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Indian Register of Shipping Expands Middle East Operations with New Office in Saudi Arabia

Cleaner Seas May 7, 2025

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading international ship classification society and member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), is proud to announce the opening of its new office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This strategic expansion highlights IRS’s

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CMA CGM Vessel Classed with Indian Register of Shipping

Cleaner Seas May 5, 2025

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is proud to announce that CMA CGM Vitoria, a vessel operated by CMA CGM, one of the world’s leading container shipping lines, has been successfully classed with IRS. This milestone marks a significant achievement in IRS’s growing engagement with major global shipping companies and reinforces its standing as a trusted […]

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Ulsan Port Authority leads efforts on marine biofuel adoption as IMO regulations tighten

Cleaner Seas April 23, 2025

Seoul, South Korea – In a major push toward decarbonizing maritime logistics, President Jae-young Byeon of the Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) and Chief Executive Sun-bae Hong of the Korea Maritime Cooperation Center (KMC) jointly announced the successful conclusion of the “2nd Forum on the Commercialization of Biofuels for Maritime Vessels,” held on 23 April at […]

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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

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Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Shipping

Cleaner Seas March 2, 2025

Hello, fellow seafarers and curious minds! As we cast our gaze across the vast expanse of the maritime horizon, a new symphony of innovation echoes through the waves. In this nautical journey, we set sail into the realm of emerging technologies for sustainable shipping—a maritime adventure where wind, hydrogen, and autonomy dance together, promising to […]

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Introduction to Marine Renewable Energy

Cleaner Seas December 1, 2024

Marine renewable energy (MRE) encompasses technologies that harness the ocean’s kinetic and potential energy for sustainable electricity generation. With growing urgency to decarbonise our energy systems and mitigate climate change, MRE stands as a critical component in a diversified renewable energy portfolio. Types of Marine Renewable Energy Sources Diverse MRE

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BAR Technologies signs deal with WindWaves to manufacture new 20m & 24m WindWings®

Cleaner Seas November 11, 2024

WindWaves expands European partnership with BAR, having previously agreed to manufacture and sell BAR’s 37.5m WindWings® Smaller 20m & 24m WindWings® set to open up immense opportunity for wind propulsion on smaller vessels within Europe, and globally Monday 11^th November 2024 – BAR Technologies (BAR), a wind propulsion leader and innovative simulation-driven marine

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Using remote sensing technology for the monitoring of ocean and coastal habitats

Cleaner Seas September 29, 2024

Our oceans are the lifeblood of our planet – but unfortunately, they’re also at great risk. Climate change-related shifts in temperatures can wreak havoc on local marine populations and lead to their extinction. Moreover, overfishing, oil spills along with plastic waste have all led many aquatic species towards near-extinction or endangerment status. One

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Sustainable Fishing Practices: A Strategic Imperative for the Seafood Industry

Cleaner Seas July 8, 2024

The global seafood industry is at a pivotal crossroads. Overfishing, environmental degradation, and changing consumer preferences are reshaping the landscape of this vital sector. Sustainable fishing practices are no longer just a “nice-to-have,” but a strategic imperative for businesses seeking long-term profitability, brand reputation, and resilience in a

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The Smart Ports & Logistics Transformation Summit KSA 2024: Navigating the Future of Saudi Arabia’s Logistics Landscape

Cleaner Seas April 2, 2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 21st & 22nd, 2024 – The inaugural Smart Ports & Logistics Transformation Summit KSA 2024 is poised to redefine the trajectory of Saudi Arabia’s logistics industry. Set to unfold over two dynamic days on October 21st & 22nd, 2024, in the bustling metropolis of Riyadh at the Riyadh Marriott Hotel, […]