SEA-LNG Finds LNG Maturing Faster Than Other Fuels
While LNG-fueled vessels are a step towards cleaner shipping, they represent a small fraction of the global fleet.
LNG technology is rapidly advancing,...
BS MoU Introduces Bulk PSC Data Access for Flag States
Flag States can trial a feature to download inspection data for their vessels in bulk starting January 2025.
Includes inspection data, ship details,...
NORDEN Announces Strategic Vessel Portfolio Optimisation
NORDEN has agreed to sell two older Capesize vessels, NORD POWER and NORD ENERGY, with delivery planned for Q1 2025.
The sale will...
Konecranes Acquires Peinemann Port Services and Container Handling
Konecranes Acquires Peinemann Port Services and Container Handling
Konecranes has finalized the acquisition of Peinemann Port Services and Peinemann Container Handling in Rotterdam.
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Evolving Dynamics of Chinese Shipbuilding
Global shipbuilding orderbook increased by 41% since 2021, driven by post-COVID trade recovery.
China now holds a commanding 65% share of global shipbuilding...
Thoresen Shipping Adopts Sealink NextGen for Fleet Digitalisation
Marlink's Hybrid Network to Power Thoresen Shipping’s Transformation.
Thoresen Shipping Migrates to Advanced Satcom Technology.
Sealink NextGen Enhances Connectivity for Thoresen’s Global Fleet.
Thoresen...
IMO Awards for Exceptional Bravery at Sea 2024
Oil Tanker Crew Hailed for Battling Fire After Drone Strike.
Tugboat Crew Saves Six Lives Amid Hurricane Otis Chaos.
Certificates of Commendation for...
Cargo Ship Stranded Near Coral Reefs in Red Sea
Rescue Teams Battle Weather to Stabilize Stranded Vessel.
Environmental Concerns Rise as Fuel Threatens Fragile Ecosystem.
Efforts are underway to Salvage the Flooded...
Cargo Ship Catches Fire Off Tanjung Laboh
A fire broke out on a Malaysian cargo vessel some distance from Tanjung Laboh on December 2nd. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency responded to...
The Quest For Sustainable Shipping: Challenges And Opportunities
The global shipping industry, which contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, is under pressure to reduce its environmental impact. The International Maritime Organization (IMO)...
Turkish Authorities Impose Penalties For Bunker Smuggling
Turkish customs authorities may impose penalties, including fines and criminal charges, on vessels with excess bunker fuel onboard compared to the declared quantity. This...
Ascenz Marorka’s New Center To Optimize Ship Operations
Ascenz Marorka, a subsidiary of GTT Group, has opened a new Real-Time Fleet Performance Monitoring Centre in Singapore. This center will provide 24/7 support...
Capesize & Panamax Freight Update: Markets Seek Stability Amid Sluggish Activity
Freight markets remain under pressure with limited inquiries, oversupply of tonnage, and sluggish activity across Capesize, Panamax, and Supramax segments, as year-end sentiment weakens...
VLCC Doldrums, Suezmax Tightens, Aframax Steady Amid Uncertainty
VLCC rates plummet amidst market uncertainty, Suezmax tightens in West Africa with limited gains, while Aframax sees steady North Sea activity but remains vulnerable...
The New Viking Vela Joins Award-Winning Fleet Of Sister Ships
The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Classified as a small ship, as...
NYK, KNCC, And JFE Shoji Advance Toward Social Implementation Of CCS
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha ("NYK"), its group company Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers AS ("KNCC"), and JFE Shoji Corporation ("JFE Shoji") have recently completed a...
ReCAAP ISC: Two Incidents Of Armed Robbery 27 November – 2...
Over the past week, 27 November – 2 December, one CAT 4 incident and one CAT 2 incident of armed robbery against ships in...
Two Players Bringing ROV Hull Cleaning Tech to Singapore for ‘Greener’...
UAE-headquartered HullWiper has joined forces with Singapore’s Unidive Subsea to provide its remotely operated vehicle (ROV) hull cleaning technology in Singapore. This solution, which...
COSCO SHIPPING Completes First Methanol Refueling Mission
On November 30, CHIMBUSCO Jiangsu achieved a significant milestone by successfully fueling the new methanol dual-fuel powered 1300TEU container ship “NCL VESTLAND” with 79.5...
China Sets Up Its First International Ship Registry in Hainan
China has opened up its first international ship registry in Hainan province to further boost the island’s development into a free trade port.
International ship...