RightShip Revises Timeline for Vessel Inspection Age Trigger

RightShip has lowered the vessel inspection age threshold from 14 to 10 years. The new policy will be implemented in four phases to...

Cargo Fire in Canary Islands: Two Days to Contain

A cargo fire aboard a freighter at a Canary Islands port was contained after two days of firefighting. The fire started in the...

Thermal Imaging: A Key Tool in Maritime Fire Prevention

The American P&I Club stresses the importance of proactive maintenance and thermal imaging to prevent onboard fires. Thermal imaging helps detect heat signatures...

Ocean Freight Rates Surge as Pre-Lunar New Year Demand Picks Up

Ocean freight rates from Asia to Europe and the Mediterranean increased to US$5,300/FEU, nearing pre-Lunar New Year (LNY) levels. Asia-Europe demand is rising...

CMA CGM Pulls Out of Hamburg Terminal Project

  A proposed partnership between CMA CGM and Eurogate to develop Hamburg's Westerweiterung terminal appears to have fallen through. Hamburg City officials encouraged Eurogate...

South Korea’s $10 Billion Plan to Reinvent Busan Port

South Korea plans to invest $10 billion (14 trillion won) in upgrading Busan Port by 2045. A new port in Changwon will integrate...

AD Ports Group Receives A1 Credit Rating from Moody’s

Moody’s Rating Reflects AD Ports Group’s Strong Financial Performance. Strategic Importance of Khalifa Port and KEZAD Recognized in Credit Rating. AD Ports Group...

MOL Names New LNG Carrier for QatarEnergy

QatarEnergy Expands LNG Fleet with Seven New Vessels. Additional Orders Bring QatarEnergy’s LNG Fleet to 128 Ships. North Field Expansion Drives QatarEnergy’s LNG...

Thordon Bearings Retrofit for McKeil Marine’s Northern Venture

McKeil Marine has operated a diverse fleet serving Canadian waters since 1956. The retrofit prevents oil and grease discharge into the Great Lakes. ...

Methane Emissions from Coal Cargoes from the East Coast of the...

Accurate cargo declarations are required under the IMSBC Code. Monitor and address excessive methane concentrations. Ensure crew and vessel safety through prompt action. The...

Returning Sick and Injured Seafarers Home

Medical repatriation involves returning an injured or ill seafarer to their home country for treatment, focusing on both the welfare of the crewmember...

Car-Carrier Market Faces Correction Amid Changing Global Dynamics

Charter rates for car carriers have declined from the 2023 peak of over $110,000 per day to around $95,000. The correction stems from...

Kongsberg And Transnet Partner For Advanced Maritime Training

Kongsberg Digital has partnered with Transnet to provide advanced simulator technology for the Transnet Academy in Durban, South Africa. This collaboration aims to enhance...

A Win-Win Partnership: Port Of Portland And Harbor Industrial Team Up

The Port of Portland has partnered with Harbor Industrial to operate Terminal 6, the only international container terminal in Oregon. This partnership aims to...

Capesize Market Sees Surge In New Orders

The number of new Capesize vessel orders has increased significantly in 2024 compared to the previous year. While there's growing interest in dual-fuel vessels...

IMO Updates Ballast Water Management Guidelines

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has updated its guidelines on ballast water management to improve compliance and ensure the effective implementation of the Ballast...

The Importance Of Mock Drills In Ship Recycling

GMS has highlighted the importance of emergency mock drills in ship recycling yards. These drills help prepare workers for various emergencies, including fires and...

The International Code Of Signals: A Maritime Lifeline

The International Code of Signals (INTERCO) is a standardized system of communication used by seafarers worldwide to facilitate effective communication, regardless of language barriers....

Port Of Copenhagen Incentivizes Sustainable Shipping Practices

Copenhagen Malmö Port is committed to sustainable maritime operations and has taken steps to reduce its environmental impact and improve port efficiency, according to...

DP World Launches Carbon Reduction Programme in the UK

DP World Trial Could Cut 10,000 Tonnes of Carbon in Six Months. Sustainability in Logistics: DP World’s Plan to Replace Fossil Fuels. Carbon...