Close Menu
  • Home
  • Maritime
  • Offshore
  • Port
  • Oil & Gas
  • Energy
  • Technology
  • Incidents
  • Environment
  • Events
    • Maritime
    • Offshore
    • Oil & Gas
    • Energy
  • Advertising
  • Contact
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn
Trending
  • Stranded Ukrainian seafarers to get remote fix in paperwork overhaul
  • R.M. Young Company’s All-in-One Weather Station Available to Ship
  • Kongsberg Maritime, Noble Corp to Jointly Advance Offshore Drilling Tech
  • Shipping’s first centrifugal carbon capture system installed on a Scorpio tanker
  • BEML and HSL sign MoU to develop advanced marine systems
  • Allseas-Boskalis Consortium Bags $1.4B Offshore Gas Pipeline Job in Taiwan
  • Philippines and Cosmoship Call for Release of Crew After Houthi Video
  • Fred Olsen Windcarrier lands German wind farm deal
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn
Maritime247.comMaritime247.com
  • Home
  • Maritime
  • Offshore
  • Port
  • Oil & Gas
  • Energy
  • Tech
  • Incidents
  • Environment
  • Events
    • Maritime
    • Oil & Gas
    • Offshore
    • Energy
  • Advertising
Maritime247.comMaritime247.com
Home»Environment»Deep sea cargo fleet moving at record low speeds
Environment

Deep sea cargo fleet moving at record low speeds

March 10, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email


Ocean-Going Merchant Ships Are Moving Slower Than Ever

Average speeds across the deep sea cargo fleet in the first quarter of this year have reached a new low, as reported by data from Clarksons Research.

Certain sectors that have been facing commercial challenges in the beginning of this year are experiencing notably slow speeds worldwide.

In the LNG sector, which has seen historically low rates this year, speeds have dropped by 2% compared to the 2024 average, moving at 14.6 knots. Bulk carriers have slowed down by 1.7% from last year, operating at just 10.7 knots, while product tankers are moving 1.7% slower at 11.2 knots – all recording record slow speeds.

“A 10% speed reduction can lower the emissions of an individual ship’s journey by almost 20%”

Owners have been reducing speed not only to adjust to the capacity in a challenging rate environment but also to meet environmental goals and comply with regulations like the Carbon Intensity Indicator.

According to John Maggs from the Clean Shipping Coalition, “By far the most effective way to reduce ship climate impacts is to slow ships down. A 10% speed reduction can lower the emissions of an individual ship’s journey by almost 20%.” This aligns with the long-term trend of vessel speeds decreasing by approximately 20-30% since 2008 in most shipping sectors as highlighted in Clarksons’ recent weekly report.


See also  Ditch the Windmills, 'Open Up' the North Sea
Cargo deep fleet Moving Record Sea speeds
Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tumblr Telegram Email

Related Posts

Shipping’s first centrifugal carbon capture system installed on a Scorpio tanker

July 29, 2025

Union Maritime locks in $130m financing for wind‑assisted RL2 newbuilds

July 29, 2025

Yinson Production’s fleet grows to 11 units with newbuild FSO job at Asian gas project

July 28, 2025
Top Posts

Duties of Bosun (Boatswain) on a Ship

February 1, 2025

China Fights Australia’s Plans to Reclaim Darwin Port Citing U.S. Influence

May 27, 2025

Fire-Stricken Wan Hai 503 Continues to Drift Off Indian Coast as Salvage Efforts Intensify

June 11, 2025

Car Carrier ‘Morning Midas’ Catches Fire with Electric Vehicles Off Alaska

June 5, 2025
Don't Miss
Energy

New funding to drive development of Halifax-Hamburg green shipping corridor

February 6, 2025

The Halifax Port Authority Receives Funding to Accelerate Green Shipping Corridor Development The Halifax Port…

Exail sells first DriX O-16 Transoceanic USV

January 10, 2025

DEME Acquires 50% Stake in BAUER Offshore Technologies

May 15, 2025

ITOCHU Orders Ammonia Bunkering Vessel

July 17, 2025

Subscribe to Updates

Your Weekly Dive into Maritime & Energy News.

About Us
About Us

Stay informed with the latest in maritime, offshore, oil & gas, and energy industries. Explore news, trends, and insights shaping the global energy landscape.

For advertising inquiries, contact us at
info@maritime247.com.

Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube LinkedIn
Our Picks

Brand New STS Crane Tips Over at Port of Tuas

June 15, 2025

COAST, University of Victoria Join to Launch the BC Marine Energy and Decarbonization Hub

April 24, 2025

Shell Comes Up Dry Offshore Namibia

January 8, 2025

Subscribe to Updates

Your Weekly Dive into Maritime & Energy News.

© 2025 maritime247.com - All rights reserved.
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Advertising

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.