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Staying afloat in the sea of compliance: How to navigate the MEPC 82 ballast water record-keeping updates
Staying afloat in the sea of compliance: How to navigate the MEPC 82 ballast water record-keeping updates

When the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention came into force in 2004, it was in response to a crisis we couldn’t afford to ignore—one where invasive aquatic speci...

How American sanctions may affect the global shipping industry
How American sanctions may affect the global shipping industry

President Donald Trump has already made plenty of headlines since taking up his second term in the White House, including with the announcement of numerous new tariffs on imports....

Voyage to net zero: The role of analytics in shipping’s sustainable shift
Voyage to net zero: The role of analytics in shipping’s sustainable shift

The shipping industry is currently navigating a profound transformation driven by environmental concerns, new emissions targets, and evolving regulations. As vessel owners and oper...

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Wärtsilä RT-flex upgrades for Ulusoy vessels
Wärtsilä RT-flex upgrades for Ulusoy vessels

Technology group - Wärtsilä will upgrade the Wärtsilä RT-flex main engines on two bulk carrier vessels owned by Turkey-based Ulusoy Sealines. The planned engin...

Wärtsilä unveils methane slip reduction solution
Wärtsilä unveils methane slip reduction solution

Technology group Wärtsilä has introduced a new methane slip reduction solution for its Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engine. The new technology, which converts W&aum...

Wärtsilä expands sustainable hub with €50M investment
Wärtsilä expands sustainable hub with €50M investment

Technology group - Wärtsilä is set to expand its state-of-the-art technology centre - Sustainable Technology Hub in Vaasa, Finland, with a €50 million total investme...

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