Russia Deploys Warships to Escort Shadow Fleet Tankers in Gulf of...
Russia has begun deploying naval ships to escort tankers belonging to its "shadow fleet" through the narrow Gulf of Finland, a move confirmed by...
Powering Qatar’s LNG Ambitions: Nakilat Begins Construction of 17 New Carriers
Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), the Persian Gulf country's leading shipping and maritime player, has officially commenced the construction of 17 new liquefied natural...
Bulk Carrier Stranded Near Klagshamn, No Immediate Oil Spill Detected
On May 25, 2025, a 93-meter-long bulk carrier, loaded with scrap metal, ran aground in Swedish waters near Klagshamn in southern Öresund. The incident...
NYK Unveils “e-Crea,” Japan’s First Fully Battery-Driven Work Vessel
NYK has proudly unveiled Japan's first fully battery-driven work vessel, officially named the "e-Crea." The name, pronounced like the French pastry "éclair," was chosen...
Dry Bulk Market Shows Limited Activity, Freight Futures Decline as Seasonal...
Since early April 2025, the dry bulk market has indeed shown limited activity. Spot indices have largely remained within a broad range, and freight...
U.S. Reportedly Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Healthy Children and Pregnant...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., serving as the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, stated in a video posted to X (formerly Twitter) that the...
Marlink’s 2024 SOC Report Warns of Rising Cyber Threats in Maritime...
Cybercriminals are employing increasingly sophisticated tactics, including AI-driven methods, to target the maritime industry with greater efficiency and impact.
Marlink’s SOC monitored nearly...
IMO Signals End for Conventional Fuels; Scalable Alternatives Still Needed
Scalable zero-emission fuels like e-ammonia and e-methanol hold the greatest promise to meet the shipping sector’s 2040 climate goals, requiring rapid development of...
Why Biofuel Adoption in Shipping Faces Supply and Viability Challenges
Surging biofuel demand in shipping outpaces production capacity for biodiesel and bio-LNG.
Unconstrained demand could exceed 140 million tonnes by 2028, while total...
Global Container Shipping Industry Posts $9.9b Net Income in Q1 2025
Q1 2025 net income was US$9.9 billion, down 36.4% from the previous quarter but up 82% year-over-year.
Earnings drop marks a trend reversal,...