Delegates from French-speaking countries across Africa gathered at an International Maritime Organization (IMO) workshop in Abidjan last week to focus on the challenges and opportunities of maritime decarbonisation. In a notice posted on its website this week, the IMO said that the delegates ‘explored investment needs in port infrastructure, alternative fuel supply chains, human capital and institutional capacities’ – and they came away with a clear sense that ‘regional cooperation and collective action will be essential to delivering a successful and lasting maritime energy transition’. IMO Technical Officer Camille Bourgeon commented: ‘What we will remember in particular from this workshop […]

Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has announced that James Linforth has been appointed Chief Executive, effective 1 January 2027. Linforth will succeed Eifion Morris who is stepping down for personal reasons. Morris will continue as Chief Executive until 31 December 2026. ‘James is an experienced and highly respected leader who understands our firm, our clients and our people. He has played a central role in the firm’s success and growth, and he is the right person to lead Stephenson Harwood into its next chapter,’ said Paul Thwaite, Senior Partner. ‘During his time as Chief Executive, Eifion has made an enormous […]

Construction has got underway on the first of two multi-fuel bunker vessels that are being built for France-based bunker company Maritima and its customer Petroineos Lavéra. A steel cutting ceremony was held last week at the China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Group Yangzhou Dingheng Shipyard, Maritima’s parent company, Sogestran Group, said in a statement issued yesterday (14 October). As previously reported by ship.energy, Sogestran Group announced the order for the vessels, which will be capable of carrying three different products simultaneously and which will benefit from dual certification for both oil and chemical products, in October 2025. They will be able to transport […]