Captain Defends Crew Over Subsea Cable Incident in Helsinki Trial

The captain described the subsea cable incident as a “marine accident,” denying any deliberate action by the crew in the Helsinki Trial. No...

Southampton Port Leads Sustainable Marine Operations with RAD and Williams

RAD Propulsion and Williams Shipping deployed an electric vessel for zero-emission operations in Southampton Port. The project supported a marine civil engineering assignment...

NCFI Weekly: Freight Rates Drop to Europe, Surge to Middle East

The Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI), compiled by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange and promoted by the Baltic Exchange, recorded mixed movements in the latest...

Imabari’s Eco Giant Hits the Seas

Imabari Shipbuilding has completed the delivery of a new 64,000-ton handy-max bulk carrier named CORAL HALO from its Shin Kasado Dockyard, reports Container News. This...

Blank Sailings Limited as Freight Rates Decline Across Major Trades

The majority of Cancellations on Transpacific Eastbound Routes. US Tariff Cut Pulled Forward Peak-Season Demand. 90-Day Tariff Extension Limits Further Cargo Spikes. In the...

US and UK Tighten Sanctions on Iran Over Oil and Shipping...

Washington targets shipping firms and oil tankers. Greek national Antonios Margaritis named in network probe. China-based operators penalised for handling Iranian crude. The United...

Burn to Arm from Contact with Tumble Dryer

The Marine Safety Forum has issued a safety alert in which a crew member sustained a minor burn. The case highlights the risk of...

NORDEN Strengthens Global Freight Operations with Vessel Changes

NORDEN has sold a Supramax and purchased a Japanese-built Panamax to optimize its fleet. The new Panamax is an 85,000 dwt wide-beam vessel...

DP World and ITOCHU Sign MoU to Unlock New Opportunities in...

ITOCHU and DP World signed an MoU to expand strategic collaboration in Sub-Saharan Africa. The alliance will focus on logistics, fleet management, port...

Dry Bulk Fleet Outlook Shaped by Slower Ordering and Trade Shifts

Dry bulk carrier newbuilding contracts fell 63% y-o-y in Jan–Jul 2025, with owners cautious amid high costs and regulations. Capesize orders lead activity,...

IMO Net-Zero Proposal Faces Opposition from Washington and Riyadh

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have rejected the IMO’s proposed Net-Zero Framework, citing cost and authority concerns. Washington warned the plan could act...

2024 USCG Report: Marine Casualties and Flag State Detentions on the...

A total of 1,806 reportable marine casualties were recorded in 2024 across 2,084 inspected vessels. Material failure remained the leading cause of incidents...

Container Throughput at Port of Hong Kong Continues Decline in July

The Port of Hong Kong handled 1.079m teu in July, reflecting a decline of 6.5% compared to July 2025. Drilling down into the figures the...

Perception and Happiness Barriers

Two friends, Arjun and Meera, are sitting by a campfire after a long day of hiking up a mountain. Arjun’s dog, Buddy, lies nearby,...

MABUX: Global Bunker Prices Ease, Europe LNG Demand Surges

Global bunker indices continued a moderate decline in Week 34, with HSFO, VLSFO, and MGO showing small reductions, while the scrubber spread remained...

Panama Canal Sets $5.2 Billion Budget for 2026 and Declares Río...

Panama Canal’s FY2026 budget set at B/.5.2072 billion, with a projected contribution of B/.3.1938 billion to the National Treasury. Investments emphasize water sustainability,...

[Watch] Where Ships Go to Die?

Marine Insight explores the final chapter in the life of ships—where they go to die. From iconic cargo vessels to cruise ships and oil...

Major Oil Depot & Tanker Severely Damaged After Russian Drone Strike...

In a significant escalation in maritime conflict, a large oil depot and a fully loaded tanker were critically damaged during a large-scale drone attack...

Turkish Ports Tighten Regulations on Israel-Linked Shipping

Turkish port authorities have begun imposing new restrictions on vessels with links to Israel. Shipping agents are now being asked to provide written assurances...

South Korea Revises Rules on Eco-friendly Vessel Standards

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of South Korea announced that it has revised the “Regulation on Standards and Certification of Eco-Friendly Ships,” jointly...