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The Potential of Nuclear-Powered Ships Moves to the Forefront at Posidonia 2026 Is the atom the answer to the puzzle of alternative fuels for shipping?

Cleaner Seas March 3, 2026

Could the next great leap in maritime propulsion come not from alternative fuels, but from the atom? That question will move from the margins of industry debate to centre stage at Posidonia 2026, during a high-level Executive Briefing that will examine the role of advanced nuclear technologies

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Independently tested technology can deliver fuel efficiency and emissions gains for existing fleets

Cleaner Seas February 2, 2026

Independent University tests has proved that marine fuel consumption and associated emissions could be reduced more quickly and cost-effectively than previously assumed, using existing vessels and standard fuels already in circulation. A study conducted by the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) has found that a fuel treatment technology developed by Fuelre4m

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Union Maritime MR2 Tankers with WindWings® Gain SOLAS Approval from Marshall Islands and Bureau Veritas

Cleaner Seas January 20, 2026

BAR Technologies and Union Maritime secure regulatory approval for wind-assisted MR2 tankers at Wuhu Shipyard, further scaling zero-emission innovation in the global fleet. (London, 20 January 2026) – The Marshall Islands Flag State Administration and Bureau Veritas have formally approved SOLAS equivalency proposals submitted by Union Maritime and BAR Technologies

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How Yacht Builders Are Quietly Changing the Materials They Build With

Cleaner Seas January 14, 2026

Walk through a modern yacht yard today and the most interesting changes are not always the ones you can see from the quay. The hull shape might look familiar. The deck layout may follow well-established conventions. But look closer — at what is being laminated, bonded, stitched, sealed or finished — and a quieter shift […]

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Marine Ecology News Digest – November 2025

Cleaner Seas December 14, 2025

November is not a month that lends itself to optimism or alarm. It sits somewhere in between. The sea grows darker, fieldwork slows, and much of what becomes visible is not new discovery, but consequence. Patterns observed earlier in the year begin to feel more permanent. Temporary explanations wear thin. This November, marine ecology feels […]

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Ports of the Future: Zero-Emission Readiness Around the World

Cleaner Seas December 1, 2025

The global maritime industry is at a turning point. Ports worldwide are turning into green ports for a sustainable future. They are becoming key clean energy centres, not just cargo stops. A recent survey by the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) World Ports Tracker 2025 shows this change. It looked at 81 major […]

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How STCW and BOSIET shape sustainable maritime operations

Cleaner Seas November 28, 2025

Modern shipping, offshore wind energy, and marine transport are advancing toward a greener future. New technology, cleaner fuels, and global sustainability policies have become central to maritime operations. Yet no amount of innovation can replace the role of human awareness and safety readiness. Every sustainable voyage begins with a well-trained crew capable of

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Top 10 Sustainable Shipping Breakthroughs of 2025

Cleaner Seas November 26, 2025

The maritime industry is at a turning point. This year, it’s moving from testing ideas to real-world use. The ships that carry 80% of global trade by volume are changing a lot. The global logistics market is expected to grow to USD 21.91 trillion by 2033. This is up from USD 8.96 trillion in 2023. […]

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MARPOWER project reports strong first-year progress towards clean energy systems for shipping

Cleaner Seas October 31, 2025

A European initiative is developing a new gas-turbine based energy conversion system capable of operating on multiple sustainable fuels, aiming to cut emissions from ships and support the maritime sector’s transition to cleaner technologies. In its first year, the project has delivered important progress in detailed component design, turbomachinery, heat recovery, digital

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Satellite Eyes on the Sea: Tracking Illegal Fishing and Climate Change from Space

Cleaner Seas October 23, 2025

A recent study in One Earth journal found 2,482 high seas fishing boats linked to 1,120 companies. This shows how space tech is changing how we watch the seas. Now, satellites can see across huge parts of the ocean. They track ships, watch the weather, and study sea life with great detail. NOAA uses this […]