Yearly Archives: 2025
First Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Parasite Confirmed in US
The U.S. CDC confirmed the first human case of travel-associated New World screwworm in Maryland, linked to recent travel from Central America.
Screwworms...
Marine Propeller Market 2025–2030: Market Trends and Engine Developments
Marine propeller market projected to grow from USD 4.48 billion in 2025 to USD 6.17 billion by 2030, driven by IMO efficiency rules.
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World-First Hydrogen-Powered Autonomous Vessel Completes 24-Hour Sea Trial
PIONEER becomes the first hydrogen-powered vessel certified under the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Workboat Code Annex 2.
The 24-hour zero-emission sea trial...
DynaLiners Report Reveals Global Container Handling Trends for 2024
In 2024, the world's top container handling countries, as detailed in the DynaLiners Millionaires report, showed significant growth, with 157 ports handling over one...
Northern Lights Expands Fleet with Third and Fourth LCO2 Carriers
China's Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (DSIC) has launched two new liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carriers for Northern Lights, a joint venture of Shell, Equinor, and...
KOBC Container Composite Index Drops, Signaling Weaker Export Rates
The KOBC Container Composite Index (KCCI) has recently fallen, indicating a weakening trend in spot rates for container exports from Busan, South Korea. This...
Boosting Trade: New Shipping Route to Strengthen China-Indonesia Connectivity
A new direct shipping route has been launched by Chinese shipping giant COSCO, connecting Batam Port in Indonesia to Yangpu Port in China. This...
UAE Expands Ship Recycling Capacity Amid Low Demand
Following new regulations, the UAE is looking to expand its ship recycling capacity to meet the growing demand from ship owners looking to scrap...
Russia’s Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker Gets ‘World First’ Female Captain in History
Russia has named Marina Starovoitova as the first woman to be appointed captain of a nuclear-powered icebreaker. This is a significant milestone for gender...
How Thermal Imaging Cameras Prevent Fire Hazards At Sea?
The American Club’s Good Catch series recently highlighted a real-life incident showing how thermal imaging cameras play a critical role in fire prevention aboard...