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The East Med in the Spotlight as PSTF – Challenges and Opportunities for Further Cruise Growth in the Region

Cleaner Seas April 13, 2025

As the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) opens its doors in Heraklion this May, the spotlight is firmly on the Eastern Mediterranean, where the cruise industry faces multiple challenges potentially slowing its growth. These range from concerns about overcrowding and its strain on local

Innovation & technology News

Newly introduced solution for Wärtsilä 50DF engine further reduces methane slip by up to 75 percent

Cleaner Seas April 10, 2025

Technology group Wärtsilä has introduced a new methane slip reduction solution for its Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engine. The new technology, which converts Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel (DF) engines to spark gas (SG) operation, enables a more optimised combustion process, thereby improving efficiency and lowering methane emissions. Whilst operating on LNG, the new ‘Spark Gas

Environmental compliance News

Top Sustainable Marine Products: From Recycled Plastics to Eco-Friendly Fishing Gear

Cleaner Seas April 9, 2025

The maritime industry is seeing a big change with sustainable marine products. These products tackle ocean pollution head-on. Items like sunglasses, bracelets, and bike accessories are made from recycled materials that used to harm our seas. Ghost fishing gear is a big problem, adding 640,000 tonnes of plastic to our oceans every year. These lost […]

Innovation & technology News

BAR Technologies: Wind Propulsion More Vital Than Ever Amid Geopolitical Setbacks at IMO Talks

Cleaner Seas April 9, 2025

Portsmouth, UK – 9 April 2025– As reported by TradeWinds yesterday (8 April), the Trump administration has formally withdrawn the United States from climate policy negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), raising the stakes for international shipping’s decarbonisation efforts. BAR Technologies today issued a call for the global maritime sector

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SEAWORK: The European commercial marine & workboat exhibition

Cleaner Seas April 8, 2025

Seawork is the proven platform to build business networks, drawing crowds from around the globe for the three-day exhibition and conferences. Seawork delivers an international audience of visitors from over 60 countries made up of industry professionals involved in marine renewables, technology, safety, marine construction, vessel build and more. The quality and variety of

Environmental compliance News

FloodFighters@Seawork: A new initiative for 2025 to strengthen ood rescue capabilities

Cleaner Seas April 7, 2025

Seawork is to introduce FloodFighters@Seawork, an exciting new feature for 2025, dedicated to enhancing ood rescue operations through a pavilion, conference, and webinar. As extreme weather events continue to rise, ensuring that emergency responders are equipped with the best tools, training and resources is more crucial than ever. FloodFighters Conference – 10 June 2025,

Environmental compliance News

MEPC 83: Policy Must Catch Up with Progress, Says NatPower Marine CEO

Cleaner Seas April 7, 2025

[London, UK, 7 April 2025 ]— As the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee prepares to meet in London from 7 to 11 April, NatPower Marine is urging regulators to keep pace with what is already happening across the maritime sector. While global frameworks are still under negotiation, industry leaders are not standing still. Stefano D.M. […]

Environmental compliance News

Class societies collaborate to standardise emissions data fields at IMO

Cleaner Seas April 5, 2025

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has confirmed the expansion of the data reference model within the IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Business (IMO Compendium) following the conclusion of the 49^th meeting of its Facilitation Committee (FAL 49), adding a range of standardised emissions reporting data fields for the first time. The new ‘Fuel oil

Environmental compliance News

Indian Register of Shipping marks 50th Foundation Day with release of Special Cover by India Post

Cleaner Seas April 4, 2025

On its 50th Foundation Day – 4th April 2025, Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) marked a historic milestone as India Post released a Special Cover commemorating 50 years of IRS’s excellence in the maritime industry. This prestigious philatelic tribute highlights IRS’s contributions to maritime safety, environmental sustainability, and regulatory compliance, symbolising its

Innovation & technology News

Procureship strengthens supply chain transparency with Achilles Maritime Network

Cleaner Seas March 31, 2025

Abingdon, UK, 31 March 2025: Achilles, a global leader in supply chain risk management solutions, and Procureship, the world’s leading e-procurement platform have agreed a long-term partnership to enhance the ESG capabilities of the shipping industry’s procurement processes. The latest agreement will bring efficiencies to the supply chain assessment and purchasing process