Global Maritime Safety Enters New Era With The Launch Of Iridium...

Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) today declared the help send off of Iridium Certus® GMDSS, a generational headway in oceanic satellite correspondence security administrations....

UK Maritime Industry: Insights from the Third Maritime Barometer Report

Public awareness of the maritime industry's critical role in global trade has improved, but misconceptions about career prospects, working conditions, and environmental impact...

LNG Market Under Pressure, LPG Routes Soar on Tight Tonnage

The LNG market remains bearish, with weak fundamentals and size constraints dominating. LNG rates on key routes, such as BLNG1 Aus-Japan and BLNG2...

NCFI: Freight Rates Fall Across All Key Trade Routes

The Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI), compiled by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange and promoted by the Baltic Exchange, tracks freight rates for 20ft,...

US Intermodal System Proves Resilient Amid Record Container Volumes

US container gateways and the inland intermodal system handled record-breaking traffic in 2024 without major disruptions. Analysts highlighted strong performance in southern California...

Continuous Permit for Methanol Bunkering: A New Milestone

Methanol Gains Momentum as a Sustainable Marine Fuel. New Safety Standards Established for Methanol Bunkering Operations. Collaborative Efforts Lead to Future-Ready Bunker Operations...

A New Era For Indonesian Ports: The Pelindo Transformation

The merger of Indonesia's four main port operators into PT Pelindo has significantly strengthened the country's maritime logistics sector. This consolidation has led to...

RightShip Expands Inspection Scope and Tightens Timeline

RightShip has lowered the age threshold for vessel inspections from 14 to 10 years to improve safety in the dry bulk sector. This change...

The Promise And Challenges Of Methanol as a Marine Fuel

The shipping industry is actively seeking ways to reduce its environmental impact. The IMO's ambitious emission reduction targets have spurred the development of new...

CARB Expands At-Berth Emissions Control Requirements

California Expands Emissions Control at Ports to Meet Environmental Goals. From 2025, CARB to Enforce Stricter Rules on Vessel Emissions at Terminals. CARB's...

Wärtsilä Secures Contract to Equip Vitol’s New LNG Bunkering Vessel

Wärtsilä Strengthens Leadership in Small-Scale LNG with Latest Contract. Wärtsilä Wins Key Order for Vitol’s LNG Bunkering Vessel at Nantong CIMC Shipyard. Innovative...

Chantier Davie Partners with Construction Dinamo for Shipyard Modernization

Davie Partners with Dinamo to Advance Lévis Shipyard Modernization. Chantier Davie and Dinamo Join Forces for Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy. Québec’s Davie Signs...

Port Of Antwerp-Bruges To Install Shore Power And Modernize Cruise Ship...

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has announced plans to modernize its infrastructure, focusing on shore power facilities to reduce emissions and noise pollution, especially for...

Erik Thun Group Unveils Eco-Friendly MV Spiken

The Erik Thun Group has announced the delivery of its second Lake Vänern Max vessel, the MV Spiken, marking a new milestone in sustainable...

Advancing Turkish Ship Recycling ,Collaboration And Innovation Workshop

The workshop on the Turkish ship recycling sector, held on December 10 in Ankara, highlighted critical discussions and collaborative efforts to advance the industry's...

EFIP Calls For Stronger EU-Led Transport Funding For Inland Ports

The European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) has raised significant concerns about the European Commission's proposed changes to the EU transport budget, emphasizing the...

FuelEU Maritime: Key Challenges And Compliance Strategies

The FuelEU Maritime Regulation, set to take effect in 2025, introduces strict measures to decarbonize the shipping industry. A key implication for ship management...

CMC Strengthens Fleet with Two New MR Tankers

CMC has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of two medium-range (MR) tankers, CMC Antillanca and CMC Ancud, for $42.5 million each. CMC,...

Why Sleep is Vital for Seafarers’ Safety?

Adequate sleep, ideally 7-8 hours, is critical for mental clarity, mood stability, and overall health. The REST framework (Respect, Excess, Share, Timetable) emphasizes...

Countdown to FuelEU 2025: Challenges and Opportunities

The EU's FuelEU regulation, effective January 2025, introduces strict emission reduction targets. Panelists at the Baltic Exchange Tanker Forum emphasized the need for...