Decarbonizing industry: Carbon pricing forces shipping giants to choose different fuels

The shipping industry, especially long-haul shipping, is classified as one of the hardest sectors to decarbonize, underscoring the importance of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) carbon fee.

CIMAC representative highlights urgency of crew training for new bunker fuels

Philippe Lecloux, CIMAC Council member and COO of Aderco, says the future is already here with most new vessels being ‘future-ready’ and on order books.

China’s CSDC Partners with Germany’s TECHNOLOG for Joint Advancement in High-End Shipbuilding Technologies

China Ship Design and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CSDC) and Germany’s TECHNOLOG services GmbH (TECHNOLOG) signed a technical cooperation agreement on July 31, 2025 to jointly meet shipowners’ needs for various ship types.

Barcelona and Shanghai Ports Sign Deal to Develop Green Shipping Corridor

In a major step toward decarbonising global shipping and advancing port innovation, the Port of Barcelona and the Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) have formalised a bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening their strategic partnership through the creation of a Green Shipping and Digital Corridor between China and Europe.

£30 million to decarbonise shipping, boost careers and deliver growth across the UK

Funding will be crucial in supporting the green fuels and technologies of the future, so we can clean up sea travel and trade.

IBIA joins UK-backed consortium to advance skills for low-carbon maritime fuels

We are thrilled to share that IBIA is part of a collaborative consortium that has been awarded funding through the UK Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition for its Skills 4 Future Maritime Fuels initiative.

Decarbonisation, digitalisation will redefine nation’s maritime industry

The Malaysia Maritime Week 2025 concluded successfully last week, marking a pivotal achievement in promoting national maritime agendas, encompassing sustainability, digital innovation and gender inclusivity within the industry.

Philippines launches Maritime Workforce Portal to bolster evidence-based policy, seafarer welfare

In a move aimed at transforming maritime policymaking and boosting the welfare of Filipino seafarers and fishermen, the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) on July 15, formally launched the Philippine Maritime Workforce Portal (PMWP), a centralized digital database that consolidates information about the country’s maritime labor force.

Seafarer training overhaul urged amid fuel shift

As the shipping industry adopts alternative fuel there is a need for immediate reforms in seafarer training.

IACS progress on safe decarbonisation and safe digital transformation highlighted at Council meeting in Beijing

The IACS Council met in Beijing last week (C91) to assess and advance the Association’s progress on the safe decarbonisation and digital transitions, on the further development of Common Structural Rules, and on the many joint initiatives currently underway with industry partners.