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...

China Launches First Smart Microgrid to Achieve Zero-Carbon Ports

China’s first smart microgrid is now operational at the Port of Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, as part of the country’s zero-carbon port initiative. Developed...

Cancelled Sailings Tracker: 82 Sailings Dropped Across Major Routes

Between December 16, 2024, and January 19, 2025, 82 out of 722 scheduled sailings in the key East-West trade lanes have been cancelled. ...

Tanker Market Report: Choppy Waters Ahead

In recent years, the tanker market has faced quite a few tailwinds. Structurally, the industry has benefitted from the colossal gains in tanker tonne...

Lessons Learned: Chemical Contact Causes Eye Injury

During routine galley cleaning, a cook suffered severe eye irritation after sodium hydroxide-based foaming oven cleaner sprayed from the cooker hood and splashed into...

Finland First in World to Ban Cargo Ships from Dumping Wastewater

The Parliament of Finland has approved a bill that prohibits the discharge of wastewater from cargo vessels into the Baltic Sea within the...

KLPL Carries Out Emergency Response Drill

“K” Line Pte. Ltd. (KLPL), a Singapore-based subsidiary that is wholly owned by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), carried out “the Emergency Response...

Sea-Intelligence: 2M Tops Schedule Reliability in 2017-24

The current three-alliance structure in container shipping has been in place since April 2017, when Ocean Alliance and THE Alliance launched alongside the...

Seaspan Selects KVH To Equip Fleet With OneWeb Low Earth Orbit...

KVH Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: KVHI), today reported that Seaspan Organization (Seaspan), a world driving free containership lessor, has consented to an arrangement to furnish...

Sustainability At Sea: Crowley Wins Big With CSA Environmental Awards

The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) as of late regarded 101 Crowley-worked vessels and their teams with Ecological Accomplishment Grants, perceiving the organization...

MR Tankers Gain Momentum Across Global Routes

Tanker markets showed mixed performance: LR2 and LR1 rates stabilized, MR tankers rose slightly, Handymax fluctuated, VLCC rates softened, Suezmax fell, and Aframax saw...

Panamax Struggles: Asia Drifts While Atlantic Rates Edge Down

The dry bulk market faced declines across Capesize, Panamax, Ultramax/Supramax, and Handysize sectors, with weak demand, oversupply, and subdued activity weighing heavily on rates...

Shipyard Delivers Eco-Friendly Multi-Purpose Vessels

The TAI FU, followed through on 26 November, satisfies the Stage III guideline of energy productivity file and the T3 outflow prerequisites of the...

McAsphalt Launches LNG-Powered McAsphalt Advantage

McAsphalt Industries Limited introduces the McAsphalt Advantage, a state-of-the-art LNG-powered vessel. With a 140-meter LOA, a 23.75-meter beam, and a capacity of 11,000...

Luxury Yacht Loses Power, Strikes Cruise Ship

A luxury yacht collided with cruise ship in Nassau, Bahamas, after reportedly losing power and drifting uncontrollably. Despite a brief delay for inspections,...

Davie Partners with Pearlson to Transform Lévis Shipyard

Chantier Davie Canada Inc. has partnered with Pearlson & Pearlson Inc. to modernize its Lévis, Québec facility. The modernization includes state-of-the-art construction upgrades...