The Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation, Maxime Verhagen,is among the 150 guests at the Grand Opening.

The European Commission presents its Energy Roadmap 2050.

First of four 45,000 dwt Ro-Ro ships for Ignazio Messina & C. comes on line

Countries meeting in Durban, South Africa, have delivered a breakthrough on the future of the international community's response to climate change, whilst recognizing the urgent need to raise their collective level of ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to keep the average global temperature rise below two degrees Celsius.

The European Commission proposes to allocate EUR 3.2 billion over 2014-2020 to a new Programme for the Environment and Climate Action - LIFE.

W R Systems, Ltd (WRSystems) has been awarded a contract to supply its laser‐based Emsys Emissions Monitoring System (EMS) to a major offshore drilling contractor for three drilling ships/rigs located in the Gulf of Mexico.

The first of the new electronically controlled Wärtsilä X35 low-speed engines has been successfully started.

The National Industrial Transformation League hosts the first Annual General Meeting of the Global Shippers’ Forum since its formal incorporation earlier this year.

New data that enables ships and superyachts to improve their routing efficiency is being trialled with a major cruise line company.

Practical emissions management support is intended to future proof against regulation and reduce costs now.

FTA has welcomed proposals to incorporate the UK’s share of emissions from international shipping into the Climate Change Act.

The International Bunker Industry Association's (IBIA) board has taken a formal decision to “become more closely engaged in LNG matters”.

Alinda Capital Partners announces that investment funds managed by Alinda have acquired 100% ownership of Houston Fuel Oil Terminal Company from AL Gulf Coast Terminals.

The OSCE Office in Baku, the Emergency Situations Ministry of Azerbaijan and the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC) are co-hosting a two-day workshop on international compensation and liability regimes for oil spills incidents at sea in Baku.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $494,978 grant to Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission (SEMO RPC) to replace engines on a push boat operated by SCF Marine.

The UK’s share of international shipping could account for up to 11% of total emissions permitted under the Climate Change Act by 2050.

The European Union must be more specific, flexible, balanced and realistic in its blueprint for the future of EU transport, argues the European Economic and Social Committee.

The environmental sustainability and reduced operating costs of Wärtsilä's integrated propulsion solution were major factors in the winning of these orders.

The Sustainable Shipping Initiative, a coalition of global companies and NGOs, presents their collective Vision for the sustainable future of international shipping.

The agreement specifies the co-operation between STX and NAPA regarding sales, model creation and delivery of the environment-efficient NAPA software for STX designed vessels.

Maritime UK submission warns that the 2015 sulphur Emission Control Area (ECA) regulations may increase bunker fuel costs by 87%, forcing freight onto roads and passengers into the air.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), whose member national shipowners' associations represent more than 80% of the world merchant fleet, has participated at a special UNCTAD (United Nations Committee on Trade and Development) meeting in Geneva (29/30 September) to explore how the world's sea ports should prepare for adaptation to the threat of dangerous climate change.

Wärtsilä's dual-fuel engines have exceeded 3 million running hours in both land-based and marine applications.

Bureau Veritas is extending its partnerships in the Russian shipping and offshore sector, focussing on High Arctic offshore projects.

Demonstration Aboard the Maersk Taurus Containership.