SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Chapter VI, Part C mandates that cargo ships engaged in international voyages and carrying grain must adhere to...

Cargo discrepancies arise from differences between declared and delivered cargo. Causes of shortage claims include cargo count errors, draft measurements, ballast miscalculations, and...

India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, will only import Russian crude transported via non-sanctioned ships and companies, according to Oil Secretary Pankaj Jain. ...

Wilson ASA receives WILSON ECO I, first in its new eco-friendly fleet. Features include diesel-electric propulsion and 30% lower emissions than IMO 2025...

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions and Höegh Evi have launched the world’s first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker in Stord, Norway. This pioneering technology allows industrial-scale production...

BIMCO and ASBA have jointly revised the ASBATANKVOY voyage charter party, the only major tanker form not affiliated with an oil major. The...

In response to a new mandate from the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Hanwha Shipping, a South Korean company, plans to construct the first...

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (HD KSOE) reported a dramatic increase in net income for the first quarter of the year, more...

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced the development of a new device aimed at enhancing cargo safety on container ships. The “Double Head Side...

Strong volumes through the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) as shippers pushed orders forward to avoid potential tariffs. Full international imports saw a notable increase,...

Launching in July 2025, the NextWave Seafarers programme offers valuable sea-time training for cadets from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries...

Dr. James S. C. Chao has been honored with the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for his exceptional...

The MAIB has been recording incidents involving dangerously weighted heaving lines used in British ports for the last 2 years. While there have fortunately...

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 2% to $2,157 per 40ft container this week. Detailed assessment for Thursday, 24 April 2025 The Drewry WCI composite index...

Total oil product stocks at the Port of Fujairah fell by 0.4% to 22.023 million barrels in the week ending April 21, hitting...

The Swedish Club has released the “Sampling Guide for Liquid Cargoes” guide, aimed at reinforcing the importance of adhering to standard sampling procedures for...

Neste and Finnish company Eckerö Line, which operates ferry services between Helsinki and Tallinn, continue collaborating to reduce maritime emissions. Eckerö Line provides...

China will launch a nationwide campaign to strengthen oversight of its marine resources and environment, targeting pollution and ecological degradation in key coastal and...

European Commission Strengthens Maritime Oversight with Insurance Mandate. New EU Directive Requires Vessels Passing Through Waters to Provide Insurance Details EU Enhances Maritime...

Vessel Catches Fire and Floods Off Somalia, Crew Member Injured. Fire and Flooding Reported on Vessel Near Somalia, Injured Crew Evacuated. Indian Navy...