ABS & PIL to Collaborate on Maritime Technology and Sustainability

ABS and Pacific International Lines (PIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Singapore Maritime Week. The MoU establishes a framework to...

New Shipowners Join Bluepool Panamax Pool

Castor Maritime and Sea Tribute Shipmanagement are the latest companies to enter vessels into the Bluepool Panamax dry bulk shipping pool, reports Ship Management...

Value Maritime & MOL Complete Carbon Capture First

Value Maritime (VM) has installed its unique Exhaust Gas Cleaning System and Carbon Capture unit aboard Nexus Victoria, an LR1 product tanker owned...

Green Finance & Shipping: Insights from Reed Smith & DNV

Reed Smith and DNV hosted a London seminar on sustainable ship financing with 70+ industry experts. Experts highlighted the FuelEU Maritime Clause and...

Sanctioned VLCCs Stranded as Recycling Market Uncertainty Grows

Two OFAC-sanctioned VLCCs, Artemis III and Itagua, remain stuck OPL Chattogram after failed resale attempts. BSBRA and local banks refuse deals violating U.S....

Hydrogen Spills and Liabilities: ITOPF Report Highlights Distinct Challenges

ITOPF's report underscores that hydrogen spills pose different challenges and lead to distinct types of claims compared to conventional oil spills. This difference stems...

Green Shipping Milestone: Jinling Shipyard Delivers Advanced Chemical Tankers

China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Yangzhou) Dingheng held a naming ceremony on March 21st for two newly constructed chemical tankers, reports iMarine News.  Reduced Emissions China Merchants...

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures 10-Year Contract Extension with Leading Auto OEM

  Wallenius Wilhelmsen has extended its partnership with a major auto OEM for another 10 years, aiming to expand their collaboration over time. The...

Noatum Maritime Receives First LNG-Powered Vessel for United Global Ro-Ro

Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, receives its first LNG-powered PCTC Ro-Ro vessel, UGR Al Samha, under the United Global Ro-Ro joint...

Hanwha Ocean Unveils Real-Time Safety Monitoring for Ships and Offshore Plants

Hanwha Ocean’s hull monitoring system received Tier 3 approval from ABS for real-time structural safety assessment. The system uses data fusion to evaluate...

VLCC Market Sees Increased Inquiries Amidst US Offshore Export Terminal Developments

The development of offshore export terminals in the US, designed to fully load VLCCs and enhance crude oil exports to Asia, has experienced a...

Seaspan Implements Orca AI’s Digital Watchkeeper to Enhance Safety and Efficiency

According to the information available, Seaspan Corporation, a major container vessel owner, is set to implement Orca AI's SeaPod digital watchkeeper across its entire...

BAR Technologies Calls for Greater Focus on Wind Power in Shipping’s...

BAR Technologies is advocating for a more comprehensive discussion on future shipping fuels, in light of a recent study by UMAS and the UCL...

Singapore Launches Enhanced Maritime Training Award to Strengthen Seafaring Workforce

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), along with several partner organizations, has introduced an enhanced Tripartite Maritime Training Award (TMTA), reports Maritime...

Brazilian Ports Expected To Benefit From Agricultural Growth In 2025

Fitch Ratings reports that Brazilian ports saw modest volume growth of 1.3% in 2024, primarily due to a decline in bulk cargo in the...

IRClass Academy Completes Marine Casualty Investigation Training

IRClass Academy has successfully concluded an intensive Marine Casualty Investigation Training program designed to enhance the investigative capabilities of maritime professionals. The program aimed...

DP World Fully Acquires Swissterminal AG to Strengthen Global Logistics Network

Dubai-based DP World has acquired the remaining shares in Swissterminal AG, fully integrating the Swiss logistics company into its global operations. This follows DP...

ONOMICHI And TSUNEISHI Unveil Bingo 42 A Next-Generation Eco-Friendly Bulk Carrier

This news highlights the joint development of the new 42,200 DWT bulk carrier, Bingo 42, by ONOMICHI DOCKYARD Co., Ltd. and TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co.,...

U.S. Port Fees on Chinese-Built Vessels: Legal Challenges and Market Disruptions

The U.S. government is evaluating the introduction of significant port fees on vessels linked to foreign shipbuilding markets, with charges ranging from $500,000 to...

ClassNK Announces Leadership Restructuring

ClassNK has announced a leadership restructuring, effective April 1, 2024, to navigate industry changes in decarbonization and digital innovation, reports Container News. Hiroaki Sakashita will...