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ClassNK Approves Oshima’s Multi-Fuel and OCCS-Ready Bulk Carrier Design

ClassNK has issued approval in principle (AiP) for a concept design of the Multiple Alternative Fuels Ready (Ammonia/Methanol/LNG) and OCCS Ready Bulk Carrier developed...

China Delivers World’s First Methanol Dual-Fuel Intelligent VLCC ‘Kaito’ Ahead of...

China on December 22, 2025 delivered the very large crude carrier (VLCC) “Kaito” in Dalian, Liaoning province, according to CCTV. Chinese reports describe the...

New York Launches $300 Million Port Funding Push for Offshore Wind...

Funding Aims to Strengthen Offshore Wind Manufacturing and Logistics. Industry Faces Regulatory, Financial, and Trade Pressures. Empire Wind Construction Resumes Despite Sector Slowdown. The...

Importance of Ship Maintenance: Strengthening Safety, Efficiency and Compliance

Ship maintenance plays a central role in protecting lives at sea, ensuring operational reliability, and maintaining regulatory compliance. When maintenance standards slip, the consequences...

IMO Adopts New Grain Loading Condition Effective January 2026

New Optional Loading Condition Introduced for Grain Carriage. Changes Apply to Both New and Existing Ships. Shipowners Required to Update Grain Loading Manuals...

EU Urged to Strengthen Support for Green Shipping Fuels as Global...

A group of 20 European clean technology and e-fuel producers has urged the European Commission to strengthen policy support for green shipping fuels. The...

AI System Advances Detection and Reporting of Containers Lost Overboard

AI system uses onboard cameras to detect lost or drifting containers Trials to begin on operational vessels following simulation testing Supports upcoming IMO...

Wärtsilä’s Fuel-Flexible Engines to Power Biodiesel River Tugs for Brazilian Operator

Wärtsilä announced that it will supply main engines for two new pusher tugs being built for AMAGGI, marking another step toward lower-emission inland shipping...

Security Alert: Drones Strike Black Sea Port Facilities and Ships in...

Drone activity has damaged port infrastructure and vessels at a major Black Sea port, raising fresh concerns over maritime safety and operational risks in...

Red Sea Traffic Shows Tentative Recovery as Bab el Mandeb Transits...

Carriers Test Limited Red Sea Returns With Controlled Services. Insurers and Alliances Seek Sustained Calm Before Wider Reopening. Threat Levels Remain Elevated in...