Economy News

BAR Technologies highlights charterparty barrier to scaling wind propulsion

Cleaner Seas April 17, 2026

(Portsmouth, UK 14 April 2026)– The global shipping industry’s slow uptake of wind propulsion is no longer a technology issue, but a commercial one, according to new analysis from BAR Technologies. While proven wind-assisted propulsion systems like WindWings® are now delivering measurable fuel

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IRClass Academy Advances Port Security Capacity with Fourth CISF Training on Port Security Awareness

Cleaner Seas April 4, 2026

IRCLASS Academy, a premier maritime and security training institution, successfully conducted the fourth batch of its specialised training programme for personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening maritime security and capacity building in India. CISF has been designated as the Recognised Security Organisation

Climate Change News

Wah Kwong NatPower and Wuxing Ruituo Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Develop Zero-Carbon Inland Waterway Shipping Routes

Cleaner Seas April 2, 2026

(02 April, 2026) – As the global maritime industry accelerates its push towards decarbonisation, inland waterways are emerging as one of the highest-impact arenas for change. In a move that brings together international shipping expertise and local energy infrastructure capability, Wah Kwong NatPower Holdings Limited (‘Wah Kwong NatPower’) and Huzhou Wuxing

Innovation & technology News

Maritime AI developments to be showcased at Posidonia 2026

Cleaner Seas March 30, 2026

Posidonia Survey Shows Shipping Weighs AI Acceleration Against Maritime Pragmatism All newly available maritime Artificial Intelligence (AI) services and products will be presented at Posidonia, as the industry is slowly incorporating its potential into everyday operations. The maritime industry, traditionally measured in its adoption of new technologies, is steadily

Innovation & technology News

Interview Questions for Cleaner Seas – Emil Cerdier, Chief Technology Officer, Berg Propulsion. March 2026

Cleaner Seas March 29, 2026

1. How would you describe Berg Propulsion’s latest developments in integrated propulsion solutions? What differentiates your approach from traditional propulsion packages? At Berg Propulsion we always strive to develop tailor made solutions to best match the intended operational profile and requirements for each vessel project. Optimizing design for an integrated

Events News

Maritime Week Americas 2026 to convene global shipping and marine fuels leaders in Panama

Cleaner Seas March 28, 2026

18–21 May 2026 | InterContinental Miramar, Panama Event details Dates: 18–21 May 2026 Venue: InterContinental Miramar, Panama Theme: Building resilience in a changing world Maritime Week Americas 2026 (MWA26) will take place in Panama from 18–21 May 2026 at the InterContinental Miramar, bringing together bunker buyers, suppliers, traders and maritime professionals from

Climate Change News

Ferry emissions outpace cars in major European ports — charging infrastructure gap now the critical bottleneck, says NatPower Marine

Cleaner Seas March 26, 2026

(London, UK, 26 March 2026) – Ferry emissions in Europe’s port cities now rival those from millions of cars, according to a new analysis by Transport & Environment – raising urgent questions about how quickly the sector can transition to clean maritime transport. The report finds that ferries emit as much CO2 as 6.6 million […]

Economy Environmental compliance News

BAR Technology warns fuel strategy has shifted from decarbonisation to commercial survival

Cleaner Seas March 20, 2026

(Portsmouth, 20 March 2026) – Fuel strategy in global shipping is increasingly being shaped by immediate commercial realities rather than long-term decarbonisation targets, according to BAR Technology, as volatility in energy markets pushes operators to rethink how they power their fleets. A combination of infrastructure disruption, geopolitical risk and persistent

Innovation & technology News

Hormuz tensions highlight a new reality: maritime resilience now runs on data and AI

Cleaner Seas March 16, 2026

By Sjoerd de Jager, CEO and Co-Founder, PortXchange (16 March 2026) – Rising tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are once again reminding the maritime industry how quickly global shipping routes can change. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply moves through the Strait, making it one of the most strategically sensitive corridors […]

Innovation & technology News

Bureau Veritas approves BAR Technologies’ available effective power for UML AeroPower LR2 Programme Expand, supporting Pwind compliance within FuelEU the Maritime framework

Cleaner Seas March 12, 2026

(Portsmouth, UK – 12 March 2026) — Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has completed a technical review confirming BAR Technologies’ calculation of available effective power of the two 37.5m WindWings® of 760m² installed on the tankers as part of UML AeroPower LR2 programme. The approval confirms that BAR Technologies’ computational fluid dynamics (CFD) approach […]