While LNG carriers have a relatively short history, they have been subject to a continuous evolution in their design and operational parameters over the last decade. Many of the design changes reflect the natural maturity of the industry, others have come in response to technical, operational and regulatory changes. So will the LNG ship of 2030 still have the design speed we see today? For an answer, it is necessary to look first at what we can expect from the key areas of the LNG vessel design and operation.

Today 80 per cent of ammonia produced is used exclusively for the fertiliser industry. However, as pressure is placed on the shipping sector to decarbonise and shift away from reliance on fossil fuels, ammonia is looking like an attractive alternative. If 30 per cent of shipping switched to ammonia as a fuel, then the current production would have to nearly double.

Classification society now leads the industry with the scope of remote survey services available and is providing practical support too, Chris Greenwood, ABS Director of Regional Business Development - Middle East and Africa speaks only to Marasi News on how ABS has responded to challenges faced by the marine and offshore industries during the COVID-19 pandemic besides the post-covid-19 industry outlook.

The situation with coronavirus continues to evolve, governments are restricting the movements, closing the borders that causes such implications as disruption of global supply chains, personnel movement restrictions, logistic interruption and many other complexities.

While big data is paving a new path for all sorts of businesses and industries, the maritime industry finds itself at a crossroads between traditionalistic values and a desire to revitalize its existence

The UAE's re-bid to be a part of the IMO's Executive Council was more than based off the desire to elevate its stature; it is a part of the country's grand strategic plan – a vi- sionary model of excellence, prosperity, and happiness for all – to bear fruit now, and in 2071 during the nation's 100th anniversary.

We were overwhelmed when HE Dr. Abdullah Belheif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development and Chairman of the Federal Authority for Land and Maritime Transport, announced the provisions of the new maritime law. The core of the legislative system that will govern all transactions and processes of investment and development in this sector.

Despite the natural cyclicality of maritime, the United Arab Emirates continues to maintain its brilliance throughout these ups and downs. In particular, Dubai’s recent ranking as ninth among the world’s top maritime capitals, and first in the Middle East (via Menon Economics and DNV GL) is a strong depiction of the UAE’s sustained success.

By Edward Lundquist

What has five hulls, nine radars, looks like the Bat-mobile, and can do 60 knots?

By Katherine Yakunchenkova, General Manager, ALSS Group