Jaldhi Overseas Boosts Chemical Tanker Presence with Strategic Orders

Singapore’s Jaldhi Overseas has ordered six new chemical tankers from shipyards in Japan and China, with deliveries set for 2027 and 2028. The...

VLCC Rates Flat, Suezmax Active, Aframax Mixed Amidst Market Uncertainty

The downturn in both oil and stock markets persists, with yesterday's slight recovery proving to be short-lived. This negative sentiment is also impacting the...

Thoresen Shipping Partners with Jotun for Hull Skating Solutions

Jotun, a prominent supplier of advanced hull coatings and solutions for the maritime sector, has established a commercial agreement with Thoresen Shipping Singapore Pte....

Lloyd’s Register Unveils Global Cruise Ship Centre of Expertise

Lloyd’s Register (LR) introduced its virtual Cruise Ship Centre of Expertise (CCoE) at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024 to provide global, real-time support for...

BAR Technologies Advances Wind Propulsion Amid IMO Climate Policy Setbacks

BAR Technologies promotes WindWings® as a proven, zero-emission propulsion solution amid rising uncertainty in IMO climate policy. U.S. exits IMO emissions talks, criticizing...

Rising Piracy in Asian Waters Sparks Regional Security Response in 2025

Piracy and armed robbery in Asian waters rose by 53% in Q1 2025, with 43 incidents reported. The Straits of Malacca and Singapore...

Emerging Trends Redefining the Maritime Industry in 2025

Geopolitical tensions are disrupting key trade routes and impacting global supply chains. Aging infrastructure and climate risks threaten maritime resilience. Regulations and stakeholder...

Deendayal Port Authority Joins Methanol Institute To Boost Green Fuel Bunkering...

The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, India, has taken a major step toward sustainable shipping by joining the Methanol Institute (MI). This strategic...

XL Batteries Successfully Commissions First Commercial Organic Flow Battery With Stolthaven...

In a major advancement for long-duration energy storage (LDES), XL Batteries has announced the successful commissioning of its first fully integrated, commercial Organic Flow...

Lloyd’s Register And Royal Caribbean Group Forge Strategic Partnership For Safer,...

In a significant move for the maritime industry, Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Royal Caribbean Group have announced a long-term strategic partnership at Seatrade Cruise...

Viking And Fincantieri To Launch World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship, ‘Viking...

In a historic step toward greener ocean travel, Viking and Fincantieri have announced the construction of the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, the Viking...

Yanmar Receives Approval For Hydrogen Fuel Cell System, Paving Way For...

Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. (Yanmar PT), a key subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has achieved a major milestone with its GH320FC Maritime Hydrogen Fuel...

Lessons Learned: Poor Oil Filter Mounting Causes Engine Failure

Transport Malta’s MSIU has released an investigation report on the main engine failure of an oil/chemical tanker while underway in January 2019. According to the...

Drewry: Bunker Surcharges Decline Amid Falling Oil Prices

Oil prices are highly volatile, but Drewry tracking of average marine bunker prices by quarter for Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil shows a downwards...

APM Terminals & Hateco Open New Terminal in Vietnam

APM Terminals, an independent entity of Danish shipping giant A. P. Moller – Maersk, and Vietnam’s Hateco Group have celebrated the grand opening of...

US Ports to Pilot New PCR Test to Combat Seafood Trafficking

The PCR devices can identify over 100 species, including endangered sharks and eels, through their genetic markers, enabling immediate detection of illegally trafficked...

U.S. Rejects Emissions Pricing at IMO

U.S. exits IMO climate talks over concerns about a proposed global emissions pricing plan for shipping. Officials warn the pricing scheme could harm...

US Bill to Enforce Oil Sanctions on Russia’s Ghost Fleet

A new U.S. bill would create a $150 million fund to enforce sanctions on Russia’s “ghost fleet” of oil tankers. The bill calls...

Wärtsilä Launches Methane Slip Reduction Tech for 50DF Engines

New Spark Gas Tech Cuts Methane Emissions by 75% in LNG Engines. Wärtsilä 50DF Upgrade Slashes Methane Slip with Spark Gas Conversion. Wärtsilä...

Titanic’s Full Wreck Digitally Scanned for the First Time

New 3D Scan Reveals Titanic’s Final Moments in Unprecedented Detail. Titanic Wreck Digitally Recreated Using 700,000 Images. Titanic Reveals New Secrets in Stunning...