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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has informed Bunkerspot that draft interim guidelines for ships using fuel cells were agreed at the 7th session of its Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 7), which was held on 6-10 September.

Maritime UK and the Local Government Association Coastal Special Interest Group (LGA Coastal SIG) have launched a ‘Coastal Powerhouse’ manifesto which aims to revitalise coastal communities and stem the ‘brain drain’ away from the port and maritime sector.

Monjasa’s two-year trainee programme has led to the appointment of 10 new traders and operators.

The University of Kent is leading a new research and innovation project with the Port of Dover, P&O Ferries, Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick and Schneider Electric to investigate steps towards decarbonisation of the cross-Channel ferry fleet.

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and Hi Air Korea have jointly developed carbon capture and storage technology for onboard use.

Cavotec has announced that it is to open a new office in Malaysia to strengthen its position in the fast-growing markets for electrification and automation of ports in Asia and around the world.

Some 388,640 metric tonnes (mt) of marine fuel were sold in Panama last month – 16,585 mt (4.5%) more than the 372,055 mt recorded in the same month in 2020.

Osaka-based Yanmar has received its first order for its 6EY22ALDF LNG dual-fuelled engines to be installed on a large coal carrier to be operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.

The £500,000 Neptune project to support the transition to zero-carbon fuels for the Shetland Islands’ maritime industry has received support from the UK Government’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC).

The Port of Southampton’s Horizon Cruise Terminal was officially opened by the UK’s Maritime Minister during London International Shipping Week yesterday (15 September).