HII Launches ROMULUS Autonomous Vessel Family to Expand Naval Capabilities
Odyssey ACS proven with 6,000+ operational hours across 35 USV platforms.
ROMULUS integrates tech from Shield AI, Applied Intuition, and C3 AI.
Modular...
LNG Transits Through Panama Canal Stay Flat as Cape Route Dominates
Four laden LNG carriers pass the canal, steady from July.
TotalEnergies, Shell and New Fortress Energy cargoes highlight August flows.
Ballast LNG transits...
Contracts Awarded for River Class Destroyer Propulsion Systems
Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded contracts by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. to supply Fixed Built Propellers (FBP) for the Royal Canadian Navy’s River Class...
BWEK Taps bound4blue’s Unique eSAIL® in First LPG Deal
The company has partnered with bound4blue to install a 24-metre eSAIL® on LPG carrier Helena Kosan, marking its first agreement in the LPG...
UP World LNG Shipping Index Weekly Report – Week 36, 2025
The UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) rose 0.34% to 170.70 points, recovering from the prior week’s losses and staying above the key...
South Asian Ship Recycling Markets Struggle Amid Currency Woes And Weak...
The ship recycling markets across the Indian subcontinent remain in a downward spiral, with ongoing financial and industrial pressures dragging sentiment to record lows,...
Marine Insurers Warn Shipowners Of Liability For Sexual Misconduct At Sea
Shipowners may face direct liability for cases of sexual misconduct at sea, especially if they were aware of a perpetrator’s past behaviour, according to...
Marine Insurers Brace For Post-Globalisation Era, Says IUMI President
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has raised concerns about the shifting dynamics of global trade. Speaking at IUMI’s annual conference in Singapore,...
Spain Tightens Measures Against Israel Over Gaza Conflict
Spain has announced a series of new measures aimed at increasing pressure on Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed...
Freighter Runs Aground In Canada’s Northwest Passage
A 173-meter-long freighter has run aground in the Franklin Strait while en route from Asia to Canada, highlighting the persistent navigational challenges of the...
Singapore Advances As A Global Hub For Sustainable Fuels And Carbon...
Singapore is positioning itself at the forefront of the global energy transition by driving growth in four key areas sustainable products, biofuels, alternative maritime...
ClassNK Grants AiP For Ammonia-Fuelled LPG/NH₃ Carrier
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fuelled LPG/NH₃ carrier jointly applied for by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. and MITSUI E&S...
Lessons Learned: Grounding Following Engine Shutdown in South Shore Canal
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigated a grounding incident involving a general cargo vessel in the South Shore Canal of the St....
Ferus Smit Delivers Innovative Ice-Class Cargo Ship with Hybrid Propulsion
Ferus Smit has launched Kolland, a new hybrid ice-class cargo vessel for Erik Thun Group.
The ship measures 89 meters in length and...
IINO Lines Partners INEOS with Delivery of First Dual-Fuel Ethane Carrier
IINO Lines has received its first dual-fuel very large ethane carrier, Iino Ineos Vestá, built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.
The vessel is...
New MOL LNG Carrier Designs Aim for 30% Fuel Savings with...
MOL secured AiP from Lloyd’s Register for two LNG carrier designs equipped with four Wind Challenger units.
The 174,000m³ vessels, developed with Hyundai...
World Shipping Council Revives Cargo Safety Data With 2024 Report
WSC’s 2024 report shows 11.39% of shipments inspected had cargo deficiencies, up from 11% in 2023.
Deficiencies include mis-declared dangerous goods, poor documentation,...
Ningbo Ocean Shipping Strengthens Global Presence with Singapore Subsidiaries
Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd. has announced plans to expand its fleet by establishing two new subsidiaries in Singapore. These entities will be dedicated...
China Establishes System to Import Sanctioned Russian LNG
China appears to be establishing a system to import regular shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, which is...
GMF Report: Kenya Positioned to Lead Zero-Emission Fuel Production
A new report by the Global Maritime Forum (GMF) highlights Kenya's significant potential to become a leader in the production of zero-emission fuels, also...