Yearly Archives: 2025
Grimaldi Group Unveils ‘Grande Shanghai’ A Next-Gen Green Car Carrier
The Grimaldi Group has officially named its newest vessel, the Grande Shanghai, at a ceremony held in Jiangsu, China.
This marks the launch of the...
New BIMCO Clause Addresses USTR Actions
The Documentary Committee of BIMCO adopted a standard clause aimed at addressing contractual uncertainties that may arise from the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR)...
UK Hits 135 ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers in Major Sanctions Sweep
On 21 July, the UK announced 137 new sanctions to ramp up pressure on Russia’s oil industry and target shadow fleet operations, according to...
Putin Orders FSB Gatekeeping for All Foreign Vessel Arrivals
Foreign vessels will require the approval of Russia's FSB security service to access the country's ports, according to a decree signed by President Vladimir...
Hanwha Philly Secures Landmark LNG Carrier Construction Deal
Hanwha Philly Shipyard has secured a 348 billion won ($250 million) order to build a liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier for Hanwha Shipping LLC,...
New Guidance Reinforces Onboard Movement Standards for UK Ships
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has issued Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 532 (M) Amendment 4, which provides updated guidance to shipowners, operators, managers,...
[Watch] The Dangers of Rope Twisting
The twisting of mooring ropes is a common problem that can reduce the strength of a rope and pose potential safety hazards to the...
Container Shipping Sees Strong Growth as Outlook Turns Uncertain
US Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on Industry Outlook.
Global Fleet Grows to 6,766 Ships, 30.8 Million TEU.
2024 Sees 26.7% Surge in New Vessel...
Joint Methanol Bunkering Guidelines Unveiled by Shenzhen and Hong Kong
Cross-Border Guidelines Set for Methanol Bunkering Operations.
Unified Safety Standards Rolled Out for Methanol Fuel Ships.
Shenzhen–Hong Kong Collaboration Eases Green Fuel Compliance.
In...
LNG Shipping Index Falls 1.36% as Market Holds Steady in Low-Volume Phase
The UP World LNG Shipping Index declined 1.36%, breaking a key support level amid continued low volatility and trading volume.
Tsakos Energy Navigation...