Yearly Archives: 2023
Maritime Organisations Issue Important Christmas Safety Warnings
The Coast Guard, the RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have shared advice for anyone planning a Christmas swim, coastal walk or other water-based activities.
The...
Red Sea Attacks Spark Global Shipping Crisis With Economic Turmoil
Recent attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea have prompted major shipping companies, including Maersk, MSC, CMA-CGM, and Hapag Lloyd, to reroute vessels,...
Ikea Faces Supply Disruptions As Red Sea Attacks Impact Shipments
Furniture giant Ikea has said supplies of its products could be delayed following rebel attacks on ships using the key Red Sea trade route,...
World’s First Ammonia Engine SCR Converter Passes Tests
MAN Energy Solutions, in collaboration with Germany-based stainless-steel processor BUTTING, has revealed that the world’s first selective catalytic reduction (SCR) converter intended for an...
China’s 1st Domestically Built Cruise Ship Sets Sail With Wärtsilä Solutions
China’s first domestically built cruise ship sets sail with a suite of Wärtsilä solutions.
The solutions include NACOS Platinum Valmatic automation and control...
HMM Announces US$1,500 GRI From India To East Coast Of Latin America
HMM announces a new general rate increase (GRI) on its Far East India Latin (FIL) service.
HMM will increase its rates by US$1,500/TEU.
South...
Hapag Lloyd Increases Rates From Indian Subcontinent To The US
Hapag-Lloyd to apply a new General Rate Increase (GRI) or General Rate Adjustment (GRA) for cargo shipments.
An additional charge of US$200 per...
Floating Farm Innovates Agriculture With High-Tech Dairy
Floating Farm
Floating Farm in the Netherlands, a high-tech dairy on water, utilizes robots for milking and waste management. Its success has spurred plans for...
NGOs Ask Turkey To Recycle It’s Ship Recycling Methods
NGO Shipbreaking Platform calls for forward-thinking legislation, addressing gaps, and mobilizing investments in safer technologies.
The report emphasizes safety priorities, including drainage, oil-water...
Castor Maritime Inc. Sold Ships for Net Gain of 5 Million
Castor Maritime Inc., a global shipping company, has sold two vessels, the M/V Magic Orion and the M/V Magic Argo, to an unaffiliated...