Lloyd’s Register And Oceanco Partner On World’s Largest Yacht Support Vessel

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has entered into a landmark agreement with Oceanco to provide classification and certification services for what is set to become the...

NYK Stolt Tankers Orders Two Eco-Friendly Parcel Chemical Tankers From Nantong...

NYK Stolt Tankers, S.A., a joint venture between NYK and Stolt Tankers Limited, has signed a new shipbuilding contract with Nantong Xiangyu Shipyard in...

ICTSI Tops Global Innovation Index For Intangible Asset Intensity

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has been recognized as the Philippines’ top company for intangible asset intensity in the 2025 Global Innovation Index....

ClassNK Grants AiP To SRC Group’s Methanol Fuel Tank Design

The maritime industry is moving toward cleaner fuels, with methanol gaining traction as a promising alternative. To ensure safe and efficient use of methanol...

Suez Canal Authority Urges Maersk to Resume Gradual Transits

Recently, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), Osama Rabie, met with Danish Ambassador Lars Bo Møller in Ismailia to discuss strengthening maritime cooperation...

Maersk Rolls Out Efficiency Programme for Its Time-Chartered Fleet

A.P. Moller – Maersk has rolled out a large-scale efficiency upgrade programme across its time-chartered container fleet. The initiative targets around 200 vessels operated...

U.S. Shipbuilding Collapse Threatens National Security, Warns New Report

A new report has raised concerns that the decline of U.S. shipbuilding is not only a security issue but also a growing threat to...

U.S. LNG Exports Hit Record for Second Straight Month

In September, U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports climbed to a record 9.4 million metric tons, slightly above the 9.3 million metric tons shipped...

Monthly Safety Scenario: Learning from a Departure Incident

The Monthly Safety Scenario (MSS) is designed as a learning tool to help maritime operations strengthen safety awareness and prevent incidents. Each month, a...

Lessons Learned: Man Overboard During Rescue Boat Maintenance

Transport Malta’s Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) issued an investigation report on a man overboard incident involving the Maltese-registered bulk carrier ‘Seastar Endeavour’ in...

[Watch] What is Celestial Navigation?

Do you know how ancient seafarers and sailors used to chart their course in the open seas? What will happen if all the modern...

Danaos Adds $304M to Backlog, Orders Two Methanol-Ready Containerships

Company orders two additional 7,165 TEU containerships for 2027 delivery. Newbuilds equipped with methanol fuel readiness, scrubbers, and AMP units. Total contracted cash...

BSM to Manage World’s First Ammonia Bunkering Vessel

BSM strengthens collaboration with ITOCHU on global ammonia supply chain. Ammonia fuel can cut tank-to-wake CO2 emissions by up to 90%. BSM develops...

Drewry World Container Index Falls to Lowest Since January 2024

Index posts 16th consecutive weekly decline. Shanghai–Los Angeles rates fall 5% to $2,196. Shanghai–New York rates slip 2% to $3,200. Drewry’s World Container Index...

IBIA Launches Survey on Bunker Licensing and MFM Technology

Survey builds on 2022 findings, highlighting fuel quality concerns and MFM benefits. Industry backs wider use of MFM and licensing schemes for transparency...

Federal Maritime Commission Suspends Operations in Government Shutdown

Website and online databases remain accessible, but will not be updated. SERVCON system is available, but submissions will not be processed. Filing deadlines...

Week 40 Bunker Market: MABUX Index Shows Port Valuation Shifts

Week 40 saw mixed MDI trends, with 380 HSFO undervaluation across all major ports and Houston nearing full benchmark alignment. VLSFO remained largely...

Seaspan, Genoa Partner on Technical Design for Heavy Polar Icebreaker

Seaspan Shipyards signed a new contract with Genoa Design International to provide design expertise for Canada’s heavy polar icebreaker. The vessel will be...

Qingdao Tanker Scoring & Iraq Exports

New tanker scoring system launched at Qingdao Port terminals with strict bans and point-based penalties. Effect on shadow fleet activity expected to be...

Greek-US Plan to Ship American LNG Soon

Greece and the US are working on a joint plan to transport American LNG via Greek-owned ships. Greek fleet controls nearly a quarter...