New 13,000 DWT Multi-Purpose Cargo Carrier “BBC Santiago” Ready For Service

The "BBC Santiago," a 13,000 DWT multi-purpose cargo carrier recently ordered by Germany’s Briese Group, has completed its final sea trials in China. Built...

Capesize Market Drives BDI Recovery

BIMCO's "Shipping Number of the Week" highlights the recent recovery of the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) in November. This indicates an uptick in global...

VLCC Activity Picks Up In Saudi Arabia

There has been an increase in VLCC activity at Saudi ports in November. More tankers are loading crude oil from Saudi Arabia, and a...

Cargo Ship Banned From Australian Ports Due To Dangerous Goods Stowage...

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has barred a cargo ship from entering Australian ports for six months after repeated violations of safety regulations...

Understanding The Implications Of FuelEU Maritime

The FuelEU Maritime regulation, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships, will come into effect on January 1, 2025. Shipping companies will...

Improper Use Of Work Equipment Leads To Injuries In Fish Farming...

Recent accident reports to the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) have highlighted the dangers of misusing work equipment for unintended purposes. Two companies were found...

Euroseas Expands Fleet With New Orders And Reports Q3 Financial Results

Greek container shipping company Euroseas has announced new vessel orders and shared its financial results for Q3 2024. The company, which operates a fleet...

Unlocking Big Wins with Small Steps in Emissions Reduction

Timely maintenance reduces fuel consumption and prevents issues. Postponing unnecessary maintenance saves costs and emissions. Service Agreements: Partnering with experts boosts efficiency and...

Container Lines Report Record Profits in Q3 2024

Shipping Sector Sees 164% Profit Surge in Q3, Reversing 2023 Losses Container Shipping Hits Largest Volume Quarter Ever in Q3 2024 Red Sea...

Damen Introduces the CF 5000: A Product of Continual Evolution

CF 5000 Sets New Standards for Fuel Efficiency and Cargo Flexibility Damen Expands CF Series with New 7000m³ Capacity CF 5000 Vessels Damen’s...

Port of Los Angeles Sets Record with Over 900,000 TEUs in...

Port of Los Angeles Shatters Monthly Cargo Volume Records in 2024 Empty Container Volumes Surge 38% at Port of Los Angeles New Tariffs...

Navigator Holdings Expands Fleet with Two Additional Gas Carriers

Navigator Gas Exercises Option to Build Two New Ethylene Carriers New Additions Strengthen Navigator’s Global Liquefied Gas Operations Navigator Holdings to Receive Two...

Navigare Orders Four Diesel-Electric GADUS Ships

Dutch shipbuilder Thecla Bodewes Shipyards has signed a contract with Navigare Shipping to construct four diesel-electric GADUS vessels, reported at a maritime conference...

ABS and KOMERI Collaborate to Advance Marine and Offshore Technologies

ABS and the Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI) have signed an agreement to enhance technology research and development in shipbuilding and marine...

DCoC Signatories Unite for Maritime Security

The DCoC-JA workshop (10–21 November 2024) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, focused on combating piracy, armed robbery, and other maritime threats. Participants included government...

Key Technologies To Support The Maritime Clean Energy Transition

Alternative fuels, vessel design optimization and energy efficiency improvements through electrification led the discussion at the second annual ABS Singapore Technology Forum, reports ABS. Titled...

Taiwan Navigation Advances Fleet Renewal Program, Places Order For Two Ultramax...

On November 19, Taiwan Navigation placed an order with Oshima Shipbuilding for two 64,000 dwt Ultramax bulk carriers at a maximum cost of US$39...

Oceanus Aurora Equipped with Norsepower Rotor Sails for Sustainable Shipping

Norsepower Rotor Sails have been installed on the VLGC Oceanus Aurora to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and costs. The installation, reported by Borealis,...

The World’s Largest Dual-Fuel LNG-Powered Ultra-Large Container Ship Successfully Undocks

On November 20, the world's largest 24,000 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered and dual-fuel ultra-large container ship built by Hudong-Zhonghua, a subsidiary of China...

Evergreen Orders 60,500 New Containers For Growing Liner Fleet

Filings to the Taiwan Stock Exchange say 23,000 containers have been ordered from CXIC Group, 21,000 from Guangdong Fuwa Equipment Manufacturing and 16,500 from...