MacGregor Secures Major Nine-Vessel RoPax Equipment Order in Grimaldi Fleet Renewal...

MacGregor has been selected to supply cargo access solutions for nine new RoPax vessels as part of the Grimaldi Group’s major fleet renewal plan....

Breakthrough Study Finds Early Warning Signals for Ocean Rogue Waves

Scientific American reports that researchers analyzing nearly two decades of North Sea data have discovered a “fingerprint” in wave behavior that could make predicting...

DMW and ISWAN Forge New Partnership to Strengthen Support for Filipino...

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...

Shipping Equities Diverge as Stock-Market Headwinds Grow

Lloyd’s List reports that as broader stock-market concerns build around high tech valuations and a softening US economy, shipping shares appear to be moving...

Novorossiisk Port Resumes Oil Loadings After Ukrainian Drone Strike, S&P Global...

S&P Global reports that after a Ukrainian drone strike on November 14, Novorossiisk — a key Black Sea port — has restored its normal...

Suez Canal Container Terminal Unveils Major Expansion, Boosting Capacity To 7...

The Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) in East Port Said has inaugurated a massive expansion project that adds 2.2 million TEUs of annual capacity,...

Oil Price Cap Now Creates More Confusion Than Control For Global...

The oil price cap on Russian crude, once promoted as a balanced solution to curb Moscow’s revenues without reducing global supply, is now creating...

Global Shipping Leaders Form Maritime Association For Clean Seas To Tackle...

Major players from across the maritime sector have united to address the escalating challenge of ocean plastic pollution with the creation of the Maritime...

Lloyd’s Register and Jinan Shipyard Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance GCC...

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Qatar Free-Zone–based Jinan Shipyard, establishing a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening shipbuilding and...

Three Vietnamese Crew Members Arrested In Busan For Violent Onboard Disturbance

The Busan Coast Guard has arrested three Vietnamese crew members after a violent onboard disturbance involving assault, threats with weapons, and damage to cabin...

Why A Gradual Return To The Red Sea Is Crucial For...

Sarjak Container Lines, which operates extensively in the region, continues to witness evolving on-ground realities and shifting sentiment among vessel operators. While recent reports...

AB Falls Into Unsecured Chain Locker During Mobilisation

Unsecured Hatch and Poor Lighting Lead to AB Injury. AB Rescued Within Minutes After 8-Metre Chain Locker Fall. Investigation Flags Communication Gaps in...

IMO Introduces New Grain Loading Condition and Stability Requirements

2026 Amendments Address Gaps in Partly Filled Compartments. New Rules Cover Specially Suitable Compartments Loaded Below Hatch Level. Revised Heeling Moment Calculations Introduced...

Drone Strike Ignites Tanker as Attacks Escalate Across Ukraine

Strikes Hit Energy and Port Infrastructure Across Southern Ukraine. U.S. LNG Import Route to Odesa Highlighted After New Agreement. Romanian Border Villages Evacuated...

Sanctions Squeeze China’s Russian and Iranian Oil Imports

State Refiners Halt ESPO Purchases After US Targets Rosneft and Lukoil. Rizhao Terminal Sanctions Tighten Pressure on Iranian Oil Flows. Private Teapots Retreat...

EU Tightens Methane Slip Rules Offering Big Compliance Gains for LNG...

Verified Slip Factors Open Compliance Savings for LNG-Fuelled Fleets. FuelEU Maritime to Enforce GHG Intensity Cuts from 2025. Methane Slip Reporting Extends to...

Freight Indexes Diverge: CCFI Climbs as SCFI Slips Again

The China Containerized Freight Index (CCFI) rose by 3.4% in Week 46 to reach 1,094.03 points, marking its fourth consecutive weekly increase, reports Container...

CENTCOM: Iran’s Seizure of Tanker Violates International Law

The 21-member crew of a seized tanker have been reported safe following their capture by Iranian forces, with the US Central Command (CENTCOM) highlighting...

Portuguese Port Strikes May Cause Delays and Disruptions

Potential strikes in November-December at Portugal ports could cause delays for vessels calling there and disrupt operations, reports Safety4sea. Port administration strikes halt ship operations The...

[Podcast] Updates on the Work Around IMO’s Net Zero Framework

In this episode of Maritime Impact, host Eirik Nyhus unpacks the unexpected outcome of the latest IMO MEPC meeting, and explores why key decisions...