Damen Partners with Arena Offshore for Turkish-Built Stan Tugs 1606
Damen Shipyards Group has signed an agreement with Istanbul-based Arena Offshore A.S. for the local construction of two Stan Tugs 1606 under the...
MAN Engines Power Indian Navy’s New Vessels
Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL) has awarded MAN Energy Solutions a contract to supply propulsion packages for five Indian Navy Fleet Support Ships (FSS).
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Brazil’s First Marine Vessel Fueled with HVO Marks Major Decarbonization Milestone
Efen and Wilson Sons successfully conducted Brazil’s first HVO fueling operation on a marine vessel.
The test took place at the Açu Liquid...
China Delivers World’s Largest Dual-Fuel Container Ship to CMA CGM
China delivers a record-breaking 24,000 TEU dual-fuel container ship to CMA CGM in Shanghai.
The vessel, built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, boasts significant carbon...
Lessons Learned: Oil Spill Due to Top Cover Bolt Failure
Transport Malta’s Marine Safety Investigation Unit has issued an investigation report into a failure of a top cover bolt of a cargo manifold blind...
Shipping Industry Strengthens Support for Seafarers with MLC Updates
The ILO’s Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) receives key updates to enhance health, safety, and living conditions for seafarers.
New provisions support gender equality...
SEA-LNG: IMO Confirms Methane Pathway’s Role in Decarbonisation
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has confirmed the role of the methane pathway, including LNG, in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in shipping.
The...
Industry Safety Forum Issues Vehicle Carrier Fire Safety Guidelines
The Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF), a collaborative initiative comprising vessel operators, insurers, and industry experts, has released comprehensive guidelines aimed at enhancing fire...
China’s Top Ports See Sharp Drop in U.S. Shipments
Major Chinese ports saw a decline in exports to the U.S. in early 2025.
Chinese exporters are rerouting goods and diversifying markets to...
Singapore Straits Face Growing Threat of Low-Level Crimes
27 piracy and robbery cases were reported in Q1 2025, up from just 7 in the same period last year.
Guns were used...
Norsepower Partners with CHIC to Boost Wind Propulsion Production
Norsepower Expands Wind Propulsion Reach with Strategic Collaboration with CHIC.
Norsepower’s New Partnership with CHIC Enhances Wind Propulsion Market in Asia.
CHIC and...
MAN Energy Solutions Wins Orders for Eight ME-GI Engines
ME-GI Engines Chosen for New Container Ship Series in Strategic Win for MAN.
MAN Secures Dual-Fuel Engine Orders from Two Korean Shipyards.
MAN’s...
Singapore Bunker Sales Rebound on Vessel Activity and Fuel Demand
Bunker Volumes Rise in Singapore Amid Vessel Traffic and Aggressive Fuel Pricing.
Singapore Sees Uptick in Marine Fuel Sales Driven by Low-Sulphur Demand.
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Zhao Yan Appointed President of China Classification Society
New Leadership at CCS to Advance China’s Transportation Strategy.
China Classification Society Welcomes New President Zhao Yan.
CCS Leadership Change Marks New Chapter...
IMO Moves Forward with Medium-Term GHG Reduction Measure
IMO Agrees on GHG Reduction Plan; INTERCARGO Cautions Against Complexity.
INTERCARGO Urges Simplicity as IMO Takes Major Step Toward Decarbonisation.
Dry Bulk Sector...
Three NYK Shipping Firms Unite to Enhance Competitiveness
Three shipping and ship-management companies belonging to the NYK Group are set to merge as part of a strategic initiative to integrate their businesses,...
Digitalization and Sustainability: Key to a Resilient European Waterborne Sector
The waterborne sector is a vibrant and multifaceted ecosystem, characterized by a wide range of public and private entities, reports Water-Borne.
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Digitalization and sustainability,...
Tanker Markets Feel Downward Pressure from Oil Price Collapse and Tariff...
The recent turmoil in global financial markets has exerted significant downward pressure on oil prices, reaching levels not witnessed since the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
Concerning Increase in Unsafe Pilot Boarding Arrangements Reported
Recent reports have highlighted a concerning upward trend in vessels arriving with unsafe pilot boarding arrangements. These arrangements are frequently found to be non-compliant...
Anxiety Grips Indian Sub-Continent Ship Recycling Amid Tariff Volatility
According to GMS’ latest report, the Indian sub-continent ship recycling destinations are currently experiencing a state of anxiety and uncertainty. This apprehension stems from...
