Opinion

NEWS

NEWS

Just yesterday I was pondering the logic of President Trump imposing tariffs that have badly impacted shipping companies, now we learn that it’s not simply shipping he has his sights on, but seemingly the…

9th April 2025

Trump threatens “reciprocal measures” if shipping carbon taxes introduced

9th April 2025

NEWS

NEWS

In my editorial for the latest edition of The Motorship, I wrote about how Trump’s inauguration saw the China baiting that was a hallmark of his first administration renewed with vigour. But with…

7th April 2025

The true cost of the “Trump trade”

7th April 2025

NEWS

NEWS

Coming from Switzerland, the International Year of Glacier Preservation and World Water Day’s glacier theme strike a chord with me. I have witnessed the alarming retreat of Swiss glaciers firsthand—a 65% ice…

25th March 2025

A new dimension of partnership is needed to overcome the glacial pace of decarbonisation

25th March 2025

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

Naval engineering and design consultancy Houlder has been working with clients providing innovative maritime solutions to a range of issues from propulsion to offshore wind construction for many years. We spoke to…

27th February 2025

Houlder’s engineering mastery

27th February 2025

OPINION

OPINION

As the new year dawns, a familiar debate has resurfaced, fueled by headlines in outlets like the BBC and The Times. At the heart of the controversy is the MV Glen Sannox, a new…

6th January 2025

Is the race to net zero a zero-sum game?

6th January 2025

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

Wärtsilä recently broadened the scope of its NextDF technology with the release of its 25DF dual-fuel engine. We spoke to Juha Kytölä, director of R&D and engineering at Wärtsilä, about its new…

31st December 2024

Wärtsilä’s Juha Kytölä on reducing methane slip

31st December 2024

NEWS

NEWS

As the maritime industry navigates toward a more sustainable future, the adoption of alternative fuels like ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen is gaining momentum. These fuels represent a significant shift from traditional marine…

23rd December 2024

Predictions for 2025: The challenge of future fuels

23rd December 2024

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

This year marked a turning point for maritime innovation, with propulsion technologies advancing at an unprecedented pace to meet the dual challenges of decarbonisation and efficiency. The industry is moving beyond compliance…

20th December 2024

Predictions for 2025: Hear from titans of industry

20th December 2024

OPINION

OPINION

The maritime industry is rapidly evolving thanks to recent developments in technology, including decarbonisation and autonomous capabilities. These changes could completely transform the way the maritime sector operates, improving operational performance and…

20th December 2024

Navigating the stormy waters of autonomous systems in maritime

20th December 2024

OPINION

OPINION

The concept of using wind to propel ships is not new; it harks back to the earliest days of seafaring. However, as the shipping industry faces mounting pressure to reduce emissions, the…

29th November 2024

Harnessing the winds of change: NAPA

29th November 2024