The approval supports the development of technologies designed to improve vessel efficiency and support more sustainable hull management practices. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted type approval and technical assurance to GIT Coatings for its next-generation...

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The US government is weighing a waiver of the Jones Act, a White House spokesperson confirmed on March 12. In a statement provided to Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration had not finalized any...

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A war-driven oil shock has once again exposed shipping’s vulnerability to fossil fuel dependence and reinforced the need to shift to low- and zero-emission bunker fuels. The ongoing Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have roiled global oil...

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The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest ship registry, will soon introduce electronic seafarer documents as part of its commitment to digital innovation and compliance. In doing so, the benefits of these efforts extend across the entire maritime industry,...

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