Deep dives on decarbonization, fleet analytics, CII compliance, and the future of maritime operations.
IMO's updated CII trajectory tightens the D/E boundary by 11% in 2026. We break down which vessel types face the highest exposure and how operators are responding.
Priya Menon
Head of Regulatory
7 articles
Our analysis of 400 vessels across three years reveals that biofouling accounts for an average 8.3% increase in fuel consumption — costing fleets millions annually.
Lars Eriksen
The updated EU MRV regulation introduces expanded scope for cargo and passenger vessels. X-Zero's latest release handles all new reporting requirements out of the box.
Anika Sharma
A head-to-head comparison of WtW emissions, CII impact, and operational feasibility for the two leading alternative fuels for deep-sea shipping in 2026.
Dr. Kenji Watanabe
MEPC 83 convenes in September 2026. Delegates are expected to finalize the GHG Fuel Standard framework and address the Carbon Levy distribution mechanism.
Marco Pellegrini
A year-long deployment of X-Trim across a major tanker operator's fleet produced 3.1% average fuel savings — translating to $2.8M in annual cost reduction.
Fatima Al-Hassan
Noon reports give daily snapshots; HF sensor data gives minute-level insight. We quantify exactly when the extra granularity changes operational decisions — and when it doesn't.
B20 and B30 blends are increasingly viable, but the economics depend heavily on trade route, vessel age, and charter structure. Here's how to model the tradeoffs.