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For the second consecutive year, ABS Group of Companies, Inc. (ABS Group) has been named to Forbes’ prestigious list of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. This recognition reinforces ABS Group’s steadfast dedication to helping its clients advance safety, enhance resilience and drive operational excellence by providing them with leading-edge risk management solutions from our …

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (hereinafter “MOL”), Kanadevia Corporation (hereinafter “Kanadevia”), and Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Yanmar Power Solutions”) have, under the Green Innovation Fund Project “Development of Next-Generation Vessels” led by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (hereinafter “NEDO”), been working on the project “Development of Methane Slip(Note 1) Reduction Technology …

This revised guidance provides shipbuilders and shipowners technical, regulatory and safety frameworks for integrating fuel cell power systems into new and existing vessels. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released updated guidance for the installation of fuel cells on ships, offering shipowners and shipbuilders a comprehensive framework to support the safe deployment of alternative power systems. The …

Stream Marine Training (SMT), part of Stream Marine Technical, has welcomed the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) interim training guidelines on alternative fuels, recognising them as an important first step in preparing seafarers for the transition to a low-carbon future. While the new framework provides a solid foundation, the company says that generic guidelines alone are …

In September 2025, Höegh Autoliners transported 1.3 million cbm of cargo on prorated basis. Transported volume in the third quarter (July – September) was 4.0 million cbm. Average prorated gross freight rate in September 2025 was USD 90.3 per cbm (-2.2% compared to average gross rate in the last three months). Average prorated gross freight …

Molgas Energy Group (“Molgas”), backed by infrastructure investor InfraVia, has finalized the full acquisition of Titan Energy Holding, parent company of Titan Clean Fuels (“Titan”). The transaction, which follows Molgas’ initial 45% minority stake, marks a major step forward in the Group’s strategic growth in the clean marine fuels sector. Titan is a leading independent …

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal received country’s third Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “Shivalik” under the Indian flag marking a proud milestone in India’s maritime resurgence and energy security, as envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. Welcoming the vessel at …

Auramarine, the world’s leading fuel systems expert for the marine industry, has announced the appointment of Ted Bergman as Director of Engineering and Projects. Bergman will lead the strategic development of the company’s engineering department, driving innovation and operational excellence in all fronts related to engineering design, consultation and automation. With over 30 years of …

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber organised, on the opening day of the “Maritime Cyprus 2025” Conference held on 6 October 2025, a high-level panel discussion titled “Navigating Disruption: Steering the Shipping Industry Through Global Turbulences.” The discussion was moderated by Mr. Thomas A. Kazakos, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and featured distinguished …

When the powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Cebu, Philippines – a region already battered by a series of destructive typhoons just one week before – communities were left in chaos, and many families of Filipino seafarers lost everything. Now global maritime charity Sailors’ Society has launched an emergency appeal to help bring food, clean water …