What’s Different About the 2026 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in...

As reported by New York’s Times Square will welcome 2026 with a New Year’s Eve celebration that goes beyond tradition, marking a significant national...

New Year’s Eve Traditions That Mark Fresh Beginnings Worldwide

The National reports that as the year comes to an end, communities across the world mark New Year’s Eve through customs shaped by culture...

Black Sea Ports Hit as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Overnight Strikes

Overnight attacks damaged port and energy infrastructure Russian Black Sea port facilities affected by drone strike Ukrainian port city hit, with civilian infrastructure...

Finland Seizes Cargo Vessel Over Suspected Baltic Cable Sabotage

Cargo vessel seized over suspected telecoms cable damage Undersea link between Finland and Estonia affected Authorities investigate suspected aggravated sabotage Baltic Sea infrastructure...

Germany’s Shipbuilding Sector Shows Strength Heading Into 2026

Yard Acquisitions Signal Confidence in Capacity. Naval Shipbuilding Drives Strategic Momentum. Major Meyer Werft Order Marks Turning Point. Germany’s shipbuilding and marine equipment sector...

Maritime Technology Trends Defining 2026 and Beyond

LEO Satellite Rivalry Reshapes Maritime Connectivity. Quantum Computing Moves Into Port and Fleet Operations. ECDIS 2.0 and S-100 Set Course for Smarter Navigation. As...

Japan Sets Out Roadmap to Revitalize Shipbuilding Industry by 2035

Japan aims to double annual shipbuilding output to 18 million gross tons by 2035. The government targets regaining a 20% share of the...

Marine Insurance Fundamentals and Their Role in Ship Finance Transactions

Vessel classification underpins both insurability and finance ability in ship finance. Coverage exclusions in marine insurance can expose lenders to unforeseen risks. The...

HJ Heavy Industries to Deliver South Korea’s Most Advanced Multi-Purpose Chemical...

HJ Heavy Industries has successfully secured the contract to build South Korea’s first 1,900 DWT class multi-purpose chemical pollution control vessel. strengthening South Korea’s maritime...

India’s Alang Ship Recycling Yard Sees 21% Surge in Vessel Arrivals...

In 2025, Gujarat’s Alang ship-breaking yard experienced a 21% increase in end-of-life ships arriving for recycling compared to the previous year. Market sources reported a significant...

Kidnapped Seafarers Released Safely After Gulf of Guinea Incident

All abducted seafarers have been released and are safe Crew members received medical and psychological support Kidnappings remain a concern in the Gulf...

South Korea Pushes to Localise LNG Cargo Tank Technology, Raising Stakes...

South Korea plans to localise LNG cargo tank technology to reduce reliance on foreign licensors. Shipbuilders face technical, commercial and diplomatic challenges in...

Venezuela Expands Floating Oil Storage as US Blockade Disrupts Tanker Movements

Several oil tankers have reached or are heading toward Venezuela despite tighter restrictions The US blockade has sharply reduced exports, forcing crude into...

Fire Contained on Container Vessel at Surabaya Port

A fire broke out on a container vessel while alongside at a Surabaya port terminal. All crew members were safely evacuated with no...

Capital Clean Energy Orders Three LNG Newbuildings in South Korea

Three LNG carriers ordered for delivery in 2028–2029 Total contract value stands at $769.5 million Order strengthens long-term LNG exposure ahead of supply...

Energy Efficiency Emerges as a Key Lever to Cut Shipping Costs...

Energy efficiency alone could reduce shipping emissions by up to 40% by 2030. More than half of efficiency measures deliver net cost savings...

Renewed MH370 Search Begins in Remote Southern Indian Ocean

A new search effort for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has commenced more than a decade after its disappearance. A specialized multipurpose vessel has...

Ukraine’s Long-Range Drone Operation in the Mediterranean: What the Qendil Strike...

Ukraine has confirmed its first maritime drone strike in the Mediterranean since the start of the war. The operation targeted a tanker linked...

Maritime Security Update: Armed Robbery and Crew Safety in Asian Waters

Crew Safe, Scrap Stolen in Latest Incident. Sulu-Celebes Abduction Threat Remains Low. Vigilance and Reporting Crucial for Maritime Safety. Between December 23 and 29,...

MCTC Says Digital Innovation And Stronger Coordination Will Shape Industry Success...

Supply-Chain Volatility Drives Operational Change. Real-Time Data Improves Galley Efficiency. Red Sea Disruption Extends Crew Voyages. The maritime industry is navigating through a sea...