The ‘safe space’ of the new global Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre will offer shipowners and operators a perfect opportunity to collaborate for the industry’s best interests, writes Elina Papageorgiou, Lloyd’s Register Vice President – Greece.

Greek shipping companies have taken a strong position in an orderbook that is shifting away from containerships.

Eleni Polychronopoulou is championing Greek technology across the maritime industry through her leadership positions in pioneering companies, a national association, and a continent-spanning industry group.

Italian shipbuilding group Fincantieri is bringing its expertise in shipbuilding, maritime equipment, training and more to Saudi Arabia.

After six consecutive quarters of falling profits, container lines rebounded in the first quarter 2024 with rate support from geopolitical disruption.

With no silver bullet for shipping’s decarbonisation challenges, a steady pace forward is the way to achieve long term green goals, says Ina Reksten, CEO of Manta Marine Technologies.

Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Shandong Marine Group (SDMG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on energy transition opportunities.

A substandard propellor blade caused a loss of propulsion and large spill of hydraulic oil during a 2022 voyage in North America.

2024 has already proven be a busy year in US maritime cyber security, with a series of announcements in February aimed at tackling digital threats to ships, ports, and facilities.

Heikki Pöntynen has been appointed CEO of Norsepower as Tuomas Riski steps down from his position.