Yearly Archives: 2023
Navigating Tradition And Innovation: MSC’s Fleet Strategy
Seafarers often express nostalgia for "the old ships," claiming they were the best. This sentiment echoes in the maritime industry, especially as major players...
China’s COVID Trauma Returns As Hazmat Workers Disinfect Streets
Public health workers wearing full protective gear have appeared on the streets of northern China, evoking memories of the country's stringent anti-virus measures during...
UPI: LNG Shipping Stocks Remain Volatile
Last week, the UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) gained 1.82 points or 1.24%, closing at 148.07 points. This index tracks the performance of...
Lessons Learned: Lifeboat Self-Launches Cause 2 Fatalities
The free-fall lifeboat launching system on board a general cargo vessel underwent a substantial onboard service by a manufacturer certified service company, reports the...
DP World Cuts Carbon Emissions By 50% In UAE
DP World has cuts carbon emissions from its UAE operations by nearly 50% this year by accessing renewably produced power from the Dubai Electricity...
[Podcast] Clyde Marine Training On Meeting Future Seafarer Needs
In this latest podcast, Seatrade Maritime News correspondent Paul Bartlett talks with Thomas Campbell, General Manager of Clyde Marine Training on meeting future seafarer...
Genco Shipping Advances Fleet Renewal Strategy
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, has acquired an additional 2016-built 181,000...
Black Sea Ship Crisis: Russian Authorities In Rescue Mode
Russian authorities are grappling with the aftermath of a severe storm that stranded a carrier ship in the Black Sea near the village of...
Ocean Carriers’ Rate Tactics: Asia-Europe Dynamics
Some of the problems facing maritime companies include a difficult economic environment leading to ocean carriers’ most crucial stage for tariff recovery processes. They are...
Security Concerns Rise for Israel-Linked Ships in Red Sea
Amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israel-linked ships in the Red Sea are facing increased risks as targets for factions with ties to Iran.
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