China has imported 52m tonnes less thermal coal so far this year, reducing capesize demand. Domestic coal output and renewable expansion continue to...

  When a vessel sinks inside harbour limits and lacks proper insurance, the port may be legally and financially responsible. Wreck removal, pollution control...

Reuters reports that Turkey raised strong concerns about Black Sea safety after a series of attacks on Russia-linked tankers in recent days. Turkish Foreign...

Wärtsilä reports that four major trends will influence global shipping in 2026. As the company notes, collaboration across the maritime ecosystem will play a...

Hyundai Motor Company announced an MoU with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Pusan National University to develop a maritime fuel-cell system. The...

RISK4SEA reports that the 90-day Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on ballast water management revealed clear patterns in documentation, system readiness, and crew competence. The...

The Liberian Administration reports a sharp rise in machinery and electrical failures, particularly in regions with heavy traffic, shifting tides, and difficult weather. These...

Danish Shipping reports that the Folketinget has unanimously passed the revised War Risk Insurance of Ships Act. The organization views this decision as a...

The VOC Port Authority (VOCPA) has taken a major step toward clean and sustainable maritime operations by ordering a fully electric green tug. This...

A serious piracy incident in the Gulf of Guinea has resulted in the kidnapping of nine seafarers off the coast of Equatorial Guinea. Maritime...

Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied any involvement in a recent maritime incident reported in the Black Sea, describing the accusations as false...

The dry bulk market continues to show mixed movements across segments as the industry approaches the final weeks of the year. While the Capesize...

The global tanker market experienced downward pressure this week, with all major crude segments VLCC, Suezmax and Aframax showing signs of softening. Limited activity,...

Greek dry bulk specialist Alpha Bulkers is expanding beyond its traditional business model, making its first strategic move into the containership sector. The company...

SOLAS Amendments Take Effect on 1 January 2026. Lifting Gear, Firefighting Foam, and Inclinometer Rules Tightened. Polar Code Scope Expanded to More Ship...

Oil and Gas Revenue Drops a Third as War Costs Climb. US Sanctions Deepen Discount on Russian Crude. Quarterly Tax Cycle Amplifies Month-to-Month...

Russia, Iran, Venezuela Boost Hunt for Aged VLCCs. Shadow Fleet Renews Ships While Scrapping the Oldest Units. Shipbreakers Expect More Demolition as HKC...

Missing Engine Parameter Records Lead to NOx Non-Compliance. EGR and SCR Issues Continue to Appear in PSC Checks. Fuel Sulphur Checks and Change-Over...

Red Sea reopening risks hit container and product tanker outlook. Russia-Ukraine peace talk rumours pressure crude and product tanker equities. Tariff unwind scenarios...

Within the margins of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly meetings, on 2 December, the World Maritime University (WMU), in collaboration with the 90...