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ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for a Liquified CO₂ Carrier installing Wind-Assisted Propulsion System

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a Liquified CO₂ carrier installing the ‘Wind Challenger,’ a hard sail wind propulsion system. The ship is jointly developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI). The AiP...

Rio Tinto to charter two methanol dual-fuel bulk carriers

Mining company Rio Tinto has entered into an agreement to charter two methanol dual-fuel newbuild vessels from Japanese bulk operator NS United Kaiun Kaisha (NSU). Each bulk carrier will have a capacity of 209,000 dwt and will be designed to operate on both methanol...

The 1 million TEU question: Do Gulf overland ports have the capacity?

Our analysis of approximately 35,000 vessel calls reveals that alternative ports with overland connections can absorb, at best, 62% of displaced Persian Gulf cargo. At their current average throughput, they cover just 48%. This structural deficit creates an...

Statement by IMO Secretary-General on the recent attacks on ships in the Middle East region

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement: “The attacks on and seizures of commercial ships are unacceptable. I once again call for these reckless actions to cease and for any ships and innocent seafarers to be released immediately. The...

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Renews Partnership with Shanghai Maritime University to Strengthen Maritime Development

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen cooperation in maritime talent development and knowledge exchange. The MOU was signed by Mr Ang Wee Keong, Chief...

ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore

In an important step to lowering emissions in one of the world’s busiest ports, ABS, Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte. Ltd., SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte. Ltd., and VINSSEN Co., Ltd., signed a research collaboration agreement to advance the development of a...

ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for a Liquified CO₂ Carrier installing Wind-Assisted Propulsion System

Rio Tinto to charter two methanol dual-fuel bulk carriers

The 1 million TEU question: Do Gulf overland ports have the capacity?

Statement by IMO Secretary-General on the recent attacks on ships in the Middle East region

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Renews Partnership with Shanghai Maritime University to Strengthen Maritime Development

ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore

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