Hull fouling occurs when marine organisms like barnacles, algae, and mussels attach to a vessel's underwater hull, significantly affecting ship performance. Warm tropical...

Marine fuel sales at the Port of Fujairah, the world’s third-largest bunker hub, saw a robust recovery in March 2025, rising 15.5% month-on-month to...

On April 14, 2025, Solvang marked a historic milestone with the steel-cutting of the first two Panamax VLGCs (Hulls 3458 and 3459) at...

Greece has submitted its maritime spatial plan, a key move aimed at enhancing the sustainable use and protection of its marine resources. This development...

Texas-based Saronic Technologies has introduced the Marauder, a 150-foot medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) designed for long-range and versatile missions, with a 40-metric-ton...

Nanjing Jinling Zhonghua Shipbuilding (NJZ) has successfully launched a 135-meter duplex stainless steel chemical tanker, marking a significant milestone as the company's first high-tech...

Wärtsilä will upgrade the RT-flex main engines on two Ulusoy Sealines bulk carriers, enhancing performance and aligning with modern emission standards. The retrofit...

MSC has officially become the first global container carrier to operate a fleet of 900 vessels, following the delivery of the LNG-powered MSC...

EU and IMO Strive for Alignment on Maritime GHG Emission Rules. Shipping Industry Faces Overlap in EU and IMO Emissions Regulations. Brussels Eyes...

European Gasoline Flows Shift Toward West Africa Amid Market Realignment. West Africa Overtakes US as Key Destination for European Gasoline in 2025. Gasoline...

New U.S. Sanctions Disrupt Iran's Shadow Fleet and Oil Trade Networks. Treasury Sanctions Chinese Firm, Global Entities for Aiding Iran’s Oil Sales. Billion-Dollar...

Red Sea Lessons, Alternative Fuels, and DEI Shape IMO’s Agenda at INTERSPILL. IMO Calls for Regional Unity and Inclusive Action at INTERSPILL 2025. ...

ABB Dynafin Achieves 81% Efficiency in Full-Scale Open Water Tests. MARIN Validates ABB’s Bio-Inspired Ship Propulsion System. Whale-Inspired Propulsion from ABB Shows Real-World...

Transport Malta MSIU issued an investigation report on the cargo explosion onboard a container ship while underway in February 2020. The investigation established that...

CIMC SOE secures a 20,000m³ LNG bunkering vessel order from a European shipowner, marking its fifth such order and solidifying its leadership in...

Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group has conducted its first ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation at Khalifa Port. AD Ports Group Expands Sustainable Fuel Solutions The operation,...

Global oil demand growth for 2025 is revised down to 730,000 bpd — the slowest pace since 2020 — due to escalating trade...

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 3% to $2,192 per 40ft container this week. Detailed assessment for Thursday, 17 April 2025 The Drewry WCI composite index...

The Korea Maritime Safety Tribunal (KMST) concluded that the ferry's sinking was primarily due to structural failures, including illegal modifications and overloading, which...

The global soybean trade is undergoing a major realignment due to renewed tariffs and geopolitical tensions. China is increasingly sourcing soybeans from Brazil...