Hong Kong Convention Ushers in New Recycling Challenges for Shipowners

Lloyd’s Register has introduced a new webinar series to help shipowners and recycling facilities understand and meet the requirements of the Hong Kong...

GTT And Hudong-Zhonghua Launch LNG Bunkering Vessel Innovation Project

GTT and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding have initiated a joint innovation project aimed at enhancing the design and performance of LNG bunkering vessels. This collaboration focuses...

Amon Maritime Launches Amon Bulk To Develop Ammonia-Fuelled Bulk Carriers

Norwegian shipping innovator Amon Maritime has launched a new venture, Amon Bulk, aimed at developing some of the world’s first large ammonia-powered bulk carriers. Backed...

Port Of Los Angeles And Belmont Shore To Host Olympic Sailing...

The Port of Los Angeles and Belmont Shore in Long Beach have been confirmed as the official sailing venues for the 2028 Olympic Games,...

ABB to Power Nine Shuttle Tankers with Integrated Energy Systems

ABB will supply its Onboard DC Grid™ power system for nine newbuild shuttle tankers under construction by Samsung Heavy Industries for Brazil’s offshore...

Essential Strategies to Ensure Discharge Compliance in China’s Coastal Waters

Huatai Marine has released updated compliance guidelines to help shipping operators manage water pollutant discharges in Chinese coastal waters. The guidance outlines specific...

Key Amendments And Progress From IMO MSC 110 Session

The IMO concluded its 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110) from June 18–27, 2025. The session led to significant regulatory updates, new...

China Accelerates Green Shipping Transformation Under “Dual Carbon” Goals

China is making significant strides in green maritime transport, with over 1,000 clean energy vessels now in operation and cutting-edge dual-fuel ships entering...

ESS and Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Strengthening Maritime Energy Security

Maritime shipping, which moves up to 90% of global trade and a majority of fossil fuels, remains heavily dependent on oil-based fuels, exposing...

Electronic Warfare Disrupts Global Shipping Amid Israel-Iran War

Nearly 1,000 commercial ships navigating near Iran are facing daily GPS interference due to escalating electronic warfare in the region, especially between Israel and...

Alternative Fuels Lead 19.8M GT in New Orders, Signaling Broader Industry...

Orders for alternative-fuelled vessels reached 19.8 million GT in H1 2025, up 78% from the same period in 2024. The container segment led...

Fear and Speculation Mount After Another Tanker is Hit by Unexplained...

A fully loaded oil tanker suffered a severe and unexplained explosion in its engine room while operating off the coast of Libya, reports Lloyd's...

Global LNG Carrier Demand Crashes, Clouding Outlook Through 2027

New LNG carrier orders have declined by nearly 90% in early 2025 compared to the same period last year. Shipyards face reduced utilization...

Hong Kong Launches Incentive Scheme for Green Maritime Fuel Bunkering

Hong Kong’s Marine Department (MD) has unveiled a Green Maritime Fuel Bunkering Incentive Scheme designed to accelerate the city’s ambition to become a green...

Hanwha Ocean Charts a Polar Course with Next-Gen Icebreaker

Hanwha Ocean has been selected as the preferred bidder to construct South Korea’s next-generation icebreaking research vessel, signaling a major leap in the nation’s...

Split by Standards: The Twin Tides of Green Shipping Regulation

FuelEU Maritime and IMO’s Net-Zero Framework are set to overlap, creating dual compliance requirements. Shipowners face potential cost surges due to parallel GHG...

HKC Sets Sail: The Global Shift in Ship Recycling Begins

The HKC sets comprehensive standards for the safe and eco-friendly dismantling of ships. Its enforcement requires participating nations to meet criteria related to...

Mawei Shipbuilding Signs Deal for Electric Teaching Container Ship

Seacon Shipping Orders Innovative 406 TEU Training Vessel. New Electric Vessel to Combine Cargo Transport and Onboard Education. Battery-Powered Ship Exceeds 2025 Efficiency...

Underwater Explosive Attacks on Oil Tankers Raise Mediterranean Security Fears

Limpet Mine Threat Emerges in Mediterranean Amid Geopolitical Tensions. Pattern of Underwater Attacks Targets Vessels Linked to Russian Port Calls. Explosions in Mediterranean...

LNG Shipping Index Slips Slightly Despite Strong Market Signals

LNG Sector Holds Flat as Long-Term Growth Signals Build. UPI Dips 0.37% While Global Markets Climb. Muted LNG Stock Moves Mask Structural Shift...