This week in maritime: 1 action, 6 briefs, 1 tool
RINA Reviews Silverstream's Energy Savings Methodology · IMO MSC 111: MASS Code, LRIT Access, Piracy Data Update · IMO Net-Zero Talks End With Key Issues Still Unresolved · Dorian LPG Orders Three Dual-Fuel Panamax VLGCs · EPS Names Three LNG Dual-Fuel Newcastlemax Bulk Carriers
RINA Reviews Silverstream’s Energy Savings Methodology
RINA has independently assessed Silverstream’s methodology for measuring air lubrication system energy savings.
IMO MSC 111: MASS Code, LRIT Access, Piracy Data Update
IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted a MASS Code, eased Gulf STCW rules, expanded LRIT access, and reported a 17% rise in piracy incidents.
IMO Net-Zero Talks End With Key Issues Still Unresolved
Latest IMO working group session on the Net-Zero Framework closes with major divisions unresolved, pushing decisions toward late 2026 sessions.
Dorian LPG Orders Three Dual-Fuel Panamax VLGCs
Dorian LPG has ordered three LPG dual-fuel Panamax VLGCs worth $345 million, expanding its dual-fuel fleet to nine ships.
EPS Names Three LNG Dual-Fuel Newcastlemax Bulk Carriers
EPS names three LNG dual-fuel Newcastlemax bulk carriers built in China, delivered early and chartered to Shourong Shipping.
OCIMF Sets New Safety Priorities, Signs MoU With Ipieca
OCIMF’s August newsletter outlines new leadership priorities, an Ipieca partnership, inspector training and IMO’s 2026-27 World Maritime Day theme.
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