Wattlab Launches Plug-and-play Solar Power Solution
Wattlab, the Netherlands-based maritime solar specialist, is proud to introduce its SolarDeck to the seagoing shipping industry.
SolarDeck is a modular and scalable...
K Shipbuilding Wins Contract for Pair of 50,000 DWT MR Tankers
Dry bulk shipowner SteelShips has returned to South Korea’s medium-sized shipyard K Shipbuilding to order two 50,000 DWT MR product tankers, which are expected...
Explosion Rocks Vessel Carrying Aid to Gaza Off Malta Coast
Explosion hits aid vessel off Malta, fire breaks out at sea.
All crew and passengers are safe after the mayday and firefighting response.
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ABS Highlights Smart Fuel Decisions for New Vessels
ABS releases detailed guide for dual-fuel propulsion in newbuild vessels.
Report covers LNG, methanol, and ammonia-based fuel combinations.
ABS highlights key factors for...
Blank Sailings Surge Amid Ongoing Container Market Volatility
68 sailings cancelled across major East–West trade lanes between weeks 19 and 23, reflecting a 10% cancellation rate out of 698 scheduled.
Most...
Financial Assurance and Penalties Outlined in Guyana’s New Oil Spill Bill
Guyana's burgeoning oil and gas sector. The government has indeed presented an oil pollution bill to its Parliament, with the explicit aim of holding...
Orient Overseas to Add 14 Vessels to Fleet by 2029 in...
On April 29th, 2025, Hong Kong-listed Orient Overseas (International) (0316.HK) announced that its subsidiaries have placed orders for the construction of a significant number...
Trade Route Adjustments and Supply Chain Issues Plague Tank Containers Post-Tariffs
The introduction of "reciprocal tariffs" by the Trump administration in April 2025 has had a significant and far-reaching impact on international trade and transport,...
Asia Container Market Heats Up: Drewry’s IACI Shows Significant Gains
Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), which tracks the average spot freight rates for containers within Asia, saw a 6% increase over the two weeks...
Gulf Coast Ports Report Increased Cargo Volumes in March After February...
Houston and New Orleans saw increased volumes of container and breakbulk cargo in March, while Corpus Christi, Texas, continued to experience strong demand for...
Molgas Energy Completes Landmark Bio-LNG Bunkering Operation in Spain
Molgas Energy Group's successful completion of its first bio-LNG bunkering operation in Spain is a significant step forward in the country's efforts to decarbonize...
Leveraging Port Congestion Insights to Reduce Emissions
StormGeo collaborates with Awake.AI to integrate AI-driven port call analytics into its voyage optimization services, enhancing ETA predictions and reducing port congestion.
The...
Europe’s First Offshore CO₂ Carrier Marks Key Milestone for Greensand and...
Europe’s first dedicated offshore CO₂ carrier, built in the Netherlands, enters final construction phase as part of Project Greensand.
The vessel will transport...
USTR Confronts Transpacific Niche Carriers
Only 2 vessels operated by Transpacific niche carriers in Q1 2025 would be affected by the new USTR fee targeting Chinese-built ships.
Matson...
Coast Guard Uncovers Major Hazmat Violations in New York Port Inspections
Coast Guard spot checks revealed a 60% hazardous material compliance failure rate in New York and New Jersey port warehouses.
The effort builds...
Reintroduced SHIPS Act Targets Chinese Newbuild Orders
The reintroduced SHIPS for America Act proposes strict penalties on shipowners ordering from Chinese shipyards and mandates increasing cargo transport on US-built ships.
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New Study Reveals Alarming Impact Of Barnacle Biofouling On Shipping Decarbonisation
A recent research study titled "How much could barnacles limit shipping’s decarbonisation?" highlights the significant threat barnacle biofouling poses to global decarbonisation efforts. Published...
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Finalizes Full Acquisition Of Armacup To Bolster Asia-Oceania Presence
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has completed its acquisition of the remaining 35% stake in Armacup, achieving full ownership as of April 30, 2025. The move finalizes...
MOL Opens Washington Office Amid Rising U.S. Maritime Policy Shifts
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), the world’s second-largest fleet operator, has expanded its global footprint by opening a new office in Washington, D.C. This move...
IMO Advances New GHG Regulations And Approves North-East Atlantic ECA
The latest session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) focused on progressing the implementation of the 2023 IMO Greenhouse...