EU Transport Commissioner Tzitzikostas Outlines Vision for Greener Shipping
In a recent high-level dialogue on maritime sustainability, newly appointed European Commissioner for Transport Apostolos Tzitzikostas laid out a comprehensive strategy to decarbonize European...
AtoB@C Shipping Welcomes Hybrid Vessel Biomar, Launches Final Build
ESL Shipping’s subsidiary AtoB@C Shipping took delivery of Biomar, the seventh 5,400 dwt plug-in hybrid vessel in its 12-vessel newbuilding series—marking another important milestone...
Intoxicated Russian Captain Crashes Freighter into Moored Ship at Bremen Port
A Russian ship captain struck a moored vessel while trying to leave the port of Bremen, Germany, on Thursday evening. The accident happened at...
Navigation Error Suspected in Tanker Collision Near the Strait of Hormuz
A very large crude carrier (VLCC) and a Suezmax tanker collided approximately 15 nautical miles off the coast of Fujairah in the early hours...
Impact of Hypothetical Closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Multipurpose...
Israeli Strikes on Iran Raise Regional Shipping Concerns.
Gulf Economies Depend Heavily on Strait for Breakbulk Imports.
War Risk Premiums May Surge if...
Russian Oil Freight Rates to India Ease Further, Proposed EU Curbs...
Shipping Costs Fall to $5.5–$5.7 Million from Baltic Ports.
Urals Crude Stays Below $60 Cap, Attracting Western Shipowners.
EU Proposes New Sanctions, Eyes...
KR and HD Hyundai Samho Sign MoU for AI-Driven Ship Design
Partnership Targets AI-Based Innovation in Shipbuilding.
AI to Automate Hull Support Optimisation and Analysis.
Generative AI System to Streamline In-House Design Verification.
On June...
Cargo Integrity Group Flags Fire Risks from Reactive Hazard Cargoes
Calcium Hypochlorite, Charcoal, and Cotton Identified as High-Risk Cargoes.
New Charcoal Transport Rules to Become Mandatory by January 2026.
Lithium-Ion Battery Hazards Expected...
Port of LA Sees 5% Drop in May Cargo Volume
Imports Fall 19% from April Despite Peak Season Build-Up.
May Marks Lowest Monthly Cargo Output in Over Two Years.
Tariffs Blamed for Disruption...
Why Iran Won’t Block the Hormuz Strait Oil Artery Even as...
The Strait of Hormuz remains open and commercial vessel traffic continues to flow despite reports of electronic interference in the region.
Israel struck Iran’s nuclear...
Norway’s Enova Backs “World’s Largest” Battery-Electric Containerships Project
Enova, the Norwegian government enterprise responsible for promoting environmentally friendly energy and climate solutions, has announced a significant funding commitment of NOK 362 million...
Middle East Conflict Rattles Tanker Markets: Freight and Insurance Costs Set...
The escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, culminating in the recent air strikes and retaliatory threats, will undoubtedly have a significant and multifaceted impact...
Middle East Conflict Puts 20% of World’s Oil Supply and LNG...
The global tanker market is bracing for a significant surge in freight and insurance costs following the Israeli attack on Iran on June 13,...
From Noise to Plastic: South Africa and Costa Rica Lead Maritime...
During a joint side event at the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice (June 9-13, 2025), South Africa and Costa Rica showcased their...
Seafarer Fatigue: A Growing Maritime Safety Risk
Over 33% of cargo ship crew report inadequate sleep, per Cardiff University study.
Fatigue linked to anxiety, falsified records, and rising abandonment cases.
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Mariners Medico Guide App Enhances Onboard Safety and Medical Response for...
Over 35,000 downloads since its launch in October 2022.
A critical tool for emergency medical situations at sea.
Backed by the Norwegian Maritime...
NB.1.8.1 Variant May Account for Over One-Third of U.S. COVID-19 Cases
NB.1.8.1, a fast-spreading COVID-19 variant, may represent more than one-third of U.S. cases.
Experts say it’s more transmissible but not more severe than...
Strait of Hormuz Closure Unlikely Despite Rising Tensions with Iran
Tensions have resurfaced over fears that Iran might block the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli airstrikes.
Analysts widely agree that a full closure...
Tanker Fleet Faces Accelerating Aging Challenge Toward 2029
The global tanker fleet is experiencing a marked shift in its age profile, with older vessels growing rapidly across all segments.
By 2029,...
IMRF And Lloyd’s Register Launch First-Ever Global Review Of Maritime SAR...
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register Foundation, has announced the launch of the first-ever Global Maritime Search and Rescue...
