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

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

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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ECONAVIS SOLUTIONS AND FRANMAN PARTNER UP TO BRING ECO BOSS CAP TECHNOLOGY TO GREEK SHIPPING MARKET

EcoNavis Solutions has signed an agency agreement with Greece-based company Franman to distribute its Eco Boss Cap technology in Greece, Cyprus and to Greek-interests worldwide. The agreement opens one of the world’s largest commercial shipping fleets to the energy saving device. The deal was inked after discussions at the Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology, where
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DFT Freight Forecasts Signal End of Oil Era – NatPower Marine unlocking £10 billion in shorepower investments

(London, 26 August 2025) – The UK’s Department for Transport has today published new long-term forecasts showing a major shift in the way goods move through British ports, with oil and fossil fuel traffic expected to collapse while ferries, Ro-Ro and container shipping surge. The UK Port Freight Traffic Forecasts (2024–2050) predict that overall volumes […]
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Port Network Oil Shipping in Freefall as Ferries and Containers Surge – NatPower Marine Fast-Tracks Clean Port Network

(London, 26 August 2025) – New UK Government forecasts have revealed a dramatic shift in UK port traffic: oil and fossil fuel cargoes are set to collapse while ferries and container shipping surge, reshaping the country’s maritime economy. According to the Department for Transport’s UK Port Freight Traffic Forecasts (2024–2050), oil and oil product volumes […]
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TMS TACCC 2025 to Feature Leading Industry Voices and Strategic Topics On Maritime Sustainability

15th August 2025, Dubai, UAE:The third edition of The Maritime Standard Transportation and Climate Change Conference (TACCC) will take place on Thursday, 25th September 2025, at the Saadiyat Rotana Resort, Abu Dhabi, UAE. This annual event has become a leading regional platform bringing together senior leaders, industry experts, and key stakeholders to explore sustainable
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Critical Undersea Infrastructure at Risk: Industry Warns of Repair Gaps in Europe’s Digital and Energy Networks

[11 August 2025] – Europe’s subsea cable infrastructure, the backbone of its digital economy and energy transition, is facing mounting risks from geopolitical tension, climate impacts, and lack of preparedness. In a joint position statement, the European Subsea Cables Association (ESCA) and the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) have warned that
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Indian Register of Shipping Provides Quality Assurance During Fastest-ever Refit of EKM‑Class Submarine by HSL

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has played a critical role as provider of Quality Assurance (QA) services during Hindustan Shipyard Limited’s (HSL) fastest-ever “normal refit” of an EKM‑class submarine, which was successfully completed on 21 July 2025. A national benchmark was set in achieving the shortest ever turnaround time and ensuring technical excellence. Under a
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