Climate Change News

The Ocean Is Sending an Operational Warning – and We Need to Take Notice

Cleaner Seas May 15, 2026

By Sjoerd de Jager, CEO of PortXchange Earth Day has always been a moment for reflection. But 2026 has it feeling more like a deadline. For decades, climate change was framed as a future risk – something to mitigate, model, or manage over time. However, today the data is telling us a different

Events News

Posidonia 2026 conference programme kicks off early 
with geopolitics dominant in industry agenda

Cleaner Seas May 6, 2026

From insurance and risk management to energy transition, digitalisation and maritime security, the Posidonia 2026 conference programme highlights an industry actively reshaping itself in response to geopolitical disruption and structural change. This year’s programme, set to begin weeks ahead of the exhibition itself, reflects a shipping industry navigating one of its most

Events News

Posidonia 2026 Newsletter Issue 04

Cleaner Seas May 4, 2026

POSIDONIA 2026 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME KICKS OFF EARLY WITH GEOPOLITICS DOMINANT IN INDUSTRY AGENDA From insurance and risk management to energy transition, digitalisation and maritime security, the Posidonia 2026 conference programme highlights an industry actively reshaping itself in response to geopolitical disruption and structural change. This year’s programme, set to

Innovation & technology News

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

News Ship safety

Can Autonomous Vessels Increase Maritime Safety?

Cleaner Seas April 28, 2026

The Future of Safe Sailing: Can Autonomous Vessels Really Cut Risks at Sea? Have you ever heard of a ship that sails itself? No, this isn’t a pirate ghost story. We’re talking about autonomous vessels, the maritime world’s high-tech answer to safer seas. But can these robotic sailors really outsmart Mother Nature and human error? […]

News Waste Reduction

DP WORLD JOINS CLEAN SEAS INITIATIVE TO CUT MARITIME PLASTIC WASTE

Cleaner Seas April 23, 2026

DP World will leverage its global footprint and operational expertise to support the Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS) in reducing plastic waste across maritime operations SINGAPORE – 23 April 2026: DP World has joined the Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS), expanding its efforts to reduce plastic waste across global supply chains and support […]

Events News

ship.energy summit Athens

Cleaner Seas April 22, 2026

The ship.energy summit will take place in June 2026, providing an ideal platform for global stakeholders to align on cleaner fuels, operational efficiencies, digitalisation, and the commercial realities of the energy transition. The discussions at this year’s event will focus on what is achievable – both in terms of newbuilds, but perhaps more importantly, in […]

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 the United States. Launched in March 2026, the AT1 service connects […]

Economy News

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.

News Safe seas

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