U.S. Issues Sanctions Warning Over Russian LNG Deliveries to China

The U.S. government has issued a stern warning that any entity doing business with Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, including processing its transactions, faces...

Weather and Demand Drive Growth in China’s Bunker Fuel Market

In August, China's bunker fuel market experienced a notable increase in sales and supply, driven by a combination of recovering domestic demand, improved weather...

Ukraine’s Iron Ore and Steel Exports Face Unprecedented Headwinds

Ukraine's dry bulk exports, primarily iron ore and steel, have faced significant challenges due to the ongoing war and domestic economic pressures. These issues...

Preserving the Past: A New Home for Norway’s Viking Ships

The Viking ships in Norway are undergoing a delicate and high-stakes relocation to a new, state-of-the-art museum in Oslo to ensure their preservation. The...

Distress Calls Rise as Tankers Lead Maritime Safety Risks

Geopolitical conflicts, extreme weather, and cyberattacks drive risks. Seafarers face welfare strain from rapid digitalisation and reporting demands. Tankers, bulk carriers, and dry...

Biofuels Gain Ground in Shipping but Face Supply and Stability Challenges

Trials confirm biodiesel blends up to B100 are feasible for ship engines. NYK ramps up biofuel bunkering without engine issues. Fuel stability challenges...

Policy Rift Between U.S. and EU on Russian Oil Exports to...

Trump pressures India with tariffs over Russian oil purchases. EU considers faster phase-out of Russian fossil fuels. Indian buyers demand deeper discounts amid...

Container Vessel Collision Causes Damage At Estonian Port

A recently launched container vessel collided with a quay and another ship at a major Estonian port on September 8. The incident caused structural...

Wison And H2Carrier Partner To Deliver Green Ammonia FPSO

Wison New Energies and H2Carrier have joined forces to accelerate the production and supply of green ammonia through an innovative floating production, storage, and...

Hapag-Lloyd And Shell Partner For Bio-LNG Supply To Drive Shipping Decarbonization

Global shipping is moving steadily toward cleaner energy solutions, and a major step in this journey has been taken by Hapag-Lloyd and Shell Western...

Panama Charts Course For A Greener Maritime Future

Panama, home to the world’s largest ship registry, is taking significant steps to reduce its maritime carbon footprint. The country is developing a national...

SBM Offshore’s Floating Ammonia Production Facility Gains ABS Approval In Principle

SBM Offshore has received approval in principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its innovative floating offshore ammonia production and storage...

HD KSOE And HD HHI Secure ABS Approval For 16,000 TEU...

At Gastech 2025, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) achieved a major milestone in maritime...

Munich RE: How Protectionist Policies Are Shaping Global Risk

Munich RE has published a report finding that the global marine market is characterized by diverse conditions and ongoing changes, presenting various challenges and...

[Watch] Before the Name: The Meaning Behind Ship Prefixes

You may have noticed that many ship names begin with a specific prefix. But do you know what these prefixes signify? In this video, Marine...

Taiwan to Tighten P&I Inspections from October 2025

Beginning October 15, 2025, Taiwan will implement a new shipowner liability insurance review system for all vessels entering or departing its ports, reports Safety4sea. Taiwan...

LISCR: COLREG Compliance in Traffic Separation Schemes is Critical

The Liberia Maritime Authority has issued a marine advisory to draw attention to recent navigational concerns raised by the Danish Maritime Authority regarding vessels...

Charting a Cleaner Course: The Future of Shipping to 2050

DNV’s latest Maritime Forecast to 2050 reveals that shipping’s energy transition is moving into a new stage, characterized by targeted investments, fleet readiness, and...

Drewry World Container Index Rises 3% This Week

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 3% to $2,044 per 40ft container this week. Detailed assessment for Thursday, 11 Sep 2025 The Drewry World Container Index (WCI)...

Mozambique Added to Expanding Fake Flag Fleet for Sanctioned Ships

Mozambique has emerged as the latest fraudulent ship registry for sanctioned tankers, with several vessels switching from other fake flags. The Marinegov.net network...