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Zero Emissions Cruising Conference 2025

Alex November 16, 2025

The global cruise industry will gather in Bergen, Norway, on 17–18 November 2025 for the Zero Emissions Cruising Conference 2025 — a two-day event dedicated entirely to accelerating the transition to truly sustainable cruise operations. Hosted at the Thon Hotel Bergen Airport, the conference

Awards News

The Maritime Standard Awards 2025 Winners List Showcases High Levels of Innovation and Operational Excellence Across the Maritime Sector

Cleaner Seas November 10, 2025

10 November 2025, Dubai, UAE: The maritime sector’s leading awards event, The Maritime Standard (TMS) Awards 2025, has announced this year’s winners, honouring outstanding companies and industry leaders from across the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent. The Awards showcased achievement and innovation in 25 categories covering shipping, logistics, ship repair, offshore

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Maritime Week Africa returns to Cape Town on 20-22 January 2026

Cleaner Seas November 7, 2025

ship.energy will stage Maritime Week Africa 2026 (MWAF26) from 20-22 January 2026 at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa. The 17th edition will convene government, ports, suppliers, buyers and regulators to debate Africa’s bunkering outlook, with a forensic look at the fiscal, legal and operational challenges affecting South Africa’s

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Seawork 2026 Launches Dedicated Autonomous & Remote-Operated Vessel Pavilion

Cleaner Seas November 6, 2025

Seawork 2026 will debut a significant new addition: the Autonomous & Remote-Operated Vessel Pavilion. A dedicated showcase for the fast-growing world of uncrewed and autonomous maritime systems. Featuring the latest developments in vessel design, navigation, and remote operation, the Pavilion will spotlight state-of-the-art uncrewed craft, advanced control systems, and

Climate Change News

Wind Must Belong in the IMO Net-Zero Framework – Here’s What’s at Stake

Cleaner Seas November 3, 2025

(London, 13th October 2025) – BAR Technologies today joined calls for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to formally recognise wind propulsion as a cornerstone of its Net-Zero Framework (NZF), ahead of the MEPC 2nd Extraordinary Session (MEPC/ES.2) in London this week. Shipping stands at a pivotal juncture. The upcoming decisions could determine whether the

Awards News

One week left: Seahorse Journalists’ Awards – deadline 31 October

Cleaner Seas October 31, 2025

Prize update (great news): Journalist of the Year – Winner: £750 (increased) Journalist of the Year – Runner-up: £500 All other categories – Winner: £500 | Runner-up: £250 Who can enter Open to journalists and freelancers worldwide. Entries must be in English or accompanied by an English translation. You may nominate yourself or nominate a […]

Innovation & technology News

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

Events News

Navigating Headwinds: The Maritime Standard Tanker Conference 2025

Cleaner Seas October 29, 2025

📅 30 October 2025 | Venue: Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, UAE The tanker shipping sector stands at a pivotal crossroads. The tenth annual Maritime Standard Tanker Conference arrives at a time of intense uncertainty, where commercial, geo-political and environmental pressures intersect. With the theme “Tanker shipping negotiates challenging market headwinds”, this one-day forum

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SNAME Maritime Convention 2025

Cleaner Seas October 29, 2025

The 132nd edition of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) annual convention—SNAME Maritime Convention 2025 (SMC 2025)—is scheduled for 29–31 October 2025 at the Hilton Norfolk The Main in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.  This gathering once again brings together naval architects, marine engineers, shipbuilders, equipment suppliers and other professionals

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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 […]