Cleaner Seas

By Sjoerd de Jager, CEO and Co-Founder, PortXchange (16 March 2026) – Rising tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are once again reminding the maritime industry how quickly …

(Portsmouth, UK – 12 March 2026) — Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has completed a technical review confirming BAR Technologies’ calculation of available effective power of the two 37.5m …

A Month of Reflection Rather Than Revelation October is usually the month when the sea looks calmer than it really is. The storms have not quite arrived, summer research vessels …

Key points UK shore power projects in Aberdeen and Portsmouth expose structural flaws in the commercial model, not failures of the technology. High industrial electricity prices are making it cheaper …

Could the next great leap in maritime propulsion come not from alternative fuels, but from the atom? That question will move from the margins of industry debate to centre stage …

Cleaner Seas was created to give the maritime and marine ecology sectors something that was missing: informed, independent, well-written coverage of the transition taking place across shipping, ports, offshore energy …

With upwards of 15 high-performance vessels already confirmed, the pontoons are filling rapidly as fast vessel showcase Speed@Seawork prepares to return to the iconic waters of Cowes IOW for the …

(Rotterdam, 23 February 2026) – Blank sailings have long been part of the shipping cycle. Recent data suggests the scale and frequency of disruption are entering a new phase. Drewry …

January has a way of slipping past quietly. No big announcements. Just field notes, survey logs, small adjustments in temperature graphs, and long hours at sea. If you read marine …

Dubai, UAE, 9 February 2026: TMS Ship Finance and Trade Conference 2026 (SFTC) 2026 concluded successfully on 9 February at Grosvenor House, Dubai, following a full day of high-level discussions …

(Portsmouth, 12 February 2026) — BAR Technologies is urging immediate action toward a unified global carbon framework, warning that the proliferation of regional emissions trading schemes is placing unprecedented compliance …

The Nordic-Baltic Maritime Forum offers a unique platform for international maritime stakeholders to meet industry and government leaders and experts from across the region and learn first-hand about the many …

Every March, Singapore turns its attention outward — toward the sea, the ships that cross it, and the industries that depend on them. Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) has become one …

The inaugural Nordic-Baltic Maritime Forum in Helsinki will be a landmark gathering of maritime leaders, innovators, and policymakers from across the Nordic-Baltic Eight: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, …

Posidonia to include exhibition, conferences, networking, social and sporting events over 3 week period to welcome thousands of exhibitors and visitors from some 140 countries The world’s most prestigious shipping …

Each February, Dubai becomes a temporary capital for some of the most complex movements in global trade. Breakbulk Middle East brings together the people who make oversized, heavy and project …

Independent University tests has proved that marine fuel consumption and associated emissions could be reduced more quickly and cost-effectively than previously assumed, using existing vessels and standard fuels already in …

Theme: Teamwork: How Nordic-Baltic maritime innovation is rising to the global environmental sustainability challenge. About the Forum The inaugural Nordic-Baltic Maritime Forum will bring together leaders, innovators and policymakers from …

BAR Technologies and Union Maritime secure regulatory approval for wind-assisted MR2 tankers at Wuhu Shipyard, further scaling zero-emission innovation in the global fleet. (London, 20 January 2026) – The Marshall …

Walk through a modern yacht yard today and the most interesting changes are not always the ones you can see from the quay. The hull shape might look familiar. The …

Oceans at a Turning Point As 2025 wraps up, the world’s oceans stand at a crossroads. Scientists have reported some of the most dramatic shifts in marine ecosystems seen in …

There are years when marine ecology feels like a slow discipline. Data accumulates patiently, trends emerge cautiously, conclusions are hedged and footnoted. This was not one of those years. Over …

November is not a month that lends itself to optimism or alarm. It sits somewhere in between. The sea grows darker, fieldwork slows, and much of what becomes visible is …

OneCare Group has been recognised for its outstanding dedication to advancing crew wellbeing, diversity and inclusion within the maritime industry, receiving two major awards this November. OneCare Group was recognised …

This year drew a record number of submissions from across the global transport and logistics sectors, including an unprecedented volume of international entries —highlighting the expanding reach and significance of …

