Following a severe storm in the Black Sea, two tankers sustained significant damage, resulting in an oil spill that has affected "tens of kilometers"...

The ReCAAP ISC reported two incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia between December 10th and 16th, 2024, according to Safety4sea. Concern Areas With recent...

Beginning January 1, 2025, ships calling at European ports will be subject to the FuelEU Maritime regulation. This regulation aims to encourage the use...

The Z-factor, a key element in maritime decarbonization, determines the penalty for ships failing to meet emission reduction targets. It needs to be set...

Dutch shipbuilder GS Projects has contracted DMC to supply steering, control, and propulsion equipment for four dry cargo vessels. These vessels are being built...

The Global Conference on Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (G-NAOE) 2024, co-hosted by Lloyd's Register and the Society of Naval Architects of Korea, recently...

EU tariff hikes of up to 45.3% on Chinese-made EVs, effective November 2024, are pressuring the car carrier market. A 39% order book-to-fleet...

China’s removal of the 13% export tax rebate on used cooking oil (UCO) aims to boost domestic supply for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)...

The failure of a cargo pump onboard a newbuild tanker has highlighted the need for crews to regularly monitor rotating machinery for excessive wear...

South Korean carrier HMM has re-entered the transatlantic trade market with its Transatlantic 1 (TA1) service in partnership with Ocean Network Express (ONE). ...

Known as A23a, the world’s largest iceberg is once again on the move. It has been drifting through the Southern Ocean after spending...

Transport Malta reports of an incident involving a fatal fall into the cargo hold of a bulk carrier, during cleaning operations. What happened? On 21 June...

Investment in emissions reduction technologies (ESDs/ESTs) and digital applications should be shared across all stakeholders, not just shipowners. This includes financial exposure, new...

Mabanaft has concluded an agreement with compatriot shipping major Hapag-Lloyd for the supply of B30 biofuel in Hamburg. The agreement entails an initial...

Amendments have been made to Lloyd’s Register’s Rules to include the requirements of a newly published Unified Requirement from the International Association of Classification...

ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to a remote monitoring system for machines, “MAREWA-SYSTEM” developed by KAGOO DOCKYARD Co., Ltd....

China Merchants Energy Shipping Co., Ltd. (China Merchants Shipping) plans to enter into long-term lease agreements for two newly constructed capesize bulk carriers. ...

The UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) rose by 0.74% last week, closing at 163.69 points, while the S&P 500 fell by 0.6%. ...

As we approach the final trading days of 2024, the Baltic Dry Index paints a picture of a year marked by more subdued performance...

Sales of marine bunker fuel in Singapore dropped to a two-month low in November, following a significant surge in October, according to data from...