Yearly Archives: 2025
Lesson Learned: Understanding Boiler Safety
An explosion during a fuel changeover killed a second engineer.
Excess vaporized fuel and valve failure caused the blast.
The crew acted swiftly,...
AI and Cybercrime: A Maritime Perspective
The maritime industry faces heightened risks from AI-driven cyberattacks, OT vulnerabilities, and geopolitical cyber conflicts.
Outdated operational technology (OT) systems and autonomous vessel...
Suez Canal Routing: Challenges and Opportunities in 2025
A return to Suez Canal routing reduces ton-mile intensity for oil tankers but is mitigated by trade growth and U.S. sanctions.
East-to-East and...
U.S. Reaffirms Stance with Houthis’ FTO Re-Designation
The U.S. issued an Executive Order to re-designate the Houthis (Ansar Allah) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
The order emphasizes cooperation with...
KIMM and Hyundai Unveil World-First Ammonia Injection Technology
A 2-liter engine using ammonia as a renewable, zero-carbon fuel has been developed.
High-pressure liquid injection ensures stable power output and reduces harmful...
Black Sea MoU CIC 2024: Crew Wages & Employment
Inspection and detention figures highlight scope and focus areas.
Significant issues include missing SEAs and delayed wage payments.
Bulk carriers and general cargo...
DP World: Sea Freight Prices Could Fall 20% if Red Sea Threats Ease
DP World’s deputy Chief Executive stated that ships not linked to Israel could begin returning to the Red Sea in as little as two...
Chinese Land-Sea Trade Corridor Connects Over 500 Ports
Reaching 555 ports across 127 nations and territories, the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor is a vital logistics network that links China’s western...
Drewry: World Container Index Drops 11% This Week
Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 11% to $3,445 per 40ft container this week.
Detailed assessment for Thursday, 23 January 2025
The Drewry WCI composite index...
HMM Inks MoU to Develop Vadhvan Port Near Mumbai
HMM has signed an MOU (MOU) with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) to cooperate in Vadhvan port development.
Badban Port is a large-scale...