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Eyes on Deck: India Makes CCTV Mandatory on Ships

In a major move to enhance maritime safety, the Indian Directorate General of Shipping has mandated the installation of CCTV systems on all Indian-flagged vessels of 500 gross tonnage or more, reports Marine Insight. This...

Next-Gen PCTC Grande Auckland Delivered to Grimaldi Group

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of Grande Auckland, the second of seven state‑of‑the‑art PCTC (Pure Car & Truck Carrier) vessels ordered from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) and China State Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC),...

Revolutionary Wind-Assisted VLGC Gets AiP from Lloyd’s Register

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a new Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) design that features a forward accommodation block and integration of wind...

Panama Canal Authority Launches Energy Corridor with Gas Pipeline Concession

Panama Canal Authority announced August operating results and launched a three-stage process for awarding a gas pipeline concession. The project is part of a wider Energy Corridor aimed at diversifying revenues and enhancing...

DNV: Fleet Readiness Rises as Green Transition Nears Tipping Point

DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 highlights that shipping is shifting from preparation to action, with alternative-fuel-capable vessels set to nearly double by 2028. By 2030, the fleet could burn up to 50 Mtoe...

ABS Recognizes HD Hyundai Mipo’s 30,000 CBM LNG Carrier

ABS granted approval in principle to HD Hyundai Mipo for a 30,000 CBM LNG carrier and bunkering vessel design. The dual-purpose vessel combines LNG cargo transport with bunkering functions to support diverse receiving...

Far East Spot Rates Slide as US Gains Contrast Europe Declines

US West Coast spot rates up 27% since late August. US East Coast rates rise 12% but spread with the West Coast narrows. Mediterranean spot rates have fallen by 8% since August. It looks...

U.S. Treasury Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Houthi Maritime Network

The U.S. Treasury launched its largest sanctions package yet against Houthi maritime operations. Sanctions targeted 32 individuals, several shipping firms, and four vessels tied to smuggling and procurement. Entities in the UAE and...

Blank Sailings Surge Ahead of Golden Week Driving Mixed Rate Trends

12% of sailings were cancelled between mid-September and mid-October. Golden Week drives 65% of cancellations in weeks 40–41. 88% of weekly departures are expected to proceed as scheduled. It looks like there’s been a...

Know Your Personality Mix – Part 1

Let’s look at personality typology based on the primordial qualities of nature. By viewing the gunas as fundamental forces that mix in unique proportions, we can create a spectrum of recognizable personality archetypes. The Governing...