Innovation & technology News

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

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Partner with Cleaner Seas – Reach the Maritime Sustainability Community

Cleaner Seas April 20, 2026

Cleaner Seas was created to give the maritime and marine ecology sectors something that was missing: informed, independent, well-written coverage of the transition taking place across shipping, ports, offshore energy and ocean science. Over the past year, our readership has grown steadily. Industry professionals, sustainability leads, shipowners, engineers, innovators,

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BAR Technologies highlights charterparty barrier to scaling wind propulsion

Cleaner Seas April 17, 2026

(Portsmouth, UK 14 April 2026)– The global shipping industry’s slow uptake of wind propulsion is no longer a technology issue, but a commercial one, according to new analysis from BAR Technologies. While proven wind-assisted propulsion systems like WindWings® are now delivering measurable fuel and emissions savings in operation, adoption across the fleet remains uneven.

Education News

Beneath the Waves: The Enigma of Japan’s Underwater Megalith Structures

Alex April 15, 2026

There are places where the sea feels less like a boundary and more like a veil. Off the southern edge of Japan, near the island of Yonaguni, the water holds one such secret. Divers speak of it in measured tones. Scientists argue over it in careful language. And those who have seen it often struggle […]

Events News

Our Ocean Conference 2026 in Mombasa: Turning Commitments into Action for the World’s Oceans

Cleaner Seas April 8, 2026

Mombasa, Kenya June 16 -18 2026  Official website: https://www.ouroceanconference.org/conferences/mombasa-2026/ The Our Ocean Conference (OOC) 2026, set to take place in Mombasa, Kenya, marks an important moment for global ocean governance. Since its launch in 2014, the conference has developed a reputation not for rhetoric, but for results — bringing together governments,

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Breakbulk Europe 2026: The Industrial Backbone of Global Trade

Cleaner Seas April 6, 2026

Rotterdam, Netherlands 16-18 June 2026 Learn more: https://europe.breakbulk.com Breakbulk Europe is not subtle. It deals in scale — large cargo, large projects, and large networks of logistics that keep global industry moving. Held in Rotterdam, one of the world’s most important port cities, the event brings together cargo owners, freight forwarders, port authorities, and

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IRClass Academy Advances Port Security Capacity with Fourth CISF Training on Port Security Awareness

Cleaner Seas April 4, 2026

IRCLASS Academy, a premier maritime and security training institution, successfully conducted the fourth batch of its specialised training programme for personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening maritime security and capacity building in India. CISF has been designated as the Recognised Security Organisation

Climate Change News

Wah Kwong NatPower and Wuxing Ruituo Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Develop Zero-Carbon Inland Waterway Shipping Routes

Cleaner Seas April 2, 2026

(02 April, 2026) – As the global maritime industry accelerates its push towards decarbonisation, inland waterways are emerging as one of the highest-impact arenas for change. In a move that brings together international shipping expertise and local energy infrastructure capability, Wah Kwong NatPower Holdings Limited (‘Wah Kwong NatPower’) and Huzhou Wuxing

Innovation & technology News

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