Yearly Archives: 2025
Vessel Linked to Balticconnector Pipeline Damage Cleared for Northern Sea Route
Two years after an incident that damaged vital subsea infrastructure in the Gulf of Finland, a specific large cargo vessel has again received permission...
MSC and CMA CGM Eye Multi-Billion Dollar Feeder Fleet Renewal, Driven by Green Regulations
Global shipping giants MSC and CMA CGM are reportedly considering significant investments in new "feeder" container ships, valued at billions of dollars. This potential...
Rotterdam’s H1 2025: Container Volumes Up, Congestion Mounts, Competitiveness Falters
The Port of Rotterdam experienced significant congestion in the first half of 2025, driven by rising container volumes and the handling of increasingly large...
Bulk Carrier-OSV Collision in Foggy Channel Exposes Systemic Lapses in Navigation
This incident illustrates a collision between a large bulk carrier and an offshore supply vessel (OSV) in a foggy channel, highlighting critical failures in...
GMS Highlights Challenging Environment for Ship Recycling Amidst Global Turmoil
According to GMS's latest report, the global ship recycling sector is navigating a challenging environment marked by firming freight rates and increasingly stringent environmental...
Port Of Gothenburg Marks First LNG Bunkering Of A Cruise Vessel
In a major milestone for sustainable shipping, the Port of Gothenburg successfully carried out its first LNG bunkering operation for a cruise vessel. The...
Diana Shipping Inks Time Charter for M/V Astarte, Securing Estimated $4.68 Million Revenue
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), a global shipping company specializing in dry bulk vessels, has announced a new time charter contract for one of...
Maersk Expands Southern Italy Operations With New Service At Port Of Milazzo
Maersk has officially launched operations at the Port of Milazzo, reinforcing its logistics network in Southern Italy. Positioned near the strategic Strait of Messina,...
ABS Launches Hellenic Ship Safety Center In Athens To Revolutionize Maritime Training
ABS has inaugurated its newest training facility, the Hellenic Ship Safety Center (HSSC) in Athens, aimed at transforming maritime safety training through immersive technologies,...
Lloyd’s Register Grants AiP To HD KSOE For Next-Gen Newcastlemax Bulk Carrier Design
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for its advanced 210,000 DWT Newcastlemax bulk...