This is a transformational year for the global maritime industry. The changing regulatory landscape, with Fuel EU coming into full effect and the extension of the EU Emissions Trade System (EU ETS) scope, has added additional considerations for vessel owners and operators when it comes to keeping their fleet efficient and compliant. At International® marine …
Some shipping companies are discreetly moving operations out of Hong Kong and taking vessels off its flag registry. Others are making contingency plans to do so. Behind these low-profile moves, six shipping executives said, lie concerns that their ships could be commandeered by Chinese authorities or hit with U.S. sanctions in a conflict between Beijing …
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New LR report highlights both progress and persistent challenges in equipping existing vessels to meet ambitious emissions reduction targets. Lloyd’s Register’s (LR) latest Engine Retrofit Report reveals that while the maritime industry has made strides in its ability to execute ship engine retrofits for alternative fuels, a critical lack of supply-side incentives threatens to delay …
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Act No. I of 2025 (the “Act”) introduces the finance charter instrument as a legal mechanism to secure lessors’ rights in ship financing. This article analyses the newly available security instruments, particularly the financial charter instrument. What is a finance charter? A finance charter is an arrangement where a ship is leased to a party …
A new era of maritime excellence: Chartering the future Read More »
A wave energy device developed by Dutch wave energy company Slow Mill Sustainable Power […] The post Dutch firm’s wave energy tech delivers first kilowatts in North Sea (Gallery) appeared first on Offshore Energy.
El movimiento de pasajeros, tanto de línea regular como de crucero, supera los máximos históricos Según los datos publicados por Puertos del Estado, en enero de 2025 se movieron 41,9 millones de toneladas (Mt) de mercancías en los puertos españoles de interés general, lo que supone un retroceso del 6,1% respecto a enero de 2024. …
Las importaciones caen un 9% en enero de 2025 respecto del mismo mes de 2024 Read More »
The Norwegian Ministry of Energy is inviting interested parties to apply for CO2 storage […] The post Eighth call for CO2 storage offshore Norway opens for applications appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Türkiye’s BOTAŞ Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (BOTAS) has taken delivery of two LNG dual-fuel tugboats from compatriot Uzmar Shipyard. The post Türkiye’s first LNG dual-fuel tugboats delivered to BOTAS appeared first on Offshore Energy.
CNOOC has enriched its oil and gas arsenal with a new hydrocarbon discovery in the Beibu Gulf of the South China Sea. The post ‘Major breakthrough’ in Chinese giant’s exploration ops with new oil & gas pay zone appeared first on Offshore Energy.
The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) has changed its name to ECSA European Shipowners intending to reflect its commitment to raising awareness of shipping’s role in the continent’s energy, supply chain and food security. The post ECSA rebrands to highlight shipping’s role in Europe’s energy security appeared first on Offshore Energy.
