Debate around Ban on Scrubbers Continues
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a report urging the IMO to phase out all scrubbers - previously a...
Alternative Fuels Comprise over 25% of Ordered Vessels
A snapshot of ships both trading today and under construction which do not use bunker fuel has been provided by...
Solomon Trader Payout Still Awaited
Up to US$40m in economic loss and damage has been estimated by the Solomon Islands government from the Solomon Trader’s incident running aground...
MV Rosali Sinks in Vanuatu Waters
The sinking of the MV Rosali offshore of Ambae, Vanuatu serves as another example of the need for improved safety...
Protests Heat Up as IMO MEPC Meeting Commences
Both protestors and representatives from Pacific Island Countries have been vocally demanding international representatives reject the watered down emissions reduction proposal being put forward...
Ramifications of Biden/Harris Administration in United States turn towards Shipping
As the IMO MEPC meetings take place this week, the U.S. holds one of 10 powerful ‘Category A’ seats...
Domestic Shipping Costs Mount in Fiji
In a clear example of the need for strengthened, low emission/cost inter-island shipping, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) has...
Odfjell Sets Decarbonization Targets
Odfjell, a Norwegian ship owner, has pledged to reduce its carbon intensity by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2008 levels) and...
Progress Marked in Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership Meetings
Co-chaired by the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) and the Fijian Government, the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership (PBSP) held...
Siglar Carbon Develops Monitoring & Reporting Platform for Shipping
Siglar Carbon, previously known as Freixchange, has claimed it has developed a Carbon Monitoring & Reporting digital platform to cut spot tanker...
Palau Seeks Carbon Neutral Designation as Tourism Destination
Launched in August, a collaboration between Sustainable Travel International, Slow Food International, and the Palau Bureau of Tourism seeks...
Economist Intelligence Unit Unveils a new Blue Economy Report
The Economist Intelligence Unit has released a new report, Accelerating Energy Innovation for the Blue Economy, examining the demand for...