The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has decided to adjourn the extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), held from 14–17 October 2025, which had been convened to consider adopting draft amendments to MARPOL Annex VI — including the much-debated IMO Net-Zero Framework. The session will reconvene in 12 months, allowing Member States additional […] The post IMO defers adoption of Net-Zero Framework to 2026 appeared first on Container News.

The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has launched its new Ship Drift Trajectory Prediction Service, an advanced digital tool designed to enhance maritime risk management and emergency response for disabled vessels. Developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), the system predicts the drift paths of ships that have lost propulsion. […] The post Indian Register of Shipping launches ship drift trajectory prediction service appeared first on Container News.

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of Wärtsilä Group, will deliver a new biogas upgrading plant to Danish renewable energy company Bigadan AS. The project will boost Denmark’s green transition and expand the country’s renewable energy capacity. The PuregasCA plant will upgrade 6,000 Nm³ of raw biogas per hour. It will convert biogas into renewable biomethane for […] The post Wärtsilä to build high-capacity biogas upgrading plant in Denmark appeared first on Container News.

Oman’s green hydrogen maritime corridor initiative represents a transformative convergence of energy transition imperatives and strategic geographical advantages. The Duqm-Amsterdam corridor, formalized through bilateral agreements with the Netherlands and Belgium, positions the Sultanate at the nexus of global decarbonization efforts while capitalizing on evolving maritime trade patterns. The initiative’s 2030 operational target coincides with significant […] The post Oman gets a strategic positioning through green hydrogen corridor appeared first on Container News.

Most people who start looking at solar and battery systems focus on one thing: lowering their electricity bills. And that’s fair—monthly savings are one of the biggest reasons families consider making the switch. But here’s the part many people miss: the real financial benefits go much deeper than just smaller bills. With today’s smart power […] The post The Hidden Financial Wins of Smart Solar + Battery Systems appeared first on Container News.