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Wah Kwong NatPower and CKS Join Forces to Advance Electrification of Hong Kong–Guangdong Inland Water Transport

Cleaner Seas May 16, 2026

(15 May 2026) – Wah Kwong NatPower Holdings (“Wah Kwong NatPower”) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co., Ltd.(“CKS”), a subsidiary of Guangdong Provincial Port & Shipping Group Company Limited. The two parties have

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From Coral Reefs to Code: Training AI to Recognise Marine Species and Ecosystems- Part 1

Cleaner Seas May 3, 2026

More than 65% of marine species are unknown to science. But, artificial intelligence is changing this fast. It can look at thousands of underwater pictures in just minutes. This is much quicker than what marine biologists can do by hand. The mix of artificial intelligence and marine conservation is a game-changer for our oceans. Scientists […]

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Decarbonising operations to reduce emissions and costs remains top of the agenda at Seawork

Cleaner Seas April 30, 2026

The European Onshore Power Supply Association (EOPSA) is supporting Seawork in 2025 with a pavilion in the Associations Hall. Leading the way on decarbonisation through electrification and shore power and supporting the commercial marine industry. The 2025 Seawork conference programme is focussed on decarbonisation with free to attend sessions that share insights and

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How AI is Protecting Marine Life: Smart Tech for Cleaner Seas

Cleaner Seas April 27, 2026

Did you know AI can spot over 400 large plastic items in the ocean from GoPro images? This shows how powerful AI is in fighting ocean pollution. We’ll look into how AI is changing how we protect our oceans and marine life. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a big problem, with 1 to 10 […]

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Ocean Network Express Deploys New Efficient Vessel to Key Transatlantic Trade Route Linking Europe to the USA

Cleaner Seas April 21, 2026

16th April 2026 – London – Ocean Network Express (ONE), the global container liner company, has announced the deployment of its brand new container ship M/V ONE Satisfaction on its Transatlantic AT1 service, further strengthening its presence on the trade route between Europe and the United States. Launched in March 2026, the AT1 service connects […]

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Maritime AI developments to be showcased at Posidonia 2026

Cleaner Seas March 30, 2026

Posidonia Survey Shows Shipping Weighs AI Acceleration Against Maritime Pragmatism All newly available maritime Artificial Intelligence (AI) services and products will be presented at Posidonia, as the industry is slowly incorporating its potential into everyday operations. The maritime industry, traditionally measured in its adoption of new technologies, is steadily

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Interview Questions for Cleaner Seas – Emil Cerdier, Chief Technology Officer, Berg Propulsion. March 2026

Cleaner Seas March 29, 2026

1. How would you describe Berg Propulsion’s latest developments in integrated propulsion solutions? What differentiates your approach from traditional propulsion packages? At Berg Propulsion we always strive to develop tailor made solutions to best match the intended operational profile and requirements for each vessel project. Optimizing design for an integrated

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Hormuz tensions highlight a new reality: maritime resilience now runs on data and AI

Cleaner Seas March 16, 2026

By Sjoerd de Jager, CEO and Co-Founder, PortXchange (16 March 2026) – Rising tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are once again reminding the maritime industry how quickly global shipping routes can change. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply moves through the Strait, making it one of the most strategically sensitive corridors […]

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Bureau Veritas approves BAR Technologies’ available effective power for UML AeroPower LR2 Programme Expand, supporting Pwind compliance within FuelEU the Maritime framework

Cleaner Seas March 12, 2026

(Portsmouth, UK – 12 March 2026) — Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has completed a technical review confirming BAR Technologies’ calculation of available effective power of the two 37.5m WindWings® of 760m² installed on the tankers as part of UML AeroPower LR2 programme. The approval confirms that BAR Technologies’ computational fluid dynamics (CFD) approach […]

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Marine Ecology News Digest — February 2026

Alex March 4, 2026

February has been a month of quiet but meaningful shifts across marine ecology. Rather than a single defining headline, the past few weeks have revealed a pattern: incremental change, often fragile, occasionally encouraging, and always shaped by the tension between economic pressure and environmental necessity. Below is a grounded overview of the most relevant developments