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Sustainable Marine Fuel Confidence Index 2024 – the results are in
In the second edition of the SMF Fest Confidence Index, published yesterday, biodiesel topped the poll, pushing the 2023 winner, LNG-biomethane, into second place, while LNG e-methane retained its third position in the rankings. Apart from the three frontrunners, confidence levels appear to have dropped across the candidate fuels year on year. Confidence in green…
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INTERCARGO Annual Review Details Progress in Safety, Sustainability and Growth
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) marked a transformative year in its 2023-2024 Annual Review, launching major initiatives while reaching record membership levels amid growing industry challenges. Outgoing Chairman Dimitri Fafalios reflected on key developments during 2024, including the August launch of the Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence (DBCE) and its DryBMS portal,…
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The reality of FuelEU in numbers
FuelEU represents a major market intervention by the EU, pushing shipping companies to increase their uptake of renewable and low-carbon fuels by setting requirements on the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) intensity of all fuels. Today, many owners and managers are concerned with the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), designed to reduce emissions produced by shipping. However,…
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Trump says US could retake Panama Canal as he rails against ‘rip-off’ shipping fees
US President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal that Washington “foolishly” ceded to its Central American ally. Speaking at his first post-election rally in Arizona, Trump complained that canal authorities are collecting “ridiculous” fees from ships that pass through the vital channel that links…
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PSC focus on NOx technical files and machinery components
International requirements on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are currently high in focus of Port State Control (PSC). The EIAPP certification of engines and the maintenance of records have resulted in several PSC detentions. DNV provides guidance on key PSC topics in this news. Different PSC areas are currently scrutinizing the NOx Technical Files and the…
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El Puerto de Avilés finaliza la aportación de arena a Salinas y El Espartal, depositada en suelo portuario por el viento
Comenzó el 11 de noviembre y finalizó 8 semanas antes de lo previsto Finalmente fue suficiente con un movimiento de 10.000 m3 para conseguir despejar el camino a la playa de San Juan desde el espigón Ramón Muñoz-Calero, director de la AP de Avilés: “El Puerto de Avilés colabora en el mantenimiento de la playa…
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La 37ª edición de la Semana de la Gente de Mar fomenta la colaboración y la diversidad de la Comunidad Portuaria de Barcelona
Organizada por el Comité de Bienestar del Port de Barcelona, es una cita clave para impulsar la sostenibilidad y el bienestar entre los trabajadores y las entidades del sector marítimo-portuario. La 37ª edición de la Semana de la Gente de Mar, que combina actividades culturales, deportivas y profesionales para poner en valor la colaboración y…
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Dolphin Drilling emerges as winner in arbitration saga over rig termination deal
Dolphin Drilling has disclosed a positive outcome of arbitration proceedings with Lagos-based General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), which has been made in the Norwegian player’s favor. The post Dolphin Drilling emerges as winner in arbitration saga over rig termination deal appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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Hamilton y Cía reincorpora a Fernando Reino como nuevo Operations Manager
Hamilton y Cía, empresa líder en las Islas Canarias en gestión de plataformas petrolíferas y oil & gas, y referente en el sector marítimo y logístico, anuncia la reincorporación de Fernando Reino como nuevo Operations Manager de la compañía. Fernando Reino ha vuelto a la com-pañía tras ocho meses fuera. Previamente Reino desempeñó el rol…
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Yang Ming unveils new boxship fleet order at year end
Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has decided to order up to thirteen environmentally friendly 8,000 TEU to 15,000 TEU containerships. The post Yang Ming unveils new boxship fleet order at year end appeared first on Offshore Energy.