IMO Decarbonization

Investment in alternative-fueled vessels in Asia demands greater crew competence for safe operations, warns The Swedish Club.

Environmental NGOs have formed a new coalition to legally challenge EU member states over failures in marine ecosystem protection.

Gibraltar Port Authority fears EU's RED III directive may divert ship refueling to non-EU ports, impacting regional bunker markets

DNV Maritime's CEO stresses energy efficiency as key to shipping decarbonization amidst geopolitical and commercial pressures

The Port of Québec secures C$5.1 million in provincial funding for shore power at Wharves 30 and 101

A study highlights regulatory gaps in ship recycling rules, posing compliance challenges for specialized vessel owners.

DNV's July 2026 class rules introduce new notations and updates to support maritime sustainability and innovation

The Marine Fuels Alliance has launched a new emissions calculator to help users meet FuelEU Maritime regulations.

The UK logistics sector faces a £10 billion fuel gap, threatening net-zero goals due to rising energy costs and import dependency

The Netherlands' Rijkswaterstaat has begun the R&D phase for its Power2Tow project, focusing on near-zero-emission towing vessels.

Port of San Diego partners with PortXchange to deploy an emissions and reporting platform for decarbonization.

BHP's new CEO, Brandon Craig, could initiate a strategic shift in the company's steel decarbonization and metallurgical coal approach.

Bureau Veritas has certified Dynacom's new tanker, M/T MODI, as 'LNG fuel-prepared' and environmentally compliant.

Value Maritime partners with Hai Cheung China to expand its emission reduction technology presence in Chinese shipyards

The first wing-sail system on a car carrier is now undergoing testing to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

Climate change NGO Opportunity Green has named Dr. Tom Grylls as its new Director of Analytics, bringing expertise in climate data.

Kongsberg Maritime is enhancing its energy management offerings to help shipowners optimize fuel use and hybrid power systems.

Panama has been reinstated on the Paris MoU White List, indicating improved compliance with maritime safety standards

TMC Compressors will equip ten new Central Group product tankers with marine compressed air systems.

Everllence expanded its Augsburg training center to support alternative fuel engines, focusing on green methanol and methane.

The IMO has published a non-mandatory code for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, creating the first international regulatory framework

Eastern Pacific Shipping reported that alternative fuels made up 25% of its total fuel consumption in 2025.

UCL's new Climate Resilience Framework helps maritime stakeholders assess individual ships' climate transition risk.

The International Chamber of Shipping has released an updated guide on environmental compliance and regulations for the maritime sector

ABS has validated bound4blue's method for calculating wind propulsion power, boosting confidence for shipowners.

China has launched its first zero-carbon sea-river intermodal shipping route using a pure electric containership.

A major increase in crude tanker scrapping is anticipated due to an aging fleet, newbuild orders, and regulatory pressures.

New IMO standards for pilot transfer arrangements will necessitate design and operational changes for ships, including existing vessels

ClassNK's President and CEO, Hayato Suga, discussed the society's evolving mission in a changing maritime world at Posidonia 2026

Rich Byrnes takes over as President and CEO of Blue Sky Maritime Coalition, succeeding David Cummins