Fouling Control And Digital Tools Key To Maritime Decarbonisation And Regulatory...

As the shipping industry navigates a historic transformation toward net-zero emissions by 2050, marine industry leaders gathered at Nor-Shipping in June to address the...

India Launches P&I Club to Boost Domestic Shipping

In a major push towards maritime self-reliance, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is preparing to launch India Club, the country’s first indigenous...

DACKS Successfully Completes Sea Trials Of Its First LNG Dual-Fuel VLCC...

Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS) has achieved a major milestone with the successful completion of conventional fuel sea trials for its first 309,000...

South Korea’s Oceans Minister Nominee Vows To Make Busan a Strategic...

At his parliamentary confirmation hearing, Chun Jae-soo, the nominee for South Korea’s Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, unveiled plans to transform Busan into a...

MPA Partners with InstaSG to Spotlight Singapore’s Maritime Heritage through Visual...

In honor of Singapore’s 60th year of independence (SG60), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has teamed up with InstaSG for a...

Dry Bulk Trade Runs Aground as Texas Flooding Hits Key Ports

Severe flooding in Texas has disrupted inland operations of major dry bulk ports in the state, delaying shipments and has the potential to create...

DNV: Key IMO Safety Developments

The IMO is advancing efforts to modernize global maritime safety regulations by introducing new rules aimed at improving standards to support emerging technologies and...

Singapore Bunker Sales Slip as Green Fuels Surge & Trade Tensions...

Singapore's total bunker sales declined slightly to 26.98 million tonnes in the first half of 2025. Sales of conventional fuels dropped nearly 3%,...

Insurance Uncertainty Clouds Shadow Fleet Operations

Over 80% of sanctioned vessels operate without verified insurance, raising safety and environmental alarms. European states are stepping up inspections, but forged documents...

Can Japan and South Korea Break China’s Grip on Global Shipbuilding?

China’s shipbuilding industry faces growing scrutiny from the U.S. and its allies over alleged unfair subsidies. South Korea and Japan are boosting domestic...

LNG Flows Pivot to Singapore as Asia’s Heatwave Fuels Demand Surge

An LNG cargo tanker from Qatar has been redirected from Europe to Asia, where intense summer heat is driving a surge in demand, reports...

MAN Nuremberg Celebrates 184 Years with Innovation, Investment, and Family Day

CEO Hails Start of Battery and New Diesel Engine Production. €500 Million Investment Secures Future of Historic MAN Plant. Ferris Wheel and Festivities...

ITOCHU Signs Deal to Build Japan’s First Ammonia Bunkering Vessel

Vessel Construction Backed by METI’s Global South Project. World’s First Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Set for 2027 Delivery in Singapore. ITOCHU Plans Offshore Ship-to-Ship...

Bahamas Warns Ships of Russia-Related Sanctions and Legal Risks

Vessels Linked to Russian Trade May Face Deregistration. Shipowners Urged to Conduct Due Diligence Before Entering Russian Ports. Seafarers with Expired Certificates Advised...

China Charts Greener, Smarter Course for Maritime Future

Nation Aims to Transform Ports and Shipping with Clean Energy. Milestone Voyages Highlight China’s Progress in Low-Carbon Vessels. Digital Push: AI, 5G, and...

China Approves Mega Shipbuilding Merger to Cement Global Lead

Japan Pushes Industry Revival with Imabari-JMU Deal and State Support. Korea Strengthens Global Presence Through Foreign Partnerships and Acquisitions. HD Hyundai and Hanwha...

Lessons Learned: Audit Reveals Incomplete LOTO and Unsafe Electrical Disconnections

This incident, reported in the UK MAIB Safety Digest 1/2025 and reviewed by IMCA, highlights two separate safety issues related to energy isolation procedures...

Gradual Maritime Digitalization Hinges on Crew Training and Connectivity

Industry experts emphasize a gradual, infrastructure-backed approach to digitalization, prioritizing crew training and practical connectivity. Onboard experience gaps and outdated training highlight the...

Tanker Market Report: Regional Disparities Shape Weekly Trends

VLCC activity picked up in the East, offering slight rate improvements; Suezmax and Aframax segments remained subdued. West Africa and US Gulf VLCC...

U.S. Ports See Slower Container Growth as Market Adjusts

U.S. Ports' imports fell 6.4% year-on-year in May, totaling around 1.95 million TEUs. June volumes are expected to rebound slightly, but remain below...