The transfer of 150,000 tons of crude oil (approximately 1,000,000 barrels) from the Greek-owned tanker Sounion to the tanker Delta Blue was successfully completed...

Transport Malta reports an incident where the tipping of loose steel plates caused crew injury on a chemical tanker. What happened On 21 November 2023, while...

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved the draft of interim guidelines for the safe use of ammonia as marine fuel. The Ammonia...

ILO and IMO have adopted new guidelines for the prevention of unfair treatment and criminalization of seafarers at a meeting held in Geneva...

A revolutionary vessel design with a novel aft layout could reduce a vessel’s environmental impact and promote efficient operations. Craig Carter, Thordon Bearings Vice President...

Hafnia, in collaboration with its joint-venture partner Socatra of France under the partnership name Ecomar, is set to receive the first of four dual-fuel...

The Nordic Roadmap project has introduced a transformative strategy, the Fuel Transition Roadmap for Nordic Shipping, aiming to decarbonize the region’s shipping industry. The...

Greek shipping company TMS Group, owned by George Economou, has placed an order for four 7,900 TEU containerships to be constructed at HJ Shipbuilding's...

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Center for Environmental Compliance to advance marine environmental...

Wire rope is an essential element in maritime operations, particularly for cranes used in lifting and transporting cargo. Its complexity and critical role as...

Castor Maritime Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRM), a diversified global shipping company, has entered into an agreement to sell the M/V Ariana A, a 2005-built containership...

A five-step approach ensures safe rigging and lifting operations. The guidance compares stability assessment methods like Virtual CoG, Kaps, and numerical simulations. Offers...

Officially launched at Port of Tyne, linking Tyneside with the Port of IJmuiden in Amsterdam. Part of a government-backed initiative introduced by Maritime...

COSCO SHIPPING unveiled “Nordic Fish Express” in Rotterdam, offering flexible and personalized services tailored to the seafood industry, especially for Asian markets. The...

Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) secures over US$120 million in federal grants to enhance sustainability and operational efficiency at Savannah and Brunswick ports. Key...

Delivery of advanced equipment, including four Super Post-Panamax ZPMC Quay Cranes and six electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry (eRTG) cranes. Enhanced capabilities for handling twin...

The IMO's 109th Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 109) session focuses on pressing maritime safety challenges, including Red Sea attacks, autonomous ships, and emissions...

NYK Line has obtained Approval in Principle (AiP) from ClassNK for a cutting-edge cable-laying vessel design. The vessel is part of a solution...

An oil tanker and a container ship collided in the Strait of Gibraltar on December 3rd. Fortunately, no injuries or oil spills were reported,...

Shipping rates from Asia to the US West Coast increased in early December due to several factors. These include frontloading of shipments ahead of...