2020 December 25

https://www.offshore-energy.biz

Russia’s first LNG bunkering vessel launched

The LNG-bunkering vessel, named Dmitry Mendeleev, will join Gazprom Neft’s fleet in the second half of 2021...

2020 December 24

https://www.highnorthnews.com

Russia Begins Construction on Fifth Nuclear Icebreaker as Arctic Sees Record Shipping Traffic

Shipping activity in the Arctic continues to grow unabated even as shipping traffic in other parts of the world saw declining volumes as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic

2020 December 22

https://www.portofrotterdam.com

Deal or no deal: border checks in EU ports are starting as from 1 January 2021

As from 1 January 2021, businesses that conduct trade between the EU and the UK will need to deal with border controls

2020 December 17

https://www.dnvgl.com/expert-story/

From composite evolution to vessel construction revolution

Maritime applications of composites are varied and increasing. Two experts with a combined experience of 40 years discuss the future of composites, exploring whether they could eventually overthrow structural steel as the vessel construction material of choice

2020 December 15

https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/

EU's plan to halve emissions by 2030 may hit bunkering costs

Refinitv's $100-plus ETS carbon price estimate would have serious implications for vessel operators

2020 December 12

https://www.dnvgl.com/expert-story/

Digital MRV and DCS reporting streamlines the verification process

Emissions reporting under the EU MRV and IMO DCS schemes does not have to be an onerous process. DNV GL has set up an online reporting system that lets operators of large and small fleets handle the task with ease. The newly launched Emissions Insights Dashboard can be used to benchmark emissions performance.

2020 December 9

https://splash247.com

Swedish consortium develops AI-powered ship operation support system

A group of Swedish technology entrepreneurs and academics have joined forces to accelerate the research and development of an artificial intelligence-based, semi-autonomous system for planning and executing more energy efficient sea voyages

2020 December 7

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com

Caspian containerized line kicks off between Iran, Russia

The first vessel arrived in Russia’s Port of Astrakhan on Sat. between Iran and Astrakhan through international transport corridor

2020 December 3

http://tradearabia.com

Novatek launches first carbon-neutral LNG station

...Novatek Green Energy, has launched its first carbon-neutral LNG fuelling station in Rostock, Germany...

2020 December 2

https://www.dredgingtoday.com

Gulf of Ob dredging works wrapped up

During the recent reconstruction of the sea channel in the Gulf of Ob, Kara Sea, contractors successfully completed all dredging works planned for 2020...

2020 December 1

https://tass.com

Russian sailor kidnapped by pirates from vessel in Gulf of Guinea

A Russian national was among four sailors abducted by pirates from a vessel in the Gulf of Guinea...

2020 November 30

https://sports.yahoo.com

Gazprom to restart work on controversial Russian-German gas pipeline

Work has been at a standstill since December last year after president Donald Trump gave the go-ahead for sanctions to be imposed on companies involved in laying the pipes