Toxicity vs. Carbon Neutrality: The Complex Case for Ammonia in Shipping
Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) is a colorless, lightweight, and toxic gas. Its chemical structure, lacking carbon, classifies it as a zero-carbon fuel. However, its toxic...
Bintulu LNG Outage Forces Relets, Triggering Significant Decline in Asia-Pacific Freight
Global LNG freight rates experienced a significant drop on April 16th. Sources with direct knowledge of the situation reported that at least three of...
Stolt-Nielsen Finalizes Full Acquisition of Avenir LNG, Strengthening Energy Logistics
The full acquisition of Avenir LNG Limited by Stolt-Nielsen Limited signifies a pivotal move to strengthen Stolt-Nielsen's standing as a major force in global...
European Container Market Sees Sharp Decline In Q1 2025 Amid Rate...
The first quarter of 2025 was a challenging period for the European container shipping industry, marked by a sharp contraction in spot freight rates,...
Oman And Europe Forge Green Hydrogen Corridor Via Duqm–Amsterdam–Duisburg Route
In a significant step toward clean energy cooperation, eleven key players from Oman, the Netherlands, and Germany have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA)...
Lloyd’s Register And Pusan National University Unite To Advance Liquefied Hydrogen...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hydrogen Ship Technology Center at Pusan National University (PNU) in Korea,...
Loss Prevention Guide to Hull Fouling Explained
Hull fouling occurs when marine organisms like barnacles, algae, and mussels attach to a vessel's underwater hull, significantly affecting ship performance.
Warm tropical...
Fujairah Marine Fuel Sales Rebound Strongly In March 2025
Marine fuel sales at the Port of Fujairah, the world’s third-largest bunker hub, saw a robust recovery in March 2025, rising 15.5% month-on-month to...
Construction Begins on First Two of Seven VLGCs in South Korea
On April 14, 2025, Solvang marked a historic milestone with the steel-cutting of the first two Panamax VLGCs (Hulls 3458 and 3459) at...
Greece Submits Maritime Spatial Plan Following EU Criticism
Greece has submitted its maritime spatial plan, a key move aimed at enhancing the sustainable use and protection of its marine resources. This development...
US Firm Unveils 150-Foot Drone Ship with Massive Payload and Long...
Texas-based Saronic Technologies has introduced the Marauder, a 150-foot medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) designed for long-range and versatile missions, with a 40-metric-ton...
NJZ Launches High-Tech Stainless Steel Chemical Tanker For European Market
Nanjing Jinling Zhonghua Shipbuilding (NJZ) has successfully launched a 135-meter duplex stainless steel chemical tanker, marking a significant milestone as the company's first high-tech...
Wärtsilä to Retrofit Engines on Ulusoy Sealines Bulk Carriers for Enhanced...
Wärtsilä will upgrade the RT-flex main engines on two Ulusoy Sealines bulk carriers, enhancing performance and aligning with modern emission standards.
The retrofit...
MSC Becomes First Global Carrier to Operate 900 Vessels
MSC has officially become the first global container carrier to operate a fleet of 900 vessels, following the delivery of the LNG-powered MSC...
EU Faces Challenges in Aligning Maritime Emissions Rules
EU and IMO Strive for Alignment on Maritime GHG Emission Rules.
Shipping Industry Faces Overlap in EU and IMO Emissions Regulations.
Brussels Eyes...
West Africa Becomes Key Destination for European Gasoline
European Gasoline Flows Shift Toward West Africa Amid Market Realignment.
West Africa Overtakes US as Key Destination for European Gasoline in 2025.
Gasoline...
U.S. Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Chinese Refinery Over Iranian Oil Trade
New U.S. Sanctions Disrupt Iran's Shadow Fleet and Oil Trade Networks.
Treasury Sanctions Chinese Firm, Global Entities for Aiding Iran’s Oil Sales.
Billion-Dollar...
IMO Highlights Global Spill Response Strategy at INTERSPILL 2025
Red Sea Lessons, Alternative Fuels, and DEI Shape IMO’s Agenda at INTERSPILL.
IMO Calls for Regional Unity and Inclusive Action at INTERSPILL 2025.
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ABB Dynafin Propulsion Concept Validated by MARIN
ABB Dynafin Achieves 81% Efficiency in Full-Scale Open Water Tests.
MARIN Validates ABB’s Bio-Inspired Ship Propulsion System.
Whale-Inspired Propulsion from ABB Shows Real-World...
Lessons Learned: Container Explosion While Underway
Transport Malta MSIU issued an investigation report on the cargo explosion onboard a container ship while underway in February 2020. The investigation established that...
