Is the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Dead on Arrival?
The US and EU-backed India-Middle East-Europe Corridor was billed as a potential rival to China’s Belt & Road Initiative. But it’s future looks bleak due to the war in the […]
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Houthi Ships’ Attacks in the Red Sea: Not Stopping Gaza Genocide, but Exposed the West’s Moral Bankruptcy
During the recent Gaza war, the Houthi rebels, also known as Ansar Allah, have claimed responsibility for numerous attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea. These attacks are […]
Chinese Shipping Giant COSCO Stopped Visiting Israeli Ports
Chinese state-owned shipping giant COSCO Shipping has stopped visiting Israeli ports. The company, the fourth largest container shipping line in the world, with about 11% of world trade, decided on […]
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil,1954 Evolution to MARPOL Convention
The OILPOL 54 Convention, formally known as the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil, was a significant step in marine environmental protection when it […]
What is Voyage Management For Ships?
What is Voyage Management? Voyage management is a comprehensive and critical aspect of maritime operations, involving the oversight and coordination of the various elements associated with the operation of a […]
The Impact of IoT and AI on Ships and Maritime Operations
The integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on ships is revolutionizing maritime operations. These technologies enhance navigation safety, optimize route planning, and improve fuel efficiency. […]
MSC Sets Clear Goal of Complete Net Decarbonisation by 2050
The world’s largest liner MSC, has published its MSC’s 2022 Sustainability Report this week setting a clear goal of complete net decarbonisation by 2050, without relying on external offsetting. The liner’s focus […]
Grimaldi introduces the greenest ro-ro ships in the world
Starting from Monday 26 June, Eco Catania and Eco Malta will regularly operate the line dedicated to the transport of rolling freight between Italy and Greece, dramatically reducing its environmental […]
Kirby in Barge-to-Ship Methanol Bunkering First
Kirby barge alongside Stena Prosperous for one of two barge-to-ship methanol bunkerings in Houston Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) has carried out the first two barge-to-ship methanol bunkerings on the U.S. […]
EU ETS Revision Sends IMO a Message on Maritime Decarbonization
While the UN’s International Maritime Organization continues to dither on shipping’s proposals to fund maritime decarbonization using some sort of levy on carbon, the European Union is taking a very different approach […]