October’s digest follows coral reefs after mass bleaching, seagrass returning to anchor scars in Dorset, new mackerel catch advice and the rules needed to protect habitats on the high seas.
PortXchange expands EmissionInsider with new multimodal monitoring, emissions forecasting and scenario modelling features to help ports make better operational and investment decisions. (ROTTERDAM, 2 November 2026) — Ports have spent years improving how they calculate and report emissions. But knowing how much a port emitted last year does little to guide tomorrow’s
Which STCW certificates can you earn online in 2026? Every seafarer knows the feeling: a contract is coming up, a certificate needs renewing or a new endorsement is required, and the nearest approved training centre is a flight away. Increasingly, the first question is no longer “where is the nearest centre?” but “can I do […]
(27 October 2026) – With new VLCCs ordered today won’t be delivering until 2029, most of the ships that will carry the world’s oil this decade are already trading. Portsmouth, UK, 20 October 2026. With a 15-year-old tanker now worth more than a new one, owners have demolished their own favourite argument against retrofitting older […]
(20 October 2026) – Today, Mintra announced that more than 15,000 customer vessels are now using its digital training and workforce management solutions, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth. The announcement was made at Mintra’s Forum event ahead of Crew Connect Global 2026. The milestone marks significant growth for Mintra’s business, with
New electric yard tractors are expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 70% per unit compared with LNG-powered vehicles BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA, 16 October 2026 – DP World has deployed 55 electric yard tractors (E-YTs) at its Busan terminal in South Korea, marking a significant step up in its efforts to reduce emissions from terminal […]
Sea Drones for Port Water-Quality Monitoring: What to Check Before Commissioning a Survey Sea drones can extend a port’s monitoring coverage, but useful evidence depends on the survey design, sensors and interpretation. Before commissioning a water-quality survey, establish the question, operating conditions and deliverables that will help your team make a defensible
Biofouling management & marine ecology Biofouling Management: Checks Before In-Water Hull Cleaning In-water hull cleaning can support vessel performance, but removing marine growth is only part of the decision. Shipowners also need to protect coatings, control waste, meet local requirements and retain evidence. These checks help fleet managers commission cleaning with
Students who commute to school by boat received new child-sized life jackets, helping make daily journeys safer in Sabah’s coastal communities KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA, 2 OCTOBER 2026 — Every school day, students from Kampung Numbak and Kampung Kebagu in Kota Kinabalu travel by boat to Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Gantisan. For many, the journey has meant […]
Increased operating costs, regulatory pressures, and the rapid pace of change are growing challenges for operators in the marine industry, making reliability and whole-life value increasingly important. These challenges are rarely solved by addressing individual components in isolation; instead, a whole-vessel approach can help operators to extend service life and reduce
