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ABS Approves Innovative LCO2-EP Carrier Concept from KNCC
At the 60th anniversary of the Nor-Shipping maritime trade fair, ABS issued approval in principle (AIP) to Knutsen NYK Carbon...
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DNV Grants Approval in Principle to HD Hyundai Mipo for 20K cbm LCO₂ Carrier Design
DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo for its 20,000 cbm liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO₂)...
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bound4blue secures DNV validation for wind propulsion performance methodology, unlocking regulatory and commercial benefits
bound4blue has taken a major step forward in simplifying the adoption of wind power worldwide, with DNV validation of its ‘wind...
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TOP Ships Inc. Announces Intention to Spin Off a New Nasdaq-Listed Suezmax Tanker Company
TOP Ships Inc., an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient “ECO” tanker vessels, announced today that it intends to...
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Asia’s fuel oil imports from Iraq hit 4-month high in May
Asia’s fuel oil imports from Iraq hit a four-month high in May as strong refining margins boosted output and exports...
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HSFO cracks rebound, volatile trade continues
Asia high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) cracks traded higher on Thursday, rebounding back into premiums over both Brent and Dubai...
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IRI: Republic of the Marshall Islands Registry – A Dynamic Week of Innovation, Collaboration, and Global Engagement
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry wraps up a dynamic week at Nor-Shipping 2025. With 16 team members...
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BIMCO drafts new clause to support biofuel use in time charters
BIMCO has launched a new subcommittee to develop a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties, marking a proactive step toward...
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Shipping needs to adjust to persistent US-China trade strains: industry leaders
Trade tensions between the US and China will endure beyond the administration of US President Donald Trump, meaning shipping must...
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Baltic Index Hits Highest Level Since Late March
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, hit its highest...
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Ship Recycling Activity Under the Hong Kong Convention Influence
The impending enforcement of the Hong Kong Convention is bringing some turbulence in the ship recycling market, as compliance is...
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USTR Notice of Action 301: China’s targeting of maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding
Navigating the intricacies of the USTR 301 China Service Fee involves understanding the new regulations and fees imposed by the...
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Demand for propeller retrofits surge four-fold but adoption remains limited
New research shows propulsion energy saving devices could deliver up to 10% fuel reduction while fewer than 2% of global...
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GeoServe launches the world’s first unified Voyage Operations Suite that redefines operational efficiency
Dubai-based GeoServe, a leading provider of voyage management solutions, announces the launch of GeoOne, a unified Voyage Operations Suite (VOS)...
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Alfa Laval Aalborg marine boilers set new standards with fuel-flexible and electric hybrid solutions
Driven by the need for decarbonization and to advance fuel flexibility, Alfa Laval is leading the way with the first...
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Kongsberg Maritime launches K-Sail wind-assist technology solution
Kongsberg Maritime has officially launched K-Sail, a new service that helps vessel owners choose and integrate wind-assist technology effectively. Wind-assist...
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DNV and COSCO sign new class contract for methanol-ethanol ready KNOT shuttle tanker
Classification society DNV has signed a new contract with Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Zhoushan Shipyard (COSCO) during Nor-Shipping 2025 for...
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ORBCOMM launches CrewView to enable smart containers to fill the last gap in end-to-end visibility while at sea
ORBCOMM today announced the launch of CrewView, an onboard visibility solution that enables crews to monitor and manage smart refrigerated...
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New Seaber entry-level program speeds up digital transformation in bulk shipping
The maritime industry has been promised “transformation” for over a decade. Most of it was never delivered. Seaber, the European...
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Governments should address shadow fleet’s safety issues in sanction rules: panel
Governments should consider the safety issues of shadow fleet tankers when enacting sanction regimes, some industry players said June 3,...
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