Theme: “Balancing act: managing near-term challenges and future strategies” Now in its 11th year, MEBC26 continues to serve as a high-level forum for informed, independent discussion across the bunker value …

The global maritime industry is at a turning point. Ports worldwide are turning into green ports for a sustainable future. They are becoming key clean energy centres, not just cargo …

The Annual Conference of Marine Technology 2025, organised by the Hellenic Institute of Marine Technology (H.I.M.T.), will take place on 9–10 December 2025 at the prestigious Eugenides Foundation in Palaio …

Modern shipping, offshore wind energy, and marine transport are advancing toward a greener future. New technology, cleaner fuels, and global sustainability policies have become central to maritime operations. Yet no …

[Rotterdam, 19 November 2025] – PortXchange, a digital solutions pioneer focused on accelerating the maritime industry’s transition to lower emissions and smarter port operations, has been shortlisted as one of …

The maritime industry is at a turning point. This year, it’s moving from testing ideas to real-world use. The ships that carry 80% of global trade by volume are changing …

Maritime Week Africa, the longest-running and most popular bunkering event in Africa, will return to Cape Town in January 2026, building on its unrivalled reputation for bringing all parts of …

Every two years, Shanghai becomes the centre of gravity for the global maritime world. Marintec China returns 2–5 December 2025, taking over the Shanghai New International Expo Centre with the …

As global shipping accelerates its transition toward net-zero emissions, improving vessel energy efficiency has become one of the most urgent and achievable pathways to cleaner maritime operations. The 2nd Ship …

The global cruise industry will gather in Bergen, Norway, on 17–18 November 2025 for the Zero Emissions Cruising Conference 2025 — a two-day event dedicated entirely to accelerating the transition …

10 November 2025, Dubai, UAE: The maritime sector’s leading awards event, The Maritime Standard (TMS) Awards 2025, has announced this year’s winners, honouring outstanding companies and industry leaders from across …

ship.energy will stage Maritime Week Africa 2026 (MWAF26) from 20-22 January 2026 at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa. The 17th edition will convene government, ports, suppliers, …

Seawork 2026 will debut a significant new addition: the Autonomous & Remote-Operated Vessel Pavilion. A dedicated showcase for the fast-growing world of uncrewed and autonomous maritime systems. Featuring the latest …

(London, 13th October 2025) – BAR Technologies today joined calls for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to formally recognise wind propulsion as a cornerstone of its Net-Zero Framework (NZF), ahead …

A European initiative is developing a new gas-turbine based energy conversion system capable of operating on multiple sustainable fuels, aiming to cut emissions from ships and support the maritime sector’s …

The 132nd edition of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) annual convention—SNAME Maritime Convention 2025 (SMC 2025)—is scheduled for 29–31 October 2025 at the Hilton Norfolk The …

📅 30 October 2025 | Venue: Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, UAE The tanker shipping sector stands at a pivotal crossroads. The tenth annual Maritime Standard Tanker Conference arrives at a …

The maritime industry is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. As global trade continues to grow, so does the urgency to reduce emissions, modernise fleets and adopt sustainable technologies. …

A recent study in One Earth journal found 2,482 high seas fishing boats linked to 1,120 companies. This shows how space tech is changing how we watch the seas. Now, …

The inaugural Bunkering & Sustainability Forum 2025 is designed to examine how island and mid-sized ports are preparing for the maritime energy transition. Some are well prepared and have committed …

Over 180 speaker enquiries received and nearly 450 women speakers registered worldwide (08 October 2025) – The Maritime Speaker Bureau, supported by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and WISTA International, …

Orkney archipelago builds on a 5,000-year legacy of pioneering spirit. From ancient sites like the Ring of Brodgar to modern renewable energy projects, they have always show great adaptability. Scapa …

A Tipping Point in Heat & Bleaching August 2025 will be remembered as another grim milestone in the accelerating tale of marine heat stress and coral decline. According to Mercator …

Oceans Under Pressure September opened with sobering news: scientists confirmed that global ocean acidity has reached a new critical threshold. Measurements now show surface pH values that many species can …

The inaugural Bunkering & Sustainability Forum will be held on Tenerife in November. This exciting new event is focused on marine fuel strategies for islands and mid-sized ports and is …