Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading international classification society, is proud of its growing role in advancing India’s defence capabilities through its participation in major new construction projects for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard, thereby taking a major step
Maritime Week Africa, the longest-running and most popular bunkering event on the African continent, is, for the first time in its 16-year history, coming to the beautiful island nation of Mauritius. From 24-27 March 2025, the movers and shakers of the African marine fuels industry – including key bunker buyers and suppliers, ports, refiners, regulators […]
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KR Grants World’s First AIP to HD KSOE for Pioneering Large-Scale Liquid Hydrogen Tank Vacuum System
KR (Korean Register) has awarded the world’s first Approval in Principle (AIP) to HD KSOE for its breakthrough vacuum-insulated large-scale liquid hydrogen tank system, marking a significant advancement in clean energy transportation technology. The AIP follows the successful completion of validation tests, demonstrating the system’s feasibility and innovative
It’s the start of a new year and in less than a month the Middle Eastern Bunkering Convention will welcome sponsors and delegates to its 10th edition in Dubai. MEBC 2025 will be one of the first key marine fuel conferences of the year to address the commercial, operational and regulatory challenges facing the industry […]
Strategic Marine Celebrates Signing And Delivery Of first Surface Effect Ship (SES) to All Energies Services (AES), a groundbreaking moment in the company’s advancement within the offshore oil and gas sector. The contract marks a major step in Strategic Marine’s ongoing collaboration with AIRCAT Vessels, ESNA – Espeland and Skomedal Naval Architects and AES bringing […]
Forget the dystopian visions of desolate underwater wastelands. Instead, imagine vibrant coral cities pulsating with life, seagrass meadows swaying in gentle currents, and majestic creatures gliding through crystal-clear waters. While our oceans face undeniable challenges, they are not without heroes. This isn’t just a fairytale ending; it’s the reality
Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) has announced the winners of its inaugural ‘Best Tank Terminal at Ulsan Port’ program, recognizing exceptional ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices among Ulsan’s tank terminals. The ‘Best Tank Terminal at Ulsan Port’ initiative, introduced by UPA this year, assessed 12 commercial tank terminals based
In the vast expanse of the maritime industry, Electro Technical Officers (ETOs) play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of modern vessels. With the rapid advancement of technology, the need for skilled ETOs has never been more critical. This blog post explores the multifaceted world of ETOs, shedding light on their duties, responsibilities, […]
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has undertaken the certification of indigenously developed marine components for defence projects, marking a significant milestone in enhancing defence and maritime manufacturing capabilities within the country. The product certifications were conducted in compliance with national and international standards/specifications. Among the