Decarbonisation, EEXI and CII

IMO efficiency rules turned emissions into an operational constraint. EEXI caps installed power, CII rates a ship on how it is actually traded, and a poor rating forces a corrective plan. The retrofit market that follows — engine power limitation, shaft generators, energy saving devices, alternative fuels — is where most yard work now originates.

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Regulation & Class

No-tax IMO options could still hike shipping costs

A study finds that NZF policy options at IMO, including a no-carbon-price plan, would increase shipping costs by 70%-80% by mid-century.

10 Aug 2026
Newbuilds & Orders

Cadeler Orders Two New Wind Installation Vessels for $930M

Cadeler has secured a significant contract with COSCO Shipping Offshore to build two T-class vessels, expected to boost the offshore wind sector's capabilities.

10 Aug 2026
Offshore & Energy

Hormuz deal nears, but risks remain high

The Hormuz Strait agreement is close, yet shipping industry warned that risks will stay intense, according to Lloyd's List.

08 Aug 2026

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