New first for France as full‑scale wave energy demonstrator kicks off sea trials

French wave energy technology developer Seaturns has embarked on a full‑scale offshore trial of its wave energy demonstrator off the Gironde estuary on the French Atlantic coast, which will be supervised through a collaboration with ESB, an Irish energy company. This project is expected to boost Europe’s wave energy capacity. The post New first for France …

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Major ship operators show small progress on emissions targets: report

Some of the world’s largest ship charterers and operators reported improved decarbonization performances in 2025, according to an annual industry report June 11, highlighting more use of biofuels and energy-saving devices amid regulatory uncertainty. The 32 signatories of Sea Cargo Charter, which together handle 14% of global seaborne wet and dry bulk trades, missed the …

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Flexibility wins: Orders shifting from Aframax to ‘coated Aframax

The tanker market’s growing uncertainty is changing the ordering patterns in the 80–120,000 dwt segment, known as the Aframax in crude and LR2 in product tankers. Traditionally, shipowners looking to transport crude oil opted for Aframax tankers, while those focused on refined products ordered LR2s. However, that distinction is becoming blurred, with owners increasingly preferring …

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