Solstad enriches its green shipping quest with renewable fuel as biodiesel-powered vessel puts rig’s mooring spread in place

Solstad Offshore has embraced another decarbonization tool to expand its zero-emission shipping toolbox by turning to renewable biodiesel (HVO) to bunker an anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel before it embarked on its assignment related to a semi-submersible rig off the coast of Norway. The post Solstad enriches its green shipping quest with renewable fuel …

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Interview with Clean Shipping Alliance: Authorities banning scrubbers have no ‘hard’ evidence of environmental harm

“To scrub, or not to scrub” has been an ongoing debate in the maritime industry, especially following the entry into force of the 2020 sulphur cap. Many ports and countries have decided to ban open-loop scrubber discharges within their territorial waters, although there are no uniform regional or global legislations that prohibit the use of …

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The new global architecture for renewable fuels transport takes a major step forward

The Clean Energy Marine Hubs (CEM Hubs) welcomes the government of Greece and new partners ABS, Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, OCIMF and the World Economic Forum to the initiative that aims to accelerate and de-risk the production, transport and use of low-carbon fuels that will be transported by shipping for the world. Greece is …

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International Chamber of Shipping launches new e-learning Academy

Yesterday, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) launches its ICS Academy to provide on-the-go access to practical e-learning to help shipping companies ensure best practices and regulatory compliance on board. This new Academy has been developed by seafarers, for seafarers, and draws on the collective experience of the ICS membership. The courses that will feature …

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New CEO for Wilhelmsen Ship Management

Wilhelmsen Ship Management today announces the retirement of Carl Schou after 19 years of service, including 16 years as CEO. Under his leadership, the company navigated industry challenges while instilling safety, innovation, and growth. Haakon Lenz, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of CEO on 1 January 2025. Steering rough waters …

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Maersk continues Beirut port calls despite business disruption

Container shippingcompany Maersk MAERSKb.CO said on Wednesday it continued to serve its customers in Lebanon with two weeklycallings in Beirut despite the deteriorating security situation in the country. “While Maersk’s business in the country is impacted, we currently remain in a position to serve our customers,” a Maersk spokesperson said in an email. The company …

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Biden orders team to monitor foreign ocean carriers for price gouging

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday directed his team to monitor for potential price gouging activity that benefits foreign ocean carriers, the White House said. Biden has pressed dockworker employers to bump up their contract offer to union employees to end a large-scale strike. Source: Reuters (Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; Editing by Sandra Maler)

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