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As an expert in supply chain assurance, we have seen first-hand how the scale and pace of change forced on businesses by the COVID-19 pandemic exposed some deep-rooted issues.

Singapore-based maritime technology start-up Greywing, initially developed as a piracy platform, has helped over 25,000 seafarers to travel home.

A Q&A with Andy McKeran, LR Maritime Performance Services Director.

Inspection providers are making tank inspections safer and maintenance and survey schedules more effective with each innovation. But how does Class fit into all of this? And are these technologies equivalent to a surveyor inspecting a tank?

So far, the country has made little of the enormous potential that lies offshore, but things are about to change, says Rafael Riva, LR’s Commercial Manager in the US.

If our industry can adapt and innovate like we have done throughout COVID-19, imagine what we can do to accelerate decarbonisation efforts if we apply the right thinking and the right resources, says David Loosley, BIMCO Secretary General & CEO.

Long before the COVID-19 pandemic updates to the regulatory regime were already planned for 2021. These changes will continue to be implemented, possibly with greater preparatory challenges due to the varied restrictions that have been experienced.

Regulating the GHG emissions from ships was never going to be easy and MEPC 75 demonstrated just how challenging the agenda really is, and more importantly, how challenging it will become.

The challenges of developing more sustainable marine fuels go far beyond ship design and propulsion technology. LR's Katharine Palmer, explains why the readiness of fuel supply chains is vitally important.

LR's Vince Jenkins reviews existing benefits of the uranium-based fuel, public perception and its challenges.