LR Approves SOFC-Equipped LNG Carrier Concept by MOL and SHI
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) for the...
Lloyd’s Register Certifies Jotun’s Hull Skating Technology in Industry First
Lloyd's Regiseter (LR) has awarded the world’s first Recognised Enhanced Antifouling Type Approval to Jotun's SeaQuantum Skate antifouling coating.
The approval, announced at...
Shipping Investment Slows Amid Tariffs and Environmental Pressures
Geopolitics puts industry at an inflection point, redefines trade routes.
New ships must be ready for 2030s-2040s.
Aging fleet is an environmental time...
AI Transforms Maritime Industry with Autonomous Ship Technology
Autonomous Ships and AI Set Course for a New Maritime Era.
AI Revolutionises Fleet Management, Navigation, and Port Operations.
Autonomous Vessels Gain Momentum...
India Drafts Maritime Rules to Meet IMO Emission Targets
New Maritime Regulations to Reshape India’s Ports and Shipyards.
India Plans Green Fuel Norms and Carbon Pricing for Shipping Sector.
IMO Compliance to...
Japanese Shipbuilders Begin Joint Study on Hydrogen Carriers
Kawasaki, Imabari, JMU Team Up for Hydrogen Carrier Project.
Japan Launches Study on Collaborative Hydrogen Shipbuilding.
Liquefied Hydrogen Carriers at Core of New...
Floating Nuclear Data Centers Proposed to Power AI Growth
ABS Explores Offshore Nuclear-Powered AI Data Centres
Nuclear Barges Could Ease Grid Strain from AI Boom
New Study Details Design of Floating Nuclear...
Panama Removes 650 Vessels to Enforce Sanctions
214 Ships Delisted in One Year Amid Tougher Flag Rules.
Panama Responds to UANI Over Iran Oil Trade Accusations.
One in Five Suspected...
Proactive Safety in Crane Operations
A cargo operation involving steel pipes nearly resulted in significant vessel and cargo damage due to poor crane control, prompting the use of...
Rotterdam’s Leap Toward a Sustainable, High-Speed Port Patrol Fleet
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has introduced RPA ZERO, a fully electric hydrofoil patrol vessel, as part of its fleet renewal and sustainability...
Digital Queueing System Cuts Maritime Emissions by Up to 24%, Study...
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara found that digital queueing systems for container ships can reduce GHG emissions by 16–24%.
The intervention is low-cost,...
Europe’s Pivot from Russian Gas Reshapes LNG Trade, but Not Without...
Europe is set to end Russian gas and LNG imports by 2027, supported by long-term contracts with alternative suppliers.
Drewry projects Europe’s contracted...
Collision in Western Scheldt Involving Inland and Container Vessels
On 30 May at approximately 14:15, the Belgium-flagged inland vessel Beringzee collided with the UK-flagged container ship Containerships Nord in the Western Scheldt,...
Global Liner Performance Up, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Top Performers
Sea-Intelligence has released Issue 165 of its comprehensive Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, providing an in-depth analysis of schedule reliability figures up to and...
IMO’s Net-Zero Push Faces Financial Headwinds and Implementation Complexities
Maritime executives attending an industry event on June 2, 2025, voiced significant concerns about the shipping sector's struggle to meet stringent international regulations on...
East and West Africa Crude Tanker Markets Face Bearish Sentiment and...
The crude tanker market indeed experienced a "disappointingly weak first quarter" in 2025, failing to see the strong winter market many had anticipated. While...
Humanitarian Crisis at Sea: Ship Abandonment Cases Jump by Nearly 33%
The global maritime industry is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, with a significant surge in cases of vessel abandonment. By May 2025, a startling...
The AI Paradox: How Shipping’s Decarbonization Tool Faces Its Own Environmental...
The potential of AI to revolutionize operational efficiency across variousThe integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into various sectors, including shipping, presents a significant paradox:...
Fatigue Among Cargo Seafarers Rises Despite Rest Regulations
New Study Reveals Sleep Deprivation Challenges for Seafarers.
Cargo Ship Grounding Highlights Risks of Crew Fatigue.
Work-Related Anxiety Intensifies Sleep Issues for Senior...
Shipping’s Urgent Path to Net Zero
Fuel Flexibility Powers Maritime Decarbonisation.
Taking Action Now to Avoid Costly Delays.
Digital Innovation Drives Efficiency and Emissions Cuts.
Shipping plays a crucial role...
