Yearly Archives: 2024
USCG Extinguishes Lithium-Ion Battery Fire On Cargo Ship
A fire on the cargo ship Genius Star XI in Alaska has been extinguished after burning in the hold for several days.
The...
US Sinks 3 Ships, Kills 10 After Red Sea Attack
U.S. helicopters repelled an attack by Iran-backed Houthi militants on a Maersk container vessel in the Red Sea.
The attack sank three ships...
Chinese Ocean Drilling Ship Ready To Drill Through Earth’s Mantle
The vessel, whose name means ‘dream’ in Chinese, is designed to drill deep below the ocean surface, piercing through the Earth’s crust.
Ultradeep...
Panama Canal Backup Forces Detours For Asia-Bound Grain Vessels
The Suez Canal route is a trouble spot as shipping companies cancel routes through the Red Sea in response to attacks by Houthi...
HKC: The Key to Sustainable Ship Recycling
In a push for unified regulations, the Hong Kong International Convention (HKC) emerges as the crucial framework for sustainable ship recycling.
HKC's role...
Risk Of Drones in Commercial Shipping – Measures Released
Drones are around for some time and very much accessible, which may bring danger to maritime industry.
Comprehensive defense includes regulations, tech solutions,...
International Convention for Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments
The Marine Notice outlines the practical application of the BWM Convention in Ireland. Starting February 29, 2024, regulations enforce specific maritime standards.
Ships...
Charting The Global Economy: Maritime Attacks Drive Up Costs
Shipping costs are rising as hundreds of container ships that typically transit the key maritime artery of the Red Sea and Suez Canal are...
Shippers Accuse Carriers Of Price Gouging
Shippers and forwarders are becoming increasingly concerned about carrier price gouging on the Asia to Europe services citing massive increases in charges that are...
Sustainable Marine Fuels: A Global Imperative
Governments and companies prioritize sustainable marine fuels (SMFs) for emissions reduction.
The DOE invests in low- and net-zero-carbon SMFs as replacements for traditional...