Global Shipbuilding Sees Sharp Reversal In 2025 As Newbuilding Orders Collapse

After a strong surge in 2024, global shipbuilding activity has dramatically reversed course in 2025. According to Xclusiv Shipbrokers, the number of new dry...

Armed Robbery Incident In Chittagong And Ongoing Maritime Vigilance

Recently, an armed robbery incident occurred onboard an LPG tanker anchored at Chittagong ‘C’ Anchorage, Bangladesh. Fortunately, no crew members were harmed and no...

Low Utilization Of Excellent Shipper Certification System Raises Industry Concerns

The excellent shipper certification system, launched in 2020 to support domestic shipping companies, is showing disappointing results. Industry experts are now calling for policy...

SIPG Energy And Argus Partner To Advance Green Fuels At Shanghai...

SIPG Energy and Argus signed an MoU on 18 July in Shanghai to collaborate on green fuels development and market intelligence. The partnership aims...

ALAM Launches Advanced Simulator Hub To Train Future Maritime Leaders

Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM), part of the MISC Group, has inaugurated its Maritime Experiential Learning Centre — a high-tech simulator training facility designed to...

Grimaldi Group Unveils ‘Grande Shanghai’ A Next-Gen Green Car Carrier

The Grimaldi Group has officially named its newest vessel, the Grande Shanghai, at a ceremony held in Jiangsu, China. This marks the launch of the...

New BIMCO Clause Addresses USTR Actions

The Documentary Committee of BIMCO adopted a standard clause aimed at addressing contractual uncertainties that may arise from the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR)...

UK Hits 135 ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers in Major Sanctions Sweep

On 21 July, the UK announced 137 new sanctions to ramp up pressure on Russia’s oil industry and target shadow fleet operations, according to...

Putin Orders FSB Gatekeeping for All Foreign Vessel Arrivals

Foreign vessels will require the approval of Russia's FSB security service to access the country's ports, according to a decree signed by President Vladimir...

Hanwha Philly Secures Landmark LNG Carrier Construction Deal

Hanwha Philly Shipyard has secured a 348 billion won ($250 million) order to build a liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier for Hanwha Shipping LLC,...

New Guidance Reinforces Onboard Movement Standards for UK Ships

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has issued Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 532 (M) Amendment 4, which provides updated guidance to shipowners, operators, managers,...

[Watch] The Dangers of Rope Twisting

The twisting of mooring ropes is a common problem that can reduce the strength of a rope and pose potential safety hazards to the...

Container Shipping Sees Strong Growth as Outlook Turns Uncertain

US Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on Industry Outlook. Global Fleet Grows to 6,766 Ships, 30.8 Million TEU. 2024 Sees 26.7% Surge in New Vessel...

Joint Methanol Bunkering Guidelines Unveiled by Shenzhen and Hong Kong

Cross-Border Guidelines Set for Methanol Bunkering Operations. Unified Safety Standards Rolled Out for Methanol Fuel Ships. Shenzhen–Hong Kong Collaboration Eases Green Fuel Compliance. In...

LNG Shipping Index Falls 1.36% as Market Holds Steady in Low-Volume...

The UP World LNG Shipping Index declined 1.36%, breaking a key support level amid continued low volatility and trading volume. Tsakos Energy Navigation...

BAR Technologies to Equip LR2 Tankers with WindWings

Wind Propulsion Takes Off on LR2 Tankers with BAR Technologies Deal. Union Maritime Orders WindWings for Dual-Fuel LR2 Tankers. BAR’s WindWings to Cut...

Fujairah Bunker Sales Drop 5% in H1 2025

June Bunker Volumes at Fujairah Hit Four-Month Low. Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Gulf Bunker Demand. Fujairah Refuelling Activity Slows Amid Regional Uncertainty. Bunker fuel...

Asia–NAWC Capacity Surge Reverses to Pre-Tariff Levels

  Shipping Lines Scale Back After Short-Lived Demand Spike. Tariff-Pause Boost Fades as Importers Pull Back. Asia–US West Coast Capacity Plans Return to Baseline. The...

New Front in Sanctions War: UK & EU Strike at Shadow...

The United Kingdom and the European Union have escalated their efforts to disrupt Russia's "shadow oil fleet" by imposing sanctions on a UAE-based company...

Dry Bulk Capesize Leads, Tankers Diverge, and US Trade Actions Add...

For the past decade, China has been the undisputed engine of global oil demand growth, accounting for a staggering 60% of the worldwide increase....