Bulgaria to keep up export flows of Russian fuels to Ukraine

Derogation from EU sanctions allows for Russian fuel to keep flowing into Ukraine via Bulgaria after Feb. 5.

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New Russia sanctions could eventually leave Europe in drastic need of diesel

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Mærsk Center for Zero Carbon hires new executive from port company

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European carrier orders 12 methanol vessels at Korean yard

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Carriers scrapped 292 vessels on South Asian beaches last year

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Wärtsilä's financial loss after the Russian exit has been felt in all corners of the business, says head of marine systems Tamara de Gruyter. | Foto: Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä had to abandon valuable projects after departure from Russia

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Maersk and German start-up wants to enhance emission visibility for global e-trade
A partnership with German startup Cozero is to help Maersk develop tools necessary to work out emissions for global parcel deliveries.
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Greek tanker carrier teams up with Singapore decarbonization center
Singapore Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization snags up first ever Greek partner in tanker carrier Olympic Shipping.
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Swiss-Belgian duo to develop ammonia engine for bulk carriers
Via company CMB Tech, Belgian shipping family Saverys aims to develop an ammonia ship engine in collaboration with Swiss WinGD. The engine will be deployed in ten Chinese-built dry bulk vessels.
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Total Energies prosecuted for potential 'greenwashing'
Three NGOs have filed complaints over Total Energies, now a formal investigation target for French prosecution authorities.
EU considers capping Russian fuel prices at USD 100 a barrel
With less than ten days until sanctions on refined petroleum products from Russia will be implemented, the EU is allegedly contemplating a price cap on the nation’s diesel at USD 100 per barrel.
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New partnership to investigate potential human rights abuse at sea
Organizations Human Rights at Sea and Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme pledge to share resources and investigate cases involving potential violations of human rights at sea.
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Jeb Bush levels sharp criticism at candidate for IMO leadership
Panama is not worthy to lead the UN’s maritime organization, as the country protects ships violating sanctions against Iran, argues Jeb Bush, brother of former US president George W. Bush.
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Only eight box vessels sold for demolition in 2022: "We are sure to see a backlog"
After three years with increasing shipbreaking, levels declined in 2022. Only few container ships were retired, increasing the need for demolition of older, fossil-fueled tonnage, according to one analyst.
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Greek carrier slapped with major fine for willful pollution tampering
Greek carrier Empire Bulkers and a related company are ordered to pay a USD 2m fine for knowingly discharging polluted water into the Mississippi River.
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Opinion: Nine carriers operate 82 percent of all vessels. That does not mean they control the market
It is a widespread misconception that the nine largest carriers also control over 80 percent of global freight. Conversely, their collaborations might very well benefit customers in a time with many blank sailings, writes Lars Jensen.
European ports launch offshore wind collaboration
Last year marked the beginning of a new European collaboration, which has now prompted six wind ports to sign a deal on realizing offshore wind ambitions.
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More than half of global fleet likely to receive worst climate ratings
An analysis of the sailing activities of 15,372 ships throughout the last year shows that more than half of the global merchant fleet stand to receive one of the two worst CII ratings.
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Why the G-7 cap on Russian fuel prices will be harder than it looks
With 24 days until G-7 nations impose a price cap on refined oil from Russia, Bloomberg News provides an overview of the main factors that need consideration before cap specifics are determined.
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Global piracy incidents hit lowest levels in decades
Global piratical activities are dropping steadily, with dwindling especially taking part in the Gulf of Guinea off West Africa, show new numbers from IMB, applauding the sustained efforts in the area.
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Dry cargo operator running on back-up power: "The noise of generators is heard all over Odesa"
Russian missile attacks lead to blackouts in Odesa. But the people and businesses are adapting to the ”extreme conditions,” writes dry cargo exec in latest update from the Ukrainian city on the Black Sea banks.
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IMO should agree on climate neutrality – a "disaster" if not
A decisive battle regarding shipping’s climate ambitions will take place in July, says Danish Shipping, arguing that IMO’s climate committee should decide on a tightening of 2050 climate targets and set dates for specific measures ensuring climate neutrality.
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Accident board blames faulty safety measures aboard Norden tanker for fatal incident
The Danish Maritime Accident Investigation Board lashes out at the safety measures installed on a Norden tanker, on which two technicians suffered fatal accidents during a routine inspection. The case has been handed over to the Danish Maritime Authority.
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Opinion: Carriers are blamed for a lot of things – but inflation should no longer be one of them
Shipping companies were accused of greed and being a source of increased consumer prices during the pandemic. That claim is only partly true, writes analyst Lars Jensen in his first opinion piece for ShippingWatch.
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RWE and Equinor plan Norway-Germany hydrogen pipeline
Norway and Germany intend to build hydrogen power plants along with a pipeline for sending the fuel between the two countries, state officials say.
Hempel still stuck in Russia – hopes to sell factory soon
EU sanctions obstruct Hempel’s long-running attempt to hand off a Russian factory with 124 employees. The company now hopes for a legal breakthrough.
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Bulgaria to keep up export flows of Russian fuels to Ukraine

New Russia sanctions could eventually leave Europe in drastic need of diesel

Mærsk Center for Zero Carbon hires new executive from port company

European carrier orders 12 methanol vessels at Korean yard

Carriers scrapped 292 vessels on South Asian beaches last year

Wärtsilä had to abandon valuable projects after departure from Russia

Maersk and German start-up wants to enhance emission visibility for global e-trade

Greek tanker carrier teams up with Singapore decarbonization center

Swiss-Belgian duo to develop ammonia engine for bulk carriers

Total Energies prosecuted for potential 'greenwashing'

EU considers capping Russian fuel prices at USD 100 a barrel

New partnership to investigate potential human rights abuse at sea

Jeb Bush levels sharp criticism at candidate for IMO leadership

Only eight box vessels sold for demolition in 2022: "We are sure to see a backlog"

Greek carrier slapped with major fine for willful pollution tampering

Opinion: Nine carriers operate 82 percent of all vessels. That does not mean they control the market

European ports launch offshore wind collaboration

More than half of global fleet likely to receive worst climate ratings

Why the G-7 cap on Russian fuel prices will be harder than it looks

Global piracy incidents hit lowest levels in decades

Dry cargo operator running on back-up power: "The noise of generators is heard all over Odesa"

IMO should agree on climate neutrality – a "disaster" if not

Accident board blames faulty safety measures aboard Norden tanker for fatal incident

Opinion: Carriers are blamed for a lot of things – but inflation should no longer be one of them

RWE and Equinor plan Norway-Germany hydrogen pipeline

Hempel still stuck in Russia – hopes to sell factory soon

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