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The International Maritime Organisation has welcome the decision by the World Health Organisation to prioritise seafarers for Covid-19 vaccines in instances of limited supplies.

Global shipping and announced a cross-industry event bringing together leaders in shipping, energy, politics and finance to discuss maritime decarbonisation.

Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have developed a method for simultaneously increasing the strength and ductility of an alloy.

Air lubrication for marine vessels is a developing solution that will radically reduce fuel consumption and environmental impact. Having acquired a minority stake in Marine Performance Systems B.V., a Rotterdam-based maritime technology…

The International Association of Classification Societies has held its 83rd session (C83) in the wake of further shipping emissions reduction measures announced by the IMO.

CADMATIC, the 3D-based design, engineering, and information management software solutions provider, and maritime services and data analysis provider, NAPA, have announced the launch of a new integrated, intelligent ship design software solution.…

Lloyd’s Register (LR) will sell one of its divisions to focus its growth strategy on the maritime industry.

Alfa Laval and Wallenius have announced plans to form a new 50/50 joint venture, AlfaWall Oceanbird, focused on the development of technology for fully wind-powered vessel propulsion.

Winterthur-based engine developer WinGD has received more than 80 orders for its largest engines in 2021, reflecting the spate of orders for large containerships. WinGDs orderbook for 920mm bore X92-B engines has…

Proven in aluminium shipbuilding, friction stir welding (FSW) technology is the subject of a multinational research project to extend applications to steel fabrication, writes David Tinsley.