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Wilhelmsen strengthens maritime innovation commitment with Motion Ventures Fund II

Building upon the success of the inaugural fund launched in 2021, Motion Ventures Fund II aims to deploy investments ranging from USD 250,000 to USD 10,000,000 into at least 25 companies over the next 18-24 months. The fund targets innovative solutions that digitise...

Shipping Companies Rushing to Subscribe to Starlink to Prevent Young Sailors from Leaving

South Korean shipping companies are rushing to subscribe to U.S.-based SpaceX’s satellite communication service, Starlink, to prevent young sailors from leaving their jobs due to feelings of social isolation caused by the inability to access the internet while out at...

Mediterranean Sea Designated as Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides

Starting from May 1, 2025, the Mediterranean Sea will be officially designated as an Emission Control Area (ECA) for sulphur oxides (SOx) under MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 14, as adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This important development...

US Tariffs on Chinese built ships and fleets

The Club has been receiving enquiries and requests for draft charter clauses from members about the proposed U.S. ‘Make Shipbuilding Great Again’ Order and potential imposition of port charges/tariffs on Chinese built/operated ships/fleets. The U.S. Trade...

Marine insurance industry advances climate reporting in third annual disclosure report

The Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance continue to take a leadership role in supporting global shipping decarbonisation with the release of their third annual disclosure report. This year’s report includes contributions from nine signatories and nine affiliate...

Russia and US to discuss Black Sea shipping

Russian and U.S. experts will discuss ways to ensure the safety of shipping in the Black Sea at talks on a possible Ukrainian peace settlement in Riyadh on Monday, the Kremlin said. After Russian forces made gains in 2024, President Donald Trump reversed U.S. policy...

Wilhelmsen strengthens maritime innovation commitment with Motion Ventures Fund II

Shipping Companies Rushing to Subscribe to Starlink to Prevent Young Sailors from Leaving

Mediterranean Sea Designated as Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides

US Tariffs on Chinese built ships and fleets

Marine insurance industry advances climate reporting in third annual disclosure report

Russia and US to discuss Black Sea shipping

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