Hull Block Collapse at Marugame Factory Injures Seven Shipyard Employees
An accident occurred at Marugame Factory in Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at approximately 11:56 a.m.
Details of the Accident
The...
VLCC Market at a Crossroads: Short-Term Gains Countered by Geopolitical Risks
The Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) market continues to be highly susceptible to a confluence of external shocks, creating a volatile environment for owners...
Maritime Nuclear Gains Traction at Historic European Summit in London
CORE POWER hosts the largest-ever summit on nuclear energy for maritime at IET London.
Global leaders stress nuclear’s geopolitical and climate urgency for...
Baltic-India Russian Oil Freight Rates Dip as Tanker Supply Rises
Freight rates for Russian oil shipments from the Baltic Sea ports to India have experienced a decline in July and August. This downward trend...
Djibouti Launches Africa’s First Carbon Pricing Scheme for Shipping
Djibouti introduces Africa’s first national carbon pricing mechanism for international shipping.
The simple yet impactful registry could influence other African nations, with Gabon...
Commercial Operators Grapple with Annual Compliance Uncertainty Under FuelEU Maritime
The introduction of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and FuelEU Maritime regulations has undeniably brought significant shifts and complexities to the maritime...
Malaysia Cracks Down On Illegal Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfers With Stricter Maritime...
Malaysia is set to implement a new regulation by the end of July 2025 to tighten enforcement against illegal ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers within...
Port of Los Angeles Sees Record June as Importers Race Against...
Port of LA records busiest June ever as shippers rush to beat Trump’s tariff deadlines.
Tariff uncertainty fuels pricing pressure, sourcing shifts, and...
EU Ports Lag In Shore Power Readiness As Shipping Emissions Threaten...
Ports are not just gateways for global trade—they are also major sources of pollution. In Europe, over 6% of maritime greenhouse gas emissions occur...
EU Maritime Regulations Spark Strategic Divide Between Ship Owners And Operators
As the maritime sector adapts to tightening EU environmental regulations like the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and FuelEU Maritime, a divide is...
Rotterdam Port Prepares for War-Time Readiness Amid Rising NATO Tensions
Rotterdam and Antwerp ports join forces to bolster military logistics and resilience planning.
The Dutch port adapts for defence, reserving space for military...
Port Of Long Beach Marks 20 Years Of Green Leadership
As part of its yearlong celebration of “20 Years of Leading Green,” the Port of Long Beach has released the Green Port Progress Report,...
Singapore Charts a Safer Maritime Future at International Safety@Sea Week 2025
Over 1,800 global participants unite to address maritime safety challenges.
MPA showcases tech-driven preparedness, including drone trials and spill exercises.
Smart buoys to...
Nakkaş Shipping Confirms 10th Berg Propulsion System Order For 2026 Delivery
Turkish maritime firm Nakkaş Shipping & Trading Co has announced that its decade-long collaboration with Berg Propulsion will reach a significant milestone in 2026,...
NEMO Gains Official Status With IMO And IAEA, Paving The Way
In a landmark move for maritime decarbonization and nuclear innovation, the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO) has been officially granted NGO Consultative Status at...
USCG: Lithium-ion (Li-on) Battery System Installations
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a safety alert and providing guidance regarding lithium-ion (Li-on) battery installations.
An integrated Li-ion battery bank recently caught...
Trump’s Tariffs Unlikely to Dent U.S. Gasoline and Diesel Imports
Carve-outs for energy are expected to be maintained.
Specific data regarding goods under the tariff remains unclear.
Possible retaliatory impacts on USGC-Brazil ULSD...
Dryad: Maritime Risk Intensifies Amid Red Sea and Black Sea Flashpoints
As maritime operators continue to navigate volatile global conditions, the latest intelligence from Dryad Global reveals a critical escalation in threat levels across two...
Asian Imports Surge to U.S. Despite China Slowdown
U.S. containerized imports from 10 major Asian economies totaled 9.85 million TEUs in the first half of 2025, up 3.9% year‑on‑year, according to the Japan International...
EU Eyes Fresh Russia Sanctions: Price Caps and Blacklists on the...
Member states struggle to pass the 18th sanctions package.
Floating price cap might not necessarily pressure Urals.
Uncertainty over whether the US plans...
