Yearly Archives: 2025
Korea and U.S. Partner to Strengthen Shipbuilding Workforce
South Korea's major shipbuilders are expanding their special ship divisions to prepare for deeper collaboration with the U.S. Navy, particularly in the Maintenance,...
Carbon Ridge Launches First Centrifugal Carbon Capture System at Sea
Carbon Ridge has successfully deployed its centrifugal onboard carbon capture system (OCCS) aboard Scorpio Tankers' LR2 product tanker, marking a major milestone in...
Tariff Talks Offer Little Relief as Ocean Freight Rates Continue to Plunge in 2025
Analysts caution that EU-US tariff deals and US-China trade negotiations in Stockholm will not revive weak container shipping demand or stop plummeting freight...
ReCAAP ISC Reports Clean Week for Asian Shipping, Sulu-Celebes Seas See Further Downgrade
Over the past week, from July 22-28, 2025, no incidents of piracy or armed robbery against ships in Asia were reported to the ReCAAP...
Recent Rains Boost Rhine Water Levels, Enabling Increased Cargo Capacity
Recent rainfall has led to improved water levels on the River Rhine in Germany, allowing cargo vessels to increase their loads and alleviating some...
India’s Merchant Shipping Bill to Enforce Upfront Disclosure of Maritime Service Charges
In a significant legislative initiative to transform India's maritime logistics, the Merchant Shipping Bill is currently under debate in the Lok Sabha. This bill...
Bahamas Maritime Authority Intensifies International Marketing, Targeting Key Shipping Hubs
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is actively expanding its global presence as a leading maritime registry through international marketing efforts, notably targeting Greek shipowners...
VLCC Freight Market Weakens Under Vessel Abundance and Subdued Oil Prices
The VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) freight market has shifted back to a charterer-led environment, reversing the slight upturn observed in mid-July. This change...
Dryad Global Details Persistent Black Sea Mine Dangers and Escalating Cyber Warfare
Dryad Global's latest Maritime Intelligence Brief highlights a complex and evolving global threat landscape for maritime operators, characterized by the convergence of traditional kinetic...
Is The Ship Recycling Industry Ready For The Hong Kong Convention?
The ship recycling industry has long been associated with environmental and safety concerns, especially in major hubs like South Asia and Türkiye. However, June...