Lessons Learned: Shallow Waters and Tug Constraints Complicate Vessel Berthing

This incident, reported by The Nautical Institute, involved a cargo vessel making a berthing approach in a challenging location. The event highlights the operational...

Vigor–Saronic Partnership Targets Scalable Development of Maritime Autonomous Capabilities

Vigor and Saronic have partnered to accelerate the development and delivery of Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) for defense and commercial use. The collaboration...

EU’s Sustainable Transport Investment Plan Must Support Shipping’s Net-Zero Transition

The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform supports the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework and urges the EU to align its climate policies accordingly. It calls for...

Shipping’s New Net Zero Framework and the Road Ahead

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed on a Net Zero Framework anchored by a Global Fuel Standard (GFS), aiming to significantly reduce...

Wuhu Shipyard Begins Building 38,000 dwt Tanker for Stolt Tankers

Wuhu Shipyard has begun construction on the first of six 38,000 dwt stainless steel tankers for Stolt Tankers. The vessels, designed for fuel...

2024–2025 Bulk Carrier Report Reviews Fleet and Regulatory Progress

The bulk carrier fleet continues to grow, with steady vessel performance despite volatility in the Baltic Dry Index. INTERCARGO-entered ships consistently outperform industry...

Q3 2025 Shipping Outlook Shows Industry Strains from Geopolitical and Economic...

The Q3 2025 Shipping Market Outlook reflects the impact of geopolitical flashpoints, energy sanctions, and economic uncertainty—especially surrounding China—on all major shipping sectors. ...

Seatrium Secures $400M Sustainability-Linked Loan from UOB

Seatrium Financial Services, a subsidiary of Seatrium Limited, has secured a US$400 million Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility from UOB. The facility aligns with...

Chinese Shipyards Face Headwinds: Market Share Plummets to 52% as US...

In this week's "Shipping Number of the Week," BIMCO's Shipping Analysis Manager Filipe Gouveia delves into the evolving landscape of Chinese shipyards' market share...

Decoding Global Oil Dynamics Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

Understanding the dynamics of proven oil reserves, production capacities, and market influences is crucial for comprehending the global energy landscape. While vast reserves signify...

Iran Intensifies Crackdown on Fuel Smuggling, Seizes Foreign Tanker in Gulf...

Iran's judiciary has announced that authorities have seized a foreign vessel in the Gulf of Oman on suspicion of smuggling 2 million liters of...

MACN’s Annual Report Targets Maritime Corruption, Advocating for Fairer Anti-Bribery Standards

The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has released its Annual Report for 2024, highlighting persistent corruption risks within the global maritime industry, with a particular...

Shanghai Port Conducts First Ship-to-Ship Green Methanol Bunkering

Shanghai Port has completed its first ship-to-ship bunkering of green methanol, demonstrating the maturity of China's domestic green fuel supply chain. The COSCO...

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Recorded Growth in Throughput in June 2025

Recent performance data for container terminals indicates a robust growth trend, particularly in overseas operations, while Chinese terminals continue to deliver solid results. Strong Growth...

Japan’s KEYS Azalea Bunkers NYK Line’s ASUKA III in Nation’s First...

Japan successfully completed its first-ever Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering operation for a cruise ship on July 14, 2025. This significant milestone for the...

From Smoke to Stone: Ship Converts Emissions into Building Blocks

A groundbreaking innovation is transforming how carbon emissions are handled in the maritime and construction industries, reports The Next Web. London-based startup Seabound has developed...

UK Club: A Guide to Safe LNG Bunkering Practices

UK P&I Club has issued its ‘A Guide to Safe LNG Bunkering Practices’ (Second Edition), developed in collaboration with Brookes Bell, presenting a practical...

[Watch] ABS: Meeting Maritime’s Methanol Demand

With the demand for methanol as a marine fuel expected to grow rapidly over the coming years, can green methanol production scale enough to...

Houthis Use UN-Funded Oil Tanker to Store & Sell Fuel, Defying...

UN-funded tanker VLCC Yemen is now under Houthi operational control and used for fuel storage and sales. At least three ship-to-ship transfers, including...

K-Line Charts New Course as U.S. Tariff Storm Looms

Kawasaki Kisen (K-Line) is actively reducing its container service frequency and fleet capacity on U.S. routes. CEO Takenori Igarashi confirmed that the company is...