Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published ‘Navigating nuclear energy in maritime’ which is intended to support project teams, owners, operators and insurers as maritime stakeholders explore the adoption of nuclear energy for commercial shipping and offshore applications. The guidance looks at areas such as regulatory frameworks and alignment between maritime and nuclear authorities, the integration of nuclear technology with maritime systems, safety case development and environmental considerations, security, safeguards, and insurance requirements, and also includes a roadmap for adoption, including stakeholder engagement, project planning, and risk management The document includes contributions from Global Nuclear Security Partners (GNSP) and NorthStandard. LR points […]

By 2030, Hong Kong will be delivering some 200,000 tonnes of green fuel to vessels, but to achieve this ambition ‘our industry must adopt new fuels, new technologies, and new ways of working,’ Angad Banga, JP, Chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners’ Association, told delegates in his keynote speech delivered at the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Annual Convention, which has taken place as part of Hong Kong Maritime Week 2025. Mr Banga also spoke in his capacity as Chairman of the Promotion and External Relations Committee and Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board […]

Speaking at the World Maritime Merchants Forum 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday 17 November, the first day of Hong Kong Maritime Week, Mable Chan, Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Hong Kong S.A.R. Government of the People’s Republic of China took the opportunity to introduce attendees to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, its work, and plans in promoting the development of shipping and marine fuel supply This is the first occasion that the Government Summit Session has been held. Ms Chan said that the Government is establishing a comprehensive rail, sea and inland […]