Lessons Learned: Unsecured Bulk Hose Near Miss

A Marine Safety Forum alert addresses a near-miss incident involving an unsecured bulk hose during transfer operations on a platform supply vessel, detailing the...

[Watch] How a Tugboat Tows Ships 1000 Times Bigger?

3D Living Studio explores the inner workings of a Z-drive tugboat, showcasing its powerful towing capabilities. The video details the Z-drive design, clutch mechanism,...

Piracy in Asia Surges in 2025 as Incidents Hit New High

Asia recorded a sharp rise in piracy and sea-robbery cases, reaching 127 incidents by early December. The Singapore Strait remained the highest-risk corridor,...

CMES Flags Multi-Year VLCC Boom as Tanker Demand Surges

China Merchants Energy Shipping expects a strong VLCC market through 2026 and possibly into 2027–28. Demand for compliant modern tankers is tightening as...

PortMiami Posts TEU Growth & Breaks Cruise Passenger Record

Cargo volumes climbed to 1.11 million TEUs, marking 11 straight years above one million. Cruise traffic hit an all-time high with 8.56 million...

BYD and Corvus Sign Strategic MoU to Accelerate Next-Generation Marine Battery...

BYD Energy Storage, a global leader in the energy storage sector, and Corvus Energy AS (Corvus), the market leader in marine energy storage systems (ESS), today...

Euroseas Secures Multi-Year Charters for Three 2,800 TEU Vessels, Adding $75...

Euroseas Ltd. has secured new forward charter agreements for three of its modern fuel-efficient 2,800 TEU container vessels: the M/V Leonidas Z, M/V Gregos...

North Sea Study Reveals Methanol Voyages Can Slash Emissions by 80%...

According to Safty4Sea, methanol-powered voyages on the Tyne–IJmuiden corridor could cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% while avoiding as much as £420...

Global Volumes Climb 2.8% in October Amid Softening Price Index

According to Container Trades Statistics Ltd., global container volumes strengthened again in October, rising 2.8% from September and returning above the 16 million TEU...

Global Trade Surges to a Record $35 Trillion as East Asia...

Global trade is projected to grow about 7% this year, adding $2.2 trillion and marking a new all-time high. East Asia, Africa and South–South...

Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again as Markets Rally to New Highs

According to the latest update from Yahoo Finance, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 0.25% at the close of its two-day meeting. The...

US–China Trade Corridor Faces Structural Collapse Amid Long-Term Decoupling Trends

Recent trade data from both the United States and China reveals that the world’s most significant trade corridor is undergoing a fundamental shift. What...

India’s West Coast Leads Bunker Fuel Demand in November Amid Strong...

India’s west coast bunker fuel market remained strong in November, supported by competitive pricing and improved refinery supplies. Key ports such as Mumbai, Kandla,...

Wärtsilä Strengthens Engine Supply Chain Through Strategic Partnership With Siempelkamp Giesserei

Wärtsilä has entered into a strategic partnership with Siempelkamp Giesserei, one of the world’s leading producers of large cast components. The collaboration aims to...

Hengli Heavy Industries Wins Eight-Vessel Order As Global Shipbuilding Momentum Accelerates

Hengli Heavy Industries has secured a major newbuilding package involving eight deep-sea vessels from Greek shipowners Capital and Aegean Bulk, and Norway’s Uthalden. The...

Dry Bulk Market Softens Across Segments As Year-End Approaches

The dry bulk market experienced a softer tone across Capesize, Panamax, and Supramax segments this week, with declining enquiry levels, increasing spot tonnage, and...

Hanwha Partners With U.S. Startup Vatn Systems To Develop Autonomous Underwater...

South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group has joined forces with U.S.-based defense startup Vatn Systems to develop advanced autonomous underwater drones for the U.S. Navy....

Weekly Tanker Market Outlook — Week 49

VLCC According to Fearnlets, The VLCC market held steady through Week 49, with MEG–East trades still sitting in the low W120s. Rates today look almost...

Intermodal: Shifting Soybean Trade Reshapes Dry Bulk Patterns

According to Safety4Sea, global soybean flows are changing and reshaping dry bulk activity. Soybeans continue to drive Kamsarmax demand on the Brazil–China and US–China...

Lords Committee Criticises Delays in Implementing Marine Accident Recommendations

The House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has raised concerns about long-standing delays in acting on safety recommendations linked to marine accidents. Its...