Marine

In a move to bolster maritime safety and regulatory compliance, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has released updated guidelines on fuel oil sampling for compliance verification with SOLAS Chapter II-2 and MARPOL Annex VI. Issued through the joint circular MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.18 on July 11, 2024, these new guidelines revise the 2009 […]

Finland is making a renewed bid for a seat on the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the 2026–2027 term, aiming to continue its influential role in shaping the future of global maritime transport. As a current Member of the IMO Council for the 2024–2025 period, Finland is

Green Marine UK, a leading Scottish marine services provider, has successfully completed over 50 complex cable operations across a wide range of industries, including offshore wind, oil and gas, subsea datacenters, and emerging marine energy technologies. This significant milestone highlights the company’s role as a trusted player in delivering innovative,

The European Union has taken a significant step toward reducing methane emissions with the introduction of the EU Methane Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/1787), which came into effect on August 4, 2024. This landmark regulation establishes a framework for the measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of methane emissions from imported oil,

As the maritime industry faces increasing regulatory pressure to reduce carbon emissions, decarbonisation strategies and compliance with the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) are becoming critical topics for shipping companies. Vertis Environmental Finance’s Frederic Bouthillier will bring valuable insights to the upcoming Tanker Shipping & Trade Conference 2024,

In a significant step forward for the maritime industry, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced major progress in its negotiations to establish a global net-zero framework. During the 82nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), held in London, a draft legal text was produced, integrating proposals from

The maritime sector is sailing into a new era with the introduction of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation, a key part of the European Union’s “Fit for 55” package aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. Designed to drive sustainability in the shipping industry, this regulation

In a significant milestone for sustainable energy, Rohe Solutions has commenced production of Bio-LNG (liquefied biomethane) at the Hamina LNG terminal, marking the first Bio-LNG production in the Baltic Sea region. This development not only positions Finland as a key player in the renewable fuel market but also demonstrates the

The maritime sector is undergoing a transformative shift towards cleaner energy sources, with methanol emerging as a strong contender in the race to decarbonize shipping. A new white paper by Dr. Jeroen Dierickx for the Methanol Institute highlights how the EU’s FuelEU Maritime Regulation and Emissions Trading System (ETS) are

As the maritime sector braces for the upcoming FuelEU regulations, shipowners and operators are under increasing pressure to meet stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets. Set to take effect from 1 January 2025, these new rules are poised to reshape maritime operations, compelling vessels to adopt more sustainable fuel solutions

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) continues to make significant progress in its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping. During the 17th Intersessional Working Group on GHGs, key developments were made toward the finalization of policies expected to be adopted in 2025, with implementation set for 2027.