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...

China’s Cable Cutter Could Sever 95% of World Communications, Work at...

A compact, deep-sea, cable-cutting device, capable of severing the world’s most fortified underwater communication or power lines, has been unveiled by China –...

MOL Launches World’s First Ammonia-Fueled Bulkers & Tankers

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and its subsidiary, MOL Chemical Tankers Pte. Ltd. (MOLCT), have partnered with Belgium-based CMB. TECH NV will jointly own...

LR: Ship Stability Updates Required After Modifications

Any alterations affecting a ship’s lightship properties require updated stability information per SOLAS Chapter II-1, Regulation 5.4. If modifications exceed 2% in lightship...

Lessons Learned: Rope Under Stress Snaps and Strikes Person’s Hand

A member of the crew suffered a serious hand injury when struck by a rope under tension, reports IMCA. What happened? The incident occurred when equipment...

[Podcast] Previewing MEPC 83 With Maersk and Lemissoler

The 83rd meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is fast approaching, with potentially industry-shaking decisions set to be...

IMO Legal Committee Opens 112th Session, Addressing Key Maritime Issues

Seafarer Detention in Focus as IMO Legal Committee Begins Discussions. IMO to Adopt Guidelines on Fair Treatment of Detained Seafarers. Unjust Detention of...

Maritime Technologies Forum Releases Report on Safe Transport of EVs at...

New Report Highlights Fire Risks of EV Transport on Ships Battery Management Systems Could Help Detect EV Fires Early, Says Report Structural Fire...

U.S. and Russia Hold Talks in Saudi Arabia on Black Sea...

U.S. Pushes for Black Sea Maritime Ceasefire to Ensure Safe Shipping. Russia Prioritizes ‘Safety of Navigation’ in Black Sea Negotiations. Black Sea Grain...