Mythos AI Launches Pilot-Assist Technology on the Mississippi River
Mythos AI has completed the first installation of its Advanced Pilot Assist System (APAS) on a Southern Devall tow vessel.
This milestone marks...
MACS & Stinnes Merge into Transatlantic MPP Powerhouse
MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping GmbH & Co. and HUGO STINNES SCHIFFAHRT GmbH, both providers of Multipurpose (MPP) liner services, announce a merger to form one of...
Asia Shipping Lines Face Earnings Drop as Tariff-Driven Demand Fades
Front-loading of shipments during a tariff reprieve boosted volumes but may now give way to slower trade and rate declines.
Overcapacity risks are...
Lessons Learned: Loss of DGPS Signal Leads to Suspension of Certain...
This incident summary is based on a safety alert issued by the Marine Safety Forum concerning the loss of Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS)...
Russian Oil Exports Shift as US and EU Tighten Trade Restrictions
Russia’s seaborne crude exports dropped to their lowest level since March, with reduced shipments to China and higher flows to India.
EU’s upcoming...
Shadow Tanker Fleet Grows Despite Global Sanctions
18% of Global Tankers Now Operate in Shadow Trade.
BRS Reports 30 Shadow Ships Added Monthly.
Sanctioned and Grey Fleet Tankers Dominate Oil...
China Shifts Gears: From Fines for Extra Babies to Cash for...
China has shifted from enforcing its one-child policy with heavy fines to offering cash subsidies in an effort to boost its falling birth...
Maersk Adds Beijing Mærsk to Methanol Fleet
New Dual-Fuel Containership Enters Maersk Service.
Beijing Mærsk Debuts at Qingdao Port.
Maersk’s Methanol Fleet Grows with 17,480 TEU Vessel.
Maersk has just added...
New Bill Targets Chinese Shipyard Loopholes
Lawmakers Propose Foreign Ally Shipping Registry.
U.S. Bill Seeks to Curb China’s Role in Domestic Shipping.
LNG Retrofits in China Raise Security Concerns.
Legislation...
Safety of Ammonia as a Fuel in Shipping: New Reports
New Reports Assess Ammonia Use in Bulk Carrier and Ro-Ro Ships.
Hazard Analysis Highlights Risks of Ammonia Fuel Systems.
EMSA Aligns Findings with...
EU and Korea Align on Maritime Emission Cuts
Green Shipping Corridors Highlight EU-Korea Talks.
Korea Seeks EU Support for UN Ocean Conference.
IMO Assembly Preparations Drive EU-Korea Cooperation.
On Monday in Seoul,...
PGM Secures $621 Million in Long-Term Contracts to Operate Ready Reserve...
Pacific-Gulf Marine (PGM) has been awarded three 10-year contracts totaling $621 million to manage six ships for the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Ready Reserve...
HMM Withdraws Bid for SK Shipping Assets, Shifts Focus to Fleet...
South Korea’s HMM has exited talks to acquire SK Shipping’s tanker and bulker assets due to a valuation mismatch.
Hahn & Company, SK...
Silk Road Maritime Transport Expands with Over 128 Shipping Routes Since...
China’s Silk Road Maritime Transport initiative has opened 128 shipping routes since its inception in December 2018.
As of July 2025, over 20,000...
Shippers Adjust to “Tariff-Driven Whiplash,” as New Tariffs Fail to Cause...
In a new executive order, President Trump has set reciprocal tariffs of approximately 15% to 20% for most countries, which will apply to all...
Seaspan Advances Multi-Purpose Icebreaker Program, Preparing Production Drawings
Seaspan Shipyards is moving forward with the design and engineering of the Canadian Coast Guard's (CCG) new Multi-Purpose Icebreakers (MPIs). The company recently completed...
New VLGC “Luna Pathfinder” Aims for Greener Shipping with Dual-Fuel Engine
A naming ceremony was recently held for a new very large gas carrier (VLGC) built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. This vessel is the...
Historic SS United States Prepared for New Life as Artificial Reef...
The historic ocean liner SS United States is being prepared for its new role as the world's largest artificial reef. On August 3, 2025,...
Cruise Ship Suffers Blackout Off Italian Coast, Prompting Emergency Response
A passenger cruise ship experienced a significant electrical failure this past Saturday, August 2nd, while sailing in the Ionian Sea, roughly 25 miles southeast...
Dry Bulk Market Enjoys Surprising Summer Revival Led by Capesize Strength
The dry bulk shipping market is currently experiencing a surprising and unexpected revival, with spot rates remaining high despite a general moderation in market...
