Events News

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

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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

Problem-solving: addressing island and mid-sized port fuel challenges

Cleaner Seas October 17, 2025

The inaugural Bunkering & Sustainability Forum 2025 is designed to examine how island and mid-sized ports are preparing for the maritime energy transition. Some are well prepared and have committed to large investments, while others are still doing nothing, waiting for shipowners or regulators to make their decisions for them. But many more are somewhere […]

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No More Excuses: Upgraded Speaker Bureau Connects Maritime Events with 450+ Women Experts

Cleaner Seas October 9, 2025

Over 180 speaker enquiries received and nearly 450 women speakers registered worldwide (08 October 2025) – The Maritime Speaker Bureau, supported by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and WISTA International, has undergone a major upgrade, introducing new features to help event organisers more easily identify, assess, and engage top women speakers from

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Bunkering and Sustainability Forum

Cleaner Seas October 1, 2025

The inaugural Bunkering & Sustainability Forum will be held on Tenerife in November. This exciting new event is focused on marine fuel strategies for islands and mid-sized ports and is designed to examine the current and future availability of traditional and alternative fuels in these ports, and the infrastructure and maritime facilities needed to support […]

Events News

Wah Kwong NatPower Holdings and Shandong Port Group Sign Landmark MOU to Accelerate Shore Power and Ship Electrification

Cleaner Seas September 16, 2025

(London, 15th September 2025) – Wah Kwong NatPower Holdings Limited (“WK NatPower”) and Shandong Port Group (SPG), the world’s largest and most advanced port group, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop large-scale shore power and ship charging projects. The agreement begins with Qingdao Port International Co., Ltd., one of the world’s […]

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UKHO to host ‘S-100 in focus’ panel at London International Shipping Week 2025

Cleaner Seas September 12, 2025

Taunton, UK, 9 September 2025: The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) will host an in-person panel discussion during London International Shipping Week (LISW) 2025, bringing together expert voices from across the maritime industry to explore the next generation of navigation standards. Titled S-100 in focus, the session will take place on Thursday, 18 September 2025, at […]