Freighter Runs Aground In Canada’s Northwest Passage
A 173-meter-long freighter has run aground in the Franklin Strait while en route from Asia to Canada, highlighting the persistent navigational challenges of the...
Singapore Advances As A Global Hub For Sustainable Fuels And Carbon...
Singapore is positioning itself at the forefront of the global energy transition by driving growth in four key areas sustainable products, biofuels, alternative maritime...
ClassNK Grants AiP For Ammonia-Fuelled LPG/NH₃ Carrier
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fuelled LPG/NH₃ carrier jointly applied for by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. and MITSUI E&S...
Lessons Learned: Grounding Following Engine Shutdown in South Shore Canal
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigated a grounding incident involving a general cargo vessel in the South Shore Canal of the St....
Ferus Smit Delivers Innovative Ice-Class Cargo Ship with Hybrid Propulsion
Ferus Smit has launched Kolland, a new hybrid ice-class cargo vessel for Erik Thun Group.
The ship measures 89 meters in length and...
IINO Lines Partners INEOS with Delivery of First Dual-Fuel Ethane Carrier
IINO Lines has received its first dual-fuel very large ethane carrier, Iino Ineos Vestá, built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.
The vessel is...
New MOL LNG Carrier Designs Aim for 30% Fuel Savings with...
MOL secured AiP from Lloyd’s Register for two LNG carrier designs equipped with four Wind Challenger units.
The 174,000m³ vessels, developed with Hyundai...
World Shipping Council Revives Cargo Safety Data With 2024 Report
WSC’s 2024 report shows 11.39% of shipments inspected had cargo deficiencies, up from 11% in 2023.
Deficiencies include mis-declared dangerous goods, poor documentation,...
Ningbo Ocean Shipping Strengthens Global Presence with Singapore Subsidiaries
Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd. has announced plans to expand its fleet by establishing two new subsidiaries in Singapore. These entities will be dedicated...
China Establishes System to Import Sanctioned Russian LNG
China appears to be establishing a system to import regular shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, which is...
GMF Report: Kenya Positioned to Lead Zero-Emission Fuel Production
A new report by the Global Maritime Forum (GMF) highlights Kenya's significant potential to become a leader in the production of zero-emission fuels, also...
“K” LINE and Havstjerne Partner to Advance CO2 Transport and Storage...
In a new partnership, “K” LINE ENERGY SHIPPING (UK) LIMITED (KLES) and Havstjerne ANS (HANS) have teamed up to advance carbon capture, utilization, and...
Vopak Divests Barcelona Terminal to Focus on Strategic Assets
In a recent business move, Vopak Terquimsa, a joint venture with a 50% stake held by Vopak, has sold its Barcelona terminal to Tradebe...
C&SD Reports Decline in Hong Kong’s Port Cargo and Container Throughput...
Based on the statistics released by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) for the second quarter and first half of 2025, here is a...
IMO Sets 2027 Start for Shipping Emission Pricing Framework
Shipping Industry Responsible for 85% of Maritime GHG Emissions.
Net Zero by 2050 Requires Urgent Global Collaboration.
IMO Pushes for Stronger Climate Action...
Nigeria Oil Output Rises to 1.71m bpd as India Demand Grows
Production is still below the 2025 budget target of 2.06m bpd.
Bonny terminal lifts 8.07m barrels, Forcados at 9.04m barrels.
Dirty oil exports...
DGS Blacklists 86 Foreign Vessels to Protect Indian Seafarers’ Rights
Ships found operating without valid P&I insurance and key documents.
The Indian crew faced unpaid wages, unsafe conditions, and detention.
Investigations reveal repeated...
Global Marine Insurance Premiums Reach Record $40bn as Growth Slows
Growth slows sharply from 2022 and 2023 levels.
Cargo remains the top segment with a 56.7% share.
Europe loses ground as Asia drives...
West P&I Club: Key Considerations for Zinc Tank Coatings
In a new loss prevention bulletin, Emma MacCarthy, Loss Prevention Officer, West P&I, in collaboration with RR&CO provides guidance on cargo tank coatings for...
Russian LNG Tanker Leaves Chinese Port Carrying Sanctioned Cargo
A Russian tanker carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project has departed a Chinese port, according to Reuters.
The tanker,...
