Maritime News Capsule | IMO's means to tackle insider threat, industry's decarbonization efforts & more

From IMO's new toolkit to tackle insider threats to world's largest sailing cargo ship embarking on its maiden voyage, here's a lowdown of recent significant maritime news and updates.

To fight insider security threat in the maritime sector, IMO launches new toolkit

In order to tackle insider security threats, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has rolled out a toolkit for the benefit of maritime operators. In order to protect ships and ports from terrorists, organized crime groups, among other threats, IMO has joined hands with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Together, the parties have developed an Insider Threat Toolkit that "outlines various good practice security measures, including background checks and vetting, access control measures, patrolling, surveillance and monitoring, advance technologies and the use of artificial intelligence," IMO noted.

As part of its decarbonization goals, Höegh welcomes greenest PCTC from China

Walking the sustainable path, Höegh Autoliners has recently received delivery of what is touted to be the largest and the greenest car carrier. The 25,200 dwt PCTC, with 9,100 unit-capacity, was named 'Hoegh Aurora'. It flaunts numerous features, including strong decks, bolstered internal ramp system, enlarged space, and more.

Anglo-Eastern Group carries out bunkering of 100,000 m³ LNG across fleet

Unlocking a significant milestone, the Hong Kong-based ship management company Anglo-Eastern Group successfully carried out bunkering of 100,000 m³ of liquefied natural gas (LNG) across their fleet. Implemented through 35 LNG bunkering operations, the firm stepped up in their sustainability targets. Anglo-Eastern has LNG dual-fuel vessels in its fleet, which utilize a cleaner-burning alternative to the traditional marine fuels, in turn, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Aiming to alleviate impact on biodiversity, world's largest sailing cargo ship of modern times sets sail

The vessel that has been named as the world's largest sailing cargo ship — Anemos — has embarked on its maiden voyage from South Brittany's Concarneau. Developed by TransOceanic Wind Transport (TOWT) and PIRIOU shipyard-built, the vessel is all set to arrive in its home port of Le Havre next week.

The ship, known to use advanced sail tech with its primary propulsion mode being wind power, has been built keeping the sustainable approach in mind and aims at decarbonizing.

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