| The Mediterranean Sea officially became an Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter (Med SOx ECA) under MARPOL Annex VI on 1 May 2025. The sulphur content in fuel oil for ships operating in the area is now limited to 0.1%, significantly reducing air pollution and delivering major benefits to both human health and the marine environment. |
| Ships operating in Emission Control Areas for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter, such as the Mediterranean Sea, are subject to... |
Environment
Plug-and-play solar power solution launches
Wattlab, the Netherlands-based maritime solar specialist, has introduced its SolarDeck technology to the seagoing shipping industry. SolarDeck is a modular and scalable system of deck-mounted solar panels that yield significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Moreover, based on...
https://splash247.com/plug-and-play-solar-power-solution-launches/
Mediterranean ECA starts
Today sees the Mediterranean Sea officially become an emission control area (ECA) for sulphur oxides (SOx). All vessels operating in the region must now comply with stricter environmental standards whereby they either use maximum 0.10% sulphur content in fuel, or use approved exhaust gas cleaning...
Shell’s technical report on LNG’s pathway to help decarbonise shipping
The shipping industry is at a crucial turning point. Increasing industry momentum, heightened IMO ambitions and technological advancements are accelerating the push toward decarbonisation, underlining the need for sector wide collaboration and action.
Shell Marine’s technical report: Decarbonising Shipping: LNG’s Pathway to Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions, explores how LNG, bio-LNG and e-LNG can support the shipping industry’s transition to net-zero emissions by 2050 and provides critical...
Seven steps to safe, approved use of ammonia or hydrogen ship fuel
| Thinking about running ships on ammonia or hydrogen? Read about a smart way to gain approval under IMO’s alternative design approval process. Our latest article on maritime decarbonization summarizes how shipowners can apply a practical, structured approach to gaining approval for ammonia- or hydrogen-fuelled ships. From engaging early with flag administrations to addressing design risks, training crews, and managing bunkering safely, we describe seven essential steps to receive approval. Re... |
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| With less than 14 days to go, now is the perfect time to secure your free place at All-Energy – the UK’s largest renewable and low carbon energy event. As Oceanology International‘s sister show All-Energy is the natural next step for professionals looking to explore the wider renewable energy ecosystem. Whether you’re focused on offshore technologies, marine energy, or sustainability innovation, you’ll find unmatched value at this event. Here’s why it’s worth attending: – Explore synergies ... |
ClassNK releases ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’
ClassNK releases ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’ for leveraging successful case studies to enable flexible responses to various situations
– aiming to contribute to safer and more efficient vessel operations –
Tokyo – ClassNK has released ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’ which aim to achieve sustainable ship management with safety as the highest priority. Evolving environment surrounding ship management, including fuel transition, stricter regulations, and crew shortage, ClassNK aims to enable...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/30/classnk-releases-prime-shipmanagement-guidelines/
Bureau Veritas joins NavHyS project to Advance Liquid Hydrogen Innovation in Shipping
Paris la Défense, April 30, 2025: Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is pleased to announce its participation in NavHyS, a new European research project dedicated to advancing the use of liquid hydrogen (LH₂) in maritime applications. Funded by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, NavHyS brings together a consortium of 14 partners from across Europe, with the shared goal of decarbonizing the shipping industry.
Working closely with ArianeGroup, BV has played...
Margate Joins GreenSeas Trust’s BinsForGreenSeas Campaign to Tackle Plastic Pollution Event on Thursday 8th May at 1pm
Margate, one of the UK’s most iconic seaside towns, is taking a stand against plastic pollution by installing a BinsForGreenSeas unit from the environmental charity GreenSeas Trust.
Positioned near the bustling seafront, the new bin will help reduce litter and encourage both residents and the town’s 3.9 million annual visitors to dispose of waste responsibly. The goal is simple but urgent – to protect Margate’s stunning coastline and marine life from the growing threat of plastic pollution.
To...
Joint Statement on Combined Transport
The signatories of this Statement representing the railway, inland waterway, maritime and intermodal sectors, welcome the Political Agenda presented by the Commission’s President and translated into the mission letters of the College of Commissioners. We particularly welcome the need to enhance Europe’s competitiveness through a clean industry and through strengthening the single market, while pursuing the objectives and goals set in place to promote increased energy efficiency and lower...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/29/joint-statement-on-combined-transport/