Marine

Why the 2026 milestone matters From one January twenty twenty six every voyage involving an EU port will face full carbon pricing. Shipping companies must surrender allowances covering one hundred percent of verified emissions instead of the forty and seventy percent required in twenty twenty four and twenty twenty five. […]

Understanding the New Flexibility Tools Regulation 2023/1805 offers European operators three smart pathways to keep greenhouse gas intensity on target without diverting capital toward penalties. The first pathway allows a vessel that overperforms to bank its extra credits for later years, creating a personal savings account of environmental value. The

From policy to practice Newly appointed IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez has declared 2026 the year of implementation. Rather than drafting more resolutions, the organisation will concentrate on delivering visible results under the theme From Policy to Practice Powering Maritime Excellence. The shift promises clearer timelines for stakeholders ranging from

Lifecycle Optimisation Becomes Mainstream Ship owners are increasingly assessing total cost of ownership rather than singular capital expenditure. Well maintained vessels receiving incremental digital and mechanical upgrades are outperforming younger tonnage, proving that longevity and efficiency are complementary. Contracting for lifecycle services gives operators predictable budgets and frees crews to

From Residues to Ready Fuel Shipping now consumes around three hundred million tonnes of bunker fuel each year. Honeywell is proposing a cleaner substitute produced from forestry trimmings, agricultural residues and other cellulosic feedstocks. Its Biocrude Upgrading process converts these materials into a stable oil that conventional refineries can transform

Regulation at a Glance The FuelEU Maritime framework began January 2025 and steadily raises greenhouse gas reduction requirements for vessels of at least 5000 gross tonnage calling at European ports. A two percent carbon intensity cut is required for 2025 and the mandate climbs to eighty percent by 2050. Early

Why wind power returns Modern shipping once again looks to the breeze but this time with sensors and composite materials. Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems led by rigid wingsails are providing immediate efficiency gains as fuel prices and carbon charges climb. Real world trials on the Canopée vessel show daily savings

A Forward-Looking Timeline Norway confirmed that FuelEU Maritime will enter into force later in twenty twenty six rather than at the start of the year. The revised schedule allows national authorities to complete European Economic Area incorporation smoothly while maintaining alignment with the European Union framework that began operating in

Why pooling matters Under the rule, ship operators earn compliance points when voyages use low greenhouse gas energy. Points can be transferred within fleets or between partners, transforming emissions management into a tradable resource. By entering a multi segment pool, Avin can offset occasional shortfalls with surpluses generated by other

Largest Single Package Yet Norway has confirmed more than 120 million dollars in fresh grants through Enova to pioneer seven clean fueled bulk carriers and the nation first ammonia bunkering network. Three Kamsarmax vessels will sail on ammonia while four coastal bulkers will use liquid or compressed hydrogen. Together these

Foundation for transformation India handles almost all of its overseas trade through ports, and their rapid expansion has been matched by an equally rapid shift toward climate aligned practices. The Indian Ports Act twenty twenty five replaces a century old law, placing sustainability at the centre of maritime governance and

Key progress in 2025 The Poseidon Principles, a voluntary framework guiding lenders in measuring climate alignment of their shipping portfolios, released its Sixth Annual Disclosure Report on fifteen December. The study covers thirty six signatories spanning fourteen countries and representing nearly three quarters of global ship finance. The latest figures

Creating a new blueprint for green port logistics Toll Group has opened an electric decarbonisation hub near Changi Airport that links warehouse, trucking, and electric supply vessels through one digital platform. The facility offers shore power charging, smart cargo handling equipment, and real time scheduling that aligns with Singapore Green

A new class of marine batteries EVE Energy and Green Whale Technology have combined manufacturing scale with marine engineering knowledge to create a three C rated Lithium Iron Phosphate battery that is purpose built for workboats ferries and offshore units. This chemistry brings high power without the thermal risks usually