ReCAAP ISC Reports 68% Increase in Piracy and Sea Robbery Incidents

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) has released its 3rd Quarterly Report of 2025, covering the period from January to September, reports SAFETY4SEA. The report...

Global Shipbuilding Market Projected to Reach USD 228.82 Billion by 2032

Maximize Market Research Pvt. Ltd. reports that the global shipbuilding market, valued at USD 162.14 billion in 2024, is expected to grow to USD...

Lessons Learned: Loss of Primary Steering Control Causes Collision with Moored...

This report summarizes an incident investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) involving a collision between a multi-purpose cargo vessel and a moored...

TransMontaigne Sells Miami Terminal, Continues Operations Under Lease

TransMontaigne Partners LLC has sold its Fisher Island terminal in Miami, a facility with 700,000 barrels of marine fuel storage capacity. Post-sale, the...

Tanker Report: India’s Inland Refinery Expansion Driving Exports

India’s CPP exports are growing at the fastest pace since 2021, supported by expansions and upgrades to existing refineries rather than solely new...

Germany Leads Global Cooperation in Green Shipping with Canada

Germany became the first country to join Canada’s initiative to create international green shipping corridors. The agreement was signed by State Secretary Dr....

US Ownership Clause in China’s Port Fees Poised to Disrupt Tanker...

The US decision to proceed with port fees has prompted China to confirm reciprocal charges on vessels with partial US ownership. Analysts expect...

Hanwha Ocean Attains Faster Delivery Through Stable Production and Stronger Profits

Hanwha Ocean advanced the delivery of a large gas/ammonia carrier by over four months, reflecting improved yard efficiency. The production system, which stabilised...

New Restrictions on Iranian Shipping and Financial Transfers Aim to Halt...

The United Nations has reinstated wide-ranging sanctions on Iran, initially suspended under the 2015 JCPOA nuclear agreement, after the three European signatories (Britain, France,...

India Launches ‘DCI Dredge Godavari,’ A Major ‘Make in India’ Shipbuilding...

The launch of 'DCI Dredge Godavari' is a significant milestone for India's domestic shipbuilding industry and the 'Make in India' initiative. India's First High-Capacity 'Make...

VLCC Market Volatility Soars Amid New US Sanctions and China Retaliatory...

The convergence of new US sanctions on Iran's oil exports and China's retaliatory port fees on US-linked vessels has intensified focus on the Very...

China Gains Pricing Power as BHP Accepts Yuan for Iron Ore...

The agreement by BHP to settle around 30% of its spot iron ore sales to China in yuan (RMB) is a significant development that...

Decisive Moment: Will IMO’s NZF Commit to Truly Zero-Emission Wind Energy?

A significant push is underway for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to formally embed wind propulsion within its proposed Net-Zero Framework (NZF), ahead of...

Synergy CEO Discusses Seismic Shifts and New Leadership in Maritime Sector

Reflecting on a Lloyd’s List podcast, Synergy chief executive Jesper Kristensen discusses the seismic shifts occurring in the maritime sector, focusing on what defines...

Crew Safely Rescued After Vessel Flooding Incident In Black Sea

All crew members have been safely rescued following a flooding incident aboard a vessel that took place within Ukraine’s Search and Rescue (SAR) zone....

World’s First Methanol-Powered IMO II Chemical Bunker Tanker Launched

Fratelli Cosulich has marked a groundbreaking milestone in sustainable maritime operations with the launch of Maya Cosulich the world’s first methanol-powered IMO II chemical...

IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee To Hold Second Extraordinary Session In...

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is set to convene its 2nd extraordinary session (MEPC/ES.2) from 14 to 17 October...

Port Of Valencia Spain’s Leading Hub In Maritime Connectivity

The Port of Valencia has reaffirmed its position as Spain’s top port in maritime connectivity and one of the most important in Europe. According to...

Avenir LNG And ExxonMobil Partner To Expand LNG Marine Fuel Capabilities

Avenir LNG Limited has entered into a significant long-term partnership with ExxonMobil’s marine transportation affiliate, SeaRiver Maritime, LLC. Under this agreement, Avenir will provide...

Seaborne Oil Exports Surge on Rising Global Production

2025 Oil Flows Surpass 700 Million Barrels in September. Saudi Arabia, Russia, and U.S. Production Hits Record Highs. OPEC+ Adds 137,000 b/d from...