Mercator International Centre for the Ocean Set to Deliver World-Class Digital...
In a truly defining moment for the ocean and international scientific collaboration, twelve European countries today endorsed a joint Declaration at the third United...
San Jose Shipwreck Confirmed as £16bn Treasure Spurs Legal Battle
Colombian researchers have officially confirmed the identity of a shipwreck found in 2015 as the Spanish galleon San Jose, long rumored to hold...
Maritime Decarbonization Remains Resilient Amidst Global Headwinds, Survey Reveals
Despite significant global economic and geopolitical headwinds, the maritime industry's unwavering commitment to decarbonization remains remarkably resilient.
Net Zero Targets
A recent industry survey reveals a...
Hong Kong Achieves First-Ever LNG Bunkering with Simultaneous Cargo Handling
CLPe Holdings, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based electricity company CLP, and state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) have achieved a significant milestone in...
Study Finds T2D Weakens Reward and Memory Signals, Resembling Early Alzheimer’s
New research suggests that Type 2 diabetes (T2D) may quietly induce changes in the brain that closely resemble the early stages of Alzheimer's disease,...
China’s Discounted Crude Imports Decline from Record Highs as Teapot Demand...
China's seaborne crude oil imports experienced a notable downturn in May 2025, falling 8% month-on-month and 3% year-on-year, dipping below the psychologically important 10...
NorthStandard: Top Tips to Attract the Right Crew
NorthStandard emphasizes that attracting the right crew starts with building a large, qualified candidate pool and filtering out mismatches early in the recruitment...
China’s Crude Imports Drop Sharply in May
China’s crude oil imports dropped to a four-month low in May, with shipments from the Middle East Gulf and Iran falling sharply.
The...
Flu Deaths Overtake COVID-19 in Nova Scotia for First Time Since...
Influenza has claimed more lives than COVID-19 in Nova Scotia during the 2024–25 respiratory season.
Experts warn that both viruses remain serious threats...
IACS Strengthens Technical Role at IMO’s MSC 110 Session
IACS reinforces its position as the IMO’s principal technical advisor by actively engaging in MSC 110, scheduled from 18 to 27 June 2025.
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Lessons Learned: Uncontrolled Flooding Leads to Sinking of Towed Cargo Vessel
According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), an uncrewed general cargo vessel sank on March 6, 2022, during a towing operation near the...
Damen Mangalia Acquisition Targeted by MSC for European Fleet Expansion
MSC is actively pursuing the acquisition of Damen Shipyards Mangalia, which is under insolvency proceedings.
The yard remains in financial distress, with debts...
Damen Delivers Fuel-Efficient Combi Freighters to Fast Lines Belgium
Fast Lines Belgium has launched two Damen Combi Freighter 3850 vessels, marking the first newbuilds in its fleet.
The vessels are designed for...
Dry Bulk Market Trends Capesize Firms Slightly, Panamax Holds Ground, Supramax...
The dry bulk market delivered a mixed performance over the past week, with each segment reflecting distinct supply-demand dynamics.
Capesize rates showed modest signs of...
Tanker Market Faces Mixed Fortunes VLCCs Stagnate, Suezmax Slides, Aframax Finds...
The global tanker market continues to navigate through choppy waters, with varying degrees of activity and rate movement across vessel classes.
The VLCC segment remains...
Hapag-Lloyd Completes Delivery of 12-Vessel LNG Dual-Fuel Containership Series
Hapag-Lloyd has taken delivery of Wilhelmshaven Express, the twelfth and final vessel in its LNG dual-fuel Hamburg Express class.
The 23,664 TEU ship,...
Cedar LNG Begins Fabrication Of Indigenous-Led Floating LNG Vessel In South...
Cedar LNG has reached a significant milestone as construction begins on its floating LNG vessel at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea....
Fairchem Pinnacle Delivered With Advanced LNG Dual-Fuel Technology
The Fairchem Pinnacle, a state-of-the-art chemical tanker, was successfully delivered at Fukuoka Shipbuilding in Japan. The vessel represents a significant step forward in sustainable...
World’s First Sail-Assisted Aframax Tanker Named ‘Brands Hatch’ in Shanghai
China has delivered the world's first sail-assisted Aframax tanker, Brands Hatch, to UK-based Union Maritime, marking a significant step in sustainable ship design.
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Borouge And ADNOC L&S Sign $531 Million, 15-Year Deal To Boost...
Borouge Plc and ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) have signed a 15-year strategic partnership valued at $531 million (AED 1.95 billion). This long-term...
