Nearly 300,000 Certified Masters and Officers Available in 2023. Norway Leads EU in Issuing Certificates of Competency. Philippines Tops Non-EU Countries with Recognised...

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. has announced a significant contract win worth approximately $179.2 million to construct two crude oil carriers for...

The crude tanker market softened across the board this week, as extended holidays, growing tonnage lists, and limited enquiry weighed on sentiment. VLCCs saw...

The dry bulk market showed a mixed performance this week across the major segments. Capesize routes saw firmer fixtures on C5, supported by a...

The global oil market is currently navigating a volatile period, marked by sharp price drops, strategic production increases by OPEC+, and complex geopolitical developments....

Launched on April 1, 2025, the Inbound Release Platform (IRP) is a digital innovation developed by Port of Antwerp-Bruges and NxtPort in partnership with...

Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) announced a significant milestone with the delivery and naming of two new DP2 suezmax shuttle tankers, marking the beginning of...

BSU reports of a health hazard to a dock worker due to electric shock when connecting a refrigerated container on board a container ship. What...

Port fees hurt frequent U.S. callers – Chinese-built ships face rising costs with repeated U.S. port visits. Shift to Japanese-built vessels – Higher...

In 2024, the Coast Guard conducted 8,710 SOLAS safety exams with a total of 82 detentions. The annual detention rate decreased from 1.22...

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. has announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, reporting operating revenues of ¥1,047,944 million...

Wärtsilä has introduced its onboard carbon capture and storage (CCS) system to the maritime industry. The system can reduce CO₂ emissions by up...

Ocean Yield AS has announced an agreement to acquire Access Capital Partners' share in Geogas LNG, thereby increasing its indirect economic interest in France...

The European Commission has given its approval for the reintroduction of Italy's "International Registry" scheme. This initiative is designed to incentivize shipping companies to...

Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has announced an expansion of its product offerings with the development of the MLF-O, which stands for Modularized LNG Floater...

The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) recently agreed Net-Zero Framework is projected to significantly increase ship operating costs. By 2035, it is estimated that this...

This week's maritime security overview paints a concerning picture with several key areas experiencing heightened risks and tensions, reports Dryad Global.  Persisting Piracy  Maritime crime remains...

Through a newly established Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the Rhenus Group, a prominent global logistics service provider, is set to commence barge operations across...

A promising initiative at the Port of Gothenburg is nearing completion: a pilot project utilizing a hydrogen generator to provide electricity to berthed vessels....

Apollo Global Management to acquire Hav Energy LNG Holding AS from HitecVision, expanding in maritime LNG carrier infrastructure. Hav Energy owns 10 LNG...