a new subcommittee to develop a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties, marking ...

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Shipping needs to adjust to persistent US-China trade strains: industry leaders

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Date: Jun 06, 2025

Trade tensions between the US and China will endure beyond the administration of US President Donald...

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Baltic Index Hits Highest Level Since Late March

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Date: Jun 06, 2025

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk c...

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Ship Recycling Activity Under the Hong Kong Convention Influence

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Date: Jun 05, 2025

The impending enforcement of the Hong Kong Convention is bringing some turbulence in the ship recycl...

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USTR Notice of Action 301: China’s targeting of maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding

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Date: Jun 05, 2025

Navigating the intricacies of the USTR 301 China Service Fee involves understanding the new regulati...

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Demand for propeller retrofits surge four-fold but adoption remains limited

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Date: Jun 05, 2025

New research shows propulsion energy saving devices could deliver up to 10% fuel reduction while few...

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GeoServe launches the world’s first unified Voyage Operations Suite that redefines operational efficiency

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Date: Jun 05, 2025

Dubai-based GeoServe, a leading provider of voyage management solutions, announces the launch of Geo...

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Alfa Laval Aalborg marine boilers set new standards with fuel-flexible and electric hybrid solutions

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Date: Jun 05, 2025

Driven by the need for decarbonization and to advance fuel flexibility, Alfa Laval is leading the wa...

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Kongsberg Maritime launches K-Sail wind-assist technology solution

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Date: Jun 05, 2025

Kongsberg Maritime has officially launched K-Sail, a new service that helps vessel owners choose and...

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DNV and COSCO sign new class contract for methanol-ethanol ready KNOT shuttle tanker

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Date: Jun 05, 2025

Classification society DNV has signed a new contract with Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Zhoushan Shi...

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ORBCOMM launches CrewView to enable smart containers to fill the last gap in end-to-end visibility while at sea

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Date: Jun 05, 2025

ORBCOMM today announced the launch of CrewView, an onboard visibility solution that enables crews to...

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New Seaber entry-level program speeds up digital transformation in bulk shipping

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Date: Jun 05, 2025

The maritime industry has been promised “transformation” for over a decade. Most of it was never...

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Governments should address shadow fleet’s safety issues in sanction rules: panel

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Date: Jun 05, 2025

Governments should consider the safety issues of shadow fleet tankers when enacting sanction regimes...

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WCS crude price differentials tighten as wildfires disrupt Canadian crude production

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Date: Jun 04, 2025

Canadian heavy crude price discounts tightened on June 2 as wildfires sweeping across northern Canad...

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Survitec Validates Performance Of High-Viscosity Fluorine-Free Foam Concentrates As The Industry Prepares To Transition

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Date: Jun 04, 2025

Survitec, a global leader in Survival Technology, has successfully completed extensive performance t...

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Marubeni Announces Equity Investment in Gearbulk Holding AG, the World’s Largest Open-hatch Shipping Operator

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Date: Jun 04, 2025

Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, “Marubeni”) has reached an agreement to invest in Gearbulk Ho...

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KR, HD Hyundai Mipo and HD KSOE Collaborate on Safe and Sustainable Tank Design for Green Ships

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Date: Jun 04, 2025

KR (Korean Register) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with HD Hyundai Mipo and HD Kore...

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Auramarine launches water in methanol measurement technology to support alternative fuel uptake

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Date: Jun 04, 2025

Auramarine, the leading fuel supply systems pioneer for the marine industry and other sectors, has t...

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Kongsberg Maritime launches CEMS for emissions compliance and fuel efficiency

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Date: Jun 04, 2025

Kongsberg Maritime today announced the launch of its new Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEM...