LNG Emerges as Top Fuel Choice Under MEPC 83 Rules
SEA-LNG has completed its initial analysis of the IMO Net-Zero Framework following MEPC 83. The SEA-LNG coalition, which spans the entire LNG value chain,...
Freightos: China-US De-Escalation May Spur Early Peak Season
The recent 90-day de-escalation in U.S.-China tariffs, effective from May 14, 2025, is poised to significantly impact global supply chains, potentially triggering an early...
World’s First Commercial-scale e-methanol Plant Opens in Denmark
Shipping sector seeks to curb emissions.
Maersk, Lego, and Novo Nordisk to be e-methanol customers.
Cost is one of the biggest challenges of...
GTT and Ascenz Marorka Partner with CMES for LNG Fleet
LNG Carriers to Feature GTT’s Mark III Flex and Ascenz Marorka’s Digital Solutions.
CMES’s First Fully-Owned LNG Carriers Scheduled for Delivery.
CMES Highlights...
New Standards Enhance Container Ship Safety
Lashing Software Enhances SOLAS Cargo Securing Compliance.
BoxMax Notation Updated to Meet IACS UR C6 Standards.
UR C7 Sets New Standards for Container...
NTSB Identifies Debris as Cause of Steering System Failure
Vessel Collides with Navigational Aid in St. Mary's River.
Steering Alarms Overlooked Due to Apparent Rudder Response.
Control Motor Obstructed by O-Ring-Type Material.
The...
EU Approves 17th Sanctions Package Against Russia
189 More Tankers Blacklisted for Aiding Oil Evasion.
Sanctions Target 75 Individuals and 30 Companies.
EU Bans Export of Chemicals Used in Missile...
CIC Targets Crew Wages and Employment Conditions
Campaign Coordinated by Bulgaria with Global MoU Support
Georgia Participates for Training Ahead of MLC Enforcement
635 Inspections Conducted Across 626 Ships
From 1...
Yang Ming Highlights Tariff Impact on Trade Volumes in Q1 Report
Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming reported total revenues of US$1.38 billion in the first quarter of 2025. The company also noted that container volumes...
Cutting-Edge DynaMoor Technology Tested in Japan to Enhance Port Safety and...
On May 13th, 2025, a collaborative effort between Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), JERA Co., Inc. (JERA), and Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure (TMI)...
Global Economic Uncertainty and Oil Volatility Impact Dry Bulk Shipping
The current global economic landscape is characterized by significant volatility and uncertainty, as you've rightly described. The initial cautious optimism surrounding China's property market...
Don’t Let This Happen to You: Coast Guard Highlights Critical Fire...
The Coast Guard has identified a persistent safety issue related to fixed gas fire extinguishing systems on vessels. They have observed multiple instances where...
China’s Bonded Bunker Sales Surge in April Amid HSFO Rally
China's bonded bunker fuel sales showed a significant increase in April, growing by 7.8% month-on-month, driven by improved shipping demand.
LSFO output continued...
Fincantieri Soars in Q1 2025 with 35% Revenue Surge
Fincantieri posted a record-breaking Q1 2025 with €2.4 billion in revenues and a 54% jump in EBITDA, driven by strong cruise, defense, and...
Russia Charts Ambitious Course for Shipbuilding Through 2050
Russia plans to build over 1,600 civilian vessels by 2036 under a newly updated shipbuilding strategy.
More than 500 billion rubles will be...
Crowley’s LNG-Powered Containership Copán Begins Service from JAXPORT
Copán, the second LNG-powered vessel in Crowley’s Avance Class, has entered commercial service from Jacksonville, Florida (JAXPORT).
Designed for fast, efficient cargo transport...
ABS Chief Highlights Advanced Strategies to Boost Shipbuilding at MIT Symposium
ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki presented a framework for sustainable manufacturing at MIT’s “A Vision for New Manufacturing” symposium.
He emphasized...
Trade Reset Brings Cautious Optimism To Dry Bulk Market
The recent easing of trade tensions between the United States and China has generated renewed optimism for the dry bulk shipping sector. While challenges...
Three Armed Robbery Incidents Reported In Singapore Strait
Between 6-12 May 2025, three incidents of armed robbery were reported to the ReCAAP ISC in Asia. These incidents took place off Pulau Cula,...
SinoBunker Completes China’s Largest Marine Biofuel Bunkering Operation
China Shipping & Sinopec Suppliers Co Ltd (SinoBunker) has successfully carried out China’s largest marine biofuel bunkering operation to date, marking a major milestone...
