New Circular Updates on Vessel Requirements for China & Taiwan

Effective March 31, 2025, vessels with connections to Mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau will be subject to a national security review when applying...

Oman to Establish Middle East’s First Green Ship Recycling Hub

Oman is set to establish the first integrated green ship recycling facility in the Middle East, a move aimed at supporting the country’s 2050...

Hafnia to Acquire 14.45% Stake in TORM for $311M

Tanker operator Hafnia Limited has reached an agreement to purchase approximately 14.1 million A shares in TORM plc, representing about 14.45% of TORM’s issued...

Lessons Learned: Overboard Incident During Draught Mark Check

A bulk carrier incident was reported by Marine Insight, in which a deck officer fell overboard while checking draught marks during cargo loading. The...

36% of Russian Oil Moved by Sanctioned Tankers

Sanctioned tankers lifted 36% of all Russian oil exports in July, handling nearly half of crude shipments. Greek-owned vessels carried 30% of Russia’s...

Judge Rules Google Can Keep Chrome and Android

Google will not be forced to divest Chrome or Android in a landmark antitrust ruling, marking a major win for the company. The...

COSCO SHIPPING Europe Delivers 20,000 Airbus Components to Tanan

COSCO SHIPPING Europe delivered over 20,000 Airbus components from Hamburg to Tanan. The shipment involved a full end-to-end logistics process, including barge, inland,...

Royal Caribbean Launches Next-Gen LNG Cruise Ship, Redefining Cruising

Legend of the Seas is the third Icon Class ship, among the largest cruise vessels ever built. Powered by LNG-capable engines and fuel...

ITF Calls for Action as Seafarers Remain Abandoned in UAE Waters

19 seafarers, including Indians, Bangladeshi, and Ukrainian nationals, were stranded aboard a UAE-based tanker for over 15 months. The vessel has no registered...

Wallenius Marine & KNUD E. HANSEN Unveil the Sleipner RoRo Concept

170m RoRo vessel with 2,720 lane metres capacity (181 trailers), enabled by bow-mounted engine room. Dual-fuel electric powertrain (LNG/LBG/MGO/Biodiesel) and Azipods for superior...

CMA CGM MERCURY Joins 12-Ship Methanol Series with Delivery in South...

CMA CGM has received CMA CGM MERCURY, a 13,000-TEU dual-fuel methanol container ship built by HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in South Korea. ...

Global Shipbuilding Industry Set for $1.2 Trillion Upturn Through 2032

Goldman Sachs forecasts a multi-phase upcycle in global shipbuilding lasting until 2032, fueled by decarbonization, fleet renewal, and trade growth. Chinese shipyards are...

The Maritime Industry Sues Hawaii Over New “Green Fee”

The maritime industry has filed a lawsuit against the state of Hawaii, seeking to block the enforcement of a new climate-related tax that applies...

IMO Secretary-General Visits Panama To Promote Gender Equality

Reports on the official visit of Arsenio Domínguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), to the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA). This visit marks...

Dry Bulk Shipping Outlook Capesize Enjoys A Strong Start To September

It provide an analysis of the current state and future outlook for the dry bulk shipping market, focusing on Capesize vessels. The introduction highlights...

Columbia Group And Pan Marine Launch Joint Venture In Egypt

The formation of Columbia Pan Marine Ship Management Egypt, a new joint venture between global maritime leader Columbia Group and Egypt's Pan Marine Shipping...

How Rogue Waves Strike and Leave Ships All at Sea

The mysterious and destructive power of rogue waves, using the tragic losses of the MS München and MV Derbyshire as starting points. It delves...

A Seafarer’s Guide To Wellbeing On Extended Deployments

Extended deployments at sea are a reality for many seafarers, often lasting longer than scheduled due to global disruptions, port congestion, and unforeseen operational...

How U.S. Pressure is Reshaping Russia’s Oil Market

In the wake of new U.S. tariffs on India, China has become a primary recipient of Russian crude, picking up the slack from a...

The Digital Transition: SIRE 2.0’s First Year of Success and Future...

Since its launch in September 2024, the OCIMF SIRE 2.0 inspection program has completed over 22,000 inspections worldwide across 2,100 ports. This new digital...