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...
Anemoi Rotor Sails Installed on U-Ming’s Grand Pioneer VLOC
U-Ming installs Anemoi Rotor Sails on its Grand Pioneer VLOC, the first Taiwanese owner to adopt the tech.
Installation completed in record time...
Zodiac Maritime Expands Fleet Amid Global Challenges
Zodiac Maritime is preparing for its 50th anniversary with a major fleet expansion, including 17 new vessels delivered in 2025 and more on...
Lessons Learned: Anchor-Handling Failure Leading to Gas-Release Incident
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) investigated a gas-release incident in the Gulf of Mexico. The case highlights anchor-handling risks during offshore...
Aarhus Port Strengthens Position as Key Hub Amid Global Market Shifts
Port of Aarhus recorded a 5.3% increase in freight turnover in H1 2025.
Container volumes rose sharply by more than 13% year-on-year.
Revenue...
DMC Wins Contracts to Equip 14 Multi-Purpose Vessels in India
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has secured contracts for 14 MPVs under construction at Udupi Cochin Shipyard and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders.
The projects include...
[Watch] Helicopters Airlift All 19 Crew After Houthis Strike Cargo Ship...
An international naval mission successfully rescued all crew members from a Dutch-flagged cargo vessel after it was attacked in the Gulf of Aden, leaving...
Fujairah Oil Stockpiles Drop 11% to Near Record Low
Stockpiles of oil products at the Port of Fujairah have sharply declined, hitting levels near a record low due to significant drawdowns in fuel...
Pacific Capesize Market Quiet Ahead of Golden Week Holiday
The dry bulk shipping market is currently facing downward pressure, particularly in the Pacific, as the start of the Golden Week holiday in Asia...
VLCC Rates Soften Amid Golden Week Downturn Perception While Suezmax Sentiment...
The sentiment across the tanker market segments is currently mixed, with perceived weakness in the Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) sector contrasting with latent...
LCA Guidelines Establish Full Life Cycle GHG Emission Calculation Methodology
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced the 2024 Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) Guidelines as a foundational component of its Net-Zero Framework (IMO NZF)....
Specialized LPG Fuel System Selected for Four New Gas Carriers in...
A specialized fuel supply system developed by a marine technology provider has been selected for four new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier construction projects...
Interview: Lars Jensen on US Port Fees, IMO Rules & 2026...
New US port fees. Tougher IMO environmental rules. A record wave of new ships. Fragile demand. What does it all mean for carriers, shippers...
Union Maritime’s Dual-Fuel LNG Tankers With WindWings® Secure SOLAS Approval
BAR Technologies and Union Maritime have achieved a major regulatory milestone for the adoption of wind-assisted propulsion. Their two new dual-fuel LNG tankers, set...
IMO Steps Up Training for Seafarers in Shipping’s Energy Transition
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is accelerating its efforts to prepare seafarers for the energy transition in shipping.
As the industry moves towards decarbonisation, the...
Bahri Launches Saudi Arabia’s First Large-Scale Shipbuilding Project
Bahri, the Kingdom’s leading shipping and logistics provider, has placed its first order for six dry bulk carriers from International Maritime Industries (IMI). This...
Hanwha Ocean And POSCO Join Hands To Develop Next-Generation Naval Steel
South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean Co., a major shipbuilder, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with POSCO, the country’s top steelmaker, to jointly develop...
Hengli Shipbuilding Signs Four VLCC Contracts Worth Up To $600 Million
Hengli Shipbuilding (Dalian) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Guangdong Songfa Ceramics Co., Ltd., has finalized contracts to construct four very large crude carriers (VLCCs)....

























