Marlow Launches 24/7 Seafarer Support Service for Seafarers

Marlow Partners with ISWAN to Provide 24/7 Support for Crew Members. New Seafarer Helpline Offers Confidential Emotional Assistance. Marlow Expands Commitment to Seafarer...

Transport Malta Updates Registration Guidelines for Maltese Ships

New Seaworthiness Criteria for Maltese Ships Under the 2025 Act Older Ships Face Stricter Registration Rules Under New Guidelines Pre-Registration Inspection Fees Announced...

China-US Freight Struggles as Tariffs Shift Global Trade

Southeast Asia Sees 20% Increase in US Freight Demand. Southeast Asia Faces Potential Congestion and Equipment Shortages. China-US Air Cargo Rates Stable, But...

Adora Flora City Floated Out by China’s SWS

Adora Cruises Expands with 341-Meter Flagship Vessel. New Cruise Ship Equipped with Emission-Cutting Tech. International Voyages to Begin from Guangzhou in 2027. The float-out...

Russian Shadow Tanker Incident Alarms Finland

Multiple Shadow Fleet Ships Detected in the Gulf of Finland. Finland Urges Action After Baltic Subsea Cable Incidents. Estonia Vows Tough Measures Against...

New Fire Response Guidelines for Vehicle Carriers

The Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum has released updated fire response guidelines to enhance preparedness for vehicle fires, including those involving lithium-ion battery-powered vehicles. ...

Swedish Club outlines U.S. Port Fees Structure and Implementation Timeline

The U.S. will begin charging port fees on Chinese-built and Chinese-operated vessels from October 2025, after a 180-day grace period. Fees will gradually...

Holland Shipyards Christens Two Wind-Assisted Coasters

Dutch shipbuilder Holland Shipyards Group christened Waalvliet and Rijnvliet, two new wind-assisted diesel-electric coasters, on April 17, 2025. Commissioned by Hartel Shipping and...

Hanwha Ocean’s Q1 Profit Soars on Strong Sales and Operational Performance

Hanwha Ocean Co. reported a 322.9% surge in net income in Q1 2025, reaching 215.7 billion won (US$149.8 million). Operating profit jumped 388.8%...

US, Japan to Explore Dual-Use Shipbuilding

U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan is advocating for dual-use shipbuilding with Japan and South Korea to boost maritime capacity and counter China's expanding...