EUKOR Renews Contract with Hyundai Motor Group and Kia Motor Group

EUKOR Car Carriers, part of Wallenius Wilhelmsen, has renewed its contract with Hyundai Motor Car and Kia Motor Car, increasing the duration and...

Strategies For Addressing Harassment On Ships

Addressing sexual harassment, in the maritime industry requires a multi-faceted approach that emphasizes training, reporting mechanisms, support networks, and policy enforcement. Below are some...

UK Implements Prohibition on Heavy Fuel Oil in Arctic Waters

UK Maritime Guidance Note (MGN) 704: Published by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the note highlights amendments to MARPOL Annex I, introducing...

Sebastian von Hardenberg Named CEO of BSM

Sebastian von Hardenberg will assume the role of CEO of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) effective January 1, 2025. Ian Beveridge will continue as...

AD Ports Group Finalizes Noatum Integration

AD Ports Group completed its largest corporate restructuring, integrating the assets of Spain-based Noatum Group into its operations. The restructuring consolidates Noatum’s global...

China Delivers Independently-Developed Deep-Sea Scientific Research, Archaeological Vessel

A Chinese shipbuilding firm on Thursday delivered the country's first comprehensive scientific research ship designed for global deep-sea exploration, including summer operations in the...

Shipping Firms Expect Profits Despite Declining Freight Rates and Rising Dollar...

The shipping industry is