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Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a premier ship classification society, congratulates the Indian Coast Guard and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on the successful launch of two new vessels — Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) ICGS Samudra Prachet and Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) ICGS Atal. These vessels mark a significant step towards strengthening India’s maritime security, environmental protection, and indigenous shipbuilding capabilities. Stringent standards of safety IRS has worked...

A variety of fuels will be embraced in the maritime industry in the next decade and after, based on various vessel types, operational needs, and the availability of infrastructure. The shift toward newer fuels is driven by new greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals and the journey toward net-zero emissions, but a variety of other factors will also impact the changing trends. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: Which fuels will dominate the maritime industry in the next decade and beyond?

This August marks the official launch of CFARER, a new brand formed from what was previously known as DNV Maritime Software. The move represents a significant shift in the ownership and operational structure of DNV’s fleet management software business. The new name CFARER is a clear commitment to the people who keep ships moving, offshore and onshore: the seafarers.  CFARER now operates independently, with DNV retaining majority ownership and shipping company Wilhelmsen Port Servi...

Samskip is proud to announce the launch of its long-anticipated Moroccan Reefer Service, a new shortsea container route connecting Agadir and Casablanca directly with the UK and the Netherlands. Specially designed to meet the needs of the fresh produce sector, this service provides the fastest door-to-door transit time in the market, offering a true alternative to traditional road transport for Moroccan fruits and vegetables. To support this impactful milestone, Samskip has also signed a lon...

The Vice President of Jiangnan Shipyard Group, the largest Chinese shipyard specialised in gas carrier construction, Lin Qingshan, arrives at Navalshore 2025 with the goal of seeking partnerships and expanding its presence in the Brazilian market. The group, participating for the first time in Latin America's largest maritime fair, scheduled for August 19-21 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has already initiated contacts for the second tender of Petrobras' fleet renewal program. The process involv...

A two-year Coalition partnership to accelerate decarbonisation efforts in the dry bulk segment has been signed by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO). Dry bulk is the world’s largest shipping segment by tonnage and presents unique decarbonisation challenges, particularly for small and medium-sized owners operating unpredictable tramp trades. This partnership combines GCMD’s technical insights...

ClassNK announced that a consortium it formed with IHI Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, Tohoku University, and the Institute of Science, Tokyo was selected by New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to participate in the Feasibility Study Program on Energy and New Environmental Technology. The consortium will promote the development of Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) Probability Evaluation Tools for Fuel Ammonia Storage Tank and Transportation Equipment. The c...

Anemoi Marine Technologies, the UK's major developer of wind-assisted ship propulsion systems, has won funding under the sixth round of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition. The £1.2 million project will include the development of a next-generation folding sail system tailored to Kamsarmax and Panamax bulk carriers, as well as aerodynamic design enhancements that will significantly increase fuel savings. Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition The CMDC funding gives Anemoi th...

OrbitMI, a major provider of maritime SaaS software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Capt. Sujit Padhye to a senior leadership role overseeing product strategy and managed services. Capt. Sujit will guide the continued evolution of OrbitMI’s digital solutions portfolio, spearhead product innovation, and lead the development of global managed services that enhance customer engagement and operational performance. Commercial shipping Capt. Sujit brings over 25 years of combined...

The Soundings Trade Only Group, in partnership with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), is pleased to unveil the lineup of speakers and session topics for the 2025 Marine Ideas Exchange (MIX), an exclusive live event designed to spark fresh thinking, bold ideas, and actionable solutions for the future of the marine industry. MIX will take place at IBEX on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 7:30–10 a.m. EST at the Tampa Convention Center and will feature...

Navtech Radar, designer and manufacturer of high-precision W-band Radar systems, announced a strategic partnership with Tocaro Blue, a developer of Machine Learning (ML) powered Radar processing solutions. This collaboration combines Navtech's cutting-edge Radar hardware with Tocaro Blue's advanced machine learning Radar processing software to deliver a transformative marine navigation and collision avoidance sensor. Traditional marine Radar Navtech’s unique W-band Radar offers unparal...

The third edition of The Maritime Standard Transportation and Climate Change Conference (TACCC) will bring together industry pioneers for an in-depth exploration of emerging technologies and innovations driving sustainable maritime mobility. Session 2, titled "Innovations & Technology for Decarbonized Mobility", will feature a diverse lineup of experts from across the global shipping, ports, and maritime technology sectors. The conference will take place on Thursday, 25th September 2025,...

Various paths to support decarbonisation include alternative carbon-free and carbon-neutral fuels, electrification and enhancing vessel efficiency. A system level approach enhances the value of these technologies; tackling each element separately can lead to a sub-optimised solution today and an inflexible solution to meet the uncertainties and increasingly stringent requirements in the future. Wärtsilä Marine set up its Integrated Systems & Solutions (IS&S) unit to address t...

The EU's latest crackdowns on the Kremlin's energy industry will have a limited immediate impact on Chinese buying of Russian crude cargoes, trading, refining and shipping sources told Platts July 21. China is the top destination for Russia's crude supplies, via sea and pipeline. In the first half of the year, combined seaborne and pipeline imports dropped 10.9% year over year to 49.11 million mt (1.99 million b/d), with the market share declining to 17.6% from 20% seen over January-June 2024,...

India has unveiled a new set of policies for its oil and gas sector, under which it aims to offer a cushion to upstream investors from fiscal policy changes as well as make its revenue-sharing model more attractive to attract investors into the segment. The petroleum ministry recently invited feedback on the proposed Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules for 2025, after which New Delhi can move forward to implement those rules as official policy, either with or without amendments. The latest proposed...

MacGregor continues to serve its maritime and offshore customers with its wide portfolio of cargo and load handling equipment under the ownership of Triton, a pioneering European mid-market investment company. The transaction between Triton and MacGregor’s previous owner, Hiab (former Cargotec) Corporation, was closed on 31 July 2025. Merchant and offshore businesses “We at Triton are very pleased and excited about being the new owner of MacGregor. MacGregor has great engineering...

The volume of nominations for this year’s TMS Awards, which will take place on October 29th at the Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, has been the highest ever. Moreover, there has been a clamour of requests for more time to get entries in. As a result, TMS has decided to extend the deadline by two weeks, from August 1st to August 15th. TMS Awards Chairman of Judges, Clive Woodbridge, says, “While we are conscious of the time pressures facing the judges, we want to make sure that as many co...

The Platts global bunker fuel cost calculator shows how Platts price assessments for methanol, ammonia, LNG, bioblends and conventional oil-based fuels can be used to calculate the cost of marine fuels around the world, taking into account the EU Emissions Trading System and adjusted for energy density to put them on an equal footing. Methanol blend Shipping firms are struggling to acquire sustainable methanol due to its scarcity, and some industry participants suggest blending the green fuel...

The Board of Directors of MacGregor Group AB has appointed Jonas Gustavsson as the new Chief Executive Officer of MacGregor, as of 1 August 2025. He succeeds Leif Byström, who is retiring. “We are delighted to welcome Jonas Gustavsson as CEO of MacGregor,” says Ilkka Tuominen, Investment Advisory Professional at MacGregor’s new owner - Triton and Board Member in MacGregor Group AB, adding “Jonas is an experienced and visionary leader with an excellent track record o...

Kongsberg Maritime, one of the world’s premier providers of maritime technology solutions, has announced the opening of two new offices in Indonesia, located in Jakarta and Batam. This strategic expansion reflects the company’s commitment to serving the growing needs of its commercial and governmental customers across the region. Dedicated Kongsberg Maritime teams will be established in both cities to provide local sales and aftermarket support, including service and spare parts....

NorthStandard, a major global marine insurer, has announced the strategic opening of a new office in Imabari, Japan. The expansion significantly strengthens the club’s presence in Asia and shows its deep commitment to serving the dynamic maritime sector in Western Japan. The new regional office, which is set to commence operations in September 2025, will complement NorthStandard's well-established presence in Tokyo. It will focus specifically on providing enhanced, localised support to J...

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has played a critical role as provider of Quality Assurance (QA) services during Hindustan Shipyard Limited’s (HSL) fastest-ever 'normal refit' of an EKM‑class submarine, which was successfully completed on 21 July 2025. A national benchmark was set in achieving the shortest ever turnaround time and ensuring technical excellence. Under a strategic partnership formed as part of India’s push for self-reliance in national defence, IRS was appointed to...

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s largest marine trade show and conference, announced that it has welcomed Kate Donadio to the role of Director of Marketing and Communications. With a sharp eye for strategy and engagement, she will lead efforts to grow IBEX’s reach and elevate its marketing performance. Donadio most recently served as Marketing Manager for Suzuki Marine USA, where she oversaw national campaigns, media relations,...

Kongsberg Maritime, one of the world’s major providers of maritime technology solutions, has announced the opening of two new offices in Indonesia, located in Jakarta and Batam. This strategic expansion reflects the company’s commitment to serving the growing needs of its commercial and governmental customers across the region. Dedicated Kongsberg Maritime teams will be established in both cities to provide local sales and aftermarket support, including service and spare parts. Re...

Do not expect the EU-US tariff agreement or US-China negotiations in Stockholm this week over a new trade deal to breathe life into ocean container shipping demand or halt the dramatic decline in freight rates in 2025, analysts warn. Latest data from Xeneta – the ocean and air freight intelligence platform – shows average spot rates from China to the US West Coast are down 59% since 1 June at USD 2,268 per FEU (40ft container). Rates have also plummeted on the US East Coast, down 4...

  Port of Rotterdam Authority has engaged Mr. Amlan Bora, as Chief Representative for India and South Asia. This engagement via Dhanoni Advisory LLP, will help the port of Rotterdam, and consequently the Netherlands, to develop stronger and more meaningful partnerships with India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, with the aim of creating resilient and efficient supply chains between these countries and Western Europe via Rotterdam. The appointment is in line with the ambition of the Dutch...

The potential changes brought by Bill 2159/2021 regarding environmental licencing rules reignite the debate on the challenges faced by the maritime industry in light of the advancement of large infrastructure projects. This topic will be discussed in the panel "Impasses and Solutions in Environmental Licencing for Infrastructure Projects – How Major Projects Impact the Maritime Industry," which is part of the program for the Navalshore 2025 Conference - Maritime Industry Fair and Conferen...

Kongsberg Maritime is pleased to announce the signing of a Development Program Framework Agreement with Noble Corporation, marking a key step forward in the co-development of advanced marine technologies for the offshore drilling sector. This long-term strategic partnership will focus on the joint development, piloting, and commercialisation of innovative solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, risk assessment, and sustainability in offshore operations. Noble’s deep operatio...

The London P&I Club has renewed calls on ship owners, operators and charterers to address potential risks when loading Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) containing dry chemicals. The warning follows a number of incidents reported across the industry, including hold fires and cargo damage in bulk carriers and general cargo ships. The issue is particularly common with vessels loading in Chinese ports. Incorrect hold and handling of FIBCs The Club warns that failure to strictly c...

The new version of KaizenWEG, developed with low-code technologies and artificial intelligence, strengthens participative management and drives a global culture of collaborative innovation. WEG has reached a historic milestone with the implementation of 300,000 kaizens since 2016 through KaizenWEG, its global continuous improvement platform. This impressive number reinforces the key role of employees in finding simple and effective solutions that positively impact the company’s proce...