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Apeks Brief 2026-W36 · 5 September 2026

RINA Grants Type Approval to PowerCell Marine System 225 · +5 more

RINA Grants Type Approval to PowerCell Marine System 225 · RINA's Mermaid Concept Turns Main Engine Into Power Source · Odfjell Reorders Bound4blue Wind Sails for Chemical Tanker · IMO Pushes for Practical Fixes to Restore Hormuz Navigation · IAEA Rallies 25 Nations Behind Nuclea

RINA Grants Type Approval to PowerCell Marine System 225

Classification society RINA has issued type approval for PowerCell’s Marine System 225 fuel cell technology, according to Bunkerspot.

RINA’s Mermaid Concept Turns Main Engine Into Power Source

RINA unveils Mermaid, a propulsion concept letting main engines supply onboard power and cut fuel use by over 1,000 mt/year.

Odfjell Reorders Bound4blue Wind Sails for Chemical Tanker

Odfjell has placed a repeat order with Bound4blue for eSAIL suction sails after strong fuel savings on a sister vessel.

IMO Pushes for Practical Fixes to Restore Hormuz Navigation

IMO chief Dominguez says up to 400 ships and 6,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Gulf, urging renewed political will to reopen Hormuz.

IAEA Rallies 25 Nations Behind Nuclear Shipping Push

The IAEA has launched an initiative backed by 25 countries to advance nuclear-powered shipping through expert groups on safety and regulation.

OCIMF Newsletter: New MD, Piracy Drops, GOMO Pact

OCIMF’s July issue covers its new Managing Director, updated barging and security guidance, and falling piracy figures worldwide.

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From the latest issue 5 September 2026
  • RINA Grants Type Approval to PowerCell Marine System 225
  • RINA's Mermaid Concept Turns Main Engine Into Power Source
  • Odfjell Reorders Bound4blue Wind Sails for Chemical Tanker
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