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POSIDONIA SEA TOURISM FORUM 2025 NEWSETTER | ISSUE 3

Cleaner Seas April 26, 2025

CELESTYAL TO PROMOTE ARABIAN CRUISE PROGRAMME Regular PSTF supporter Celestyal is a leading upper premium cruise operator, with headquarters in Greece and renowned for its immersive experiences in the Mediterranean, and more recently, the Adriatic and Arabian Gulf. At this year’s event, the

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Green Shiptech China Congress 2025

Cleaner Seas April 25, 2025

Green Shiptech China Congress is the annual conference hosted by Ridge China. For our past GSCC 2012, GSCC 2013, GSCC 2014, GSCC 2015, GSCC 2016, GSCC 2017, GSCC 2018, GSCC 2019, GSCC 2020, GSCC 2021, GSCC 2022, GSCC 2023 and GSCC 2024, more than 4400 experts and decision makers from governments, classification societies, ship-owners, ship-yards, research institutes, […]

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NatPower Marine Appoints Georg Matzku as Northern Europe Commercial Director

Cleaner Seas April 24, 2025

Georg Matzku has been appointed Commercial Director in charge of Northern Europe at NatPower Marine. His appointment is part of the company’s planned expansion and strategic growth as it supports the maritime sector’s transition to cleaner, shore-based energy solutions. Matzku joins NatPower Marine following more than six years as Director of Shore Power at Wabtec […]

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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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Indian Register of Shipping Relocates Kakinada Office to Strengthen Regional Presence

Cleaner Seas April 21, 2025

Mumbai, 21 April 2025 – Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Kakinada Site Office to a new and improved facility. This move forms part of IRS’s ongoing efforts to enhance its presence in the region and offer superior services to the local maritime community. The inauguration ceremony of […]

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Seawork launches a new membership for commercial marine professionals

Cleaner Seas April 15, 2025

April 2025 – Southampton, UK – Seawork, Europe’s leading commercial marine exhibition, is excited to launch its exclusive Seawork Membership, designed to give maritime professionals a powerful advantage both onsite and online. Leading the list of exclusive benefits is unrestricted access to Seawork’s online messaging platform on seawork.com, allowing members to connect

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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 environments and resources to port infrastructure deficiencies and geopolitical

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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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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,

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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. […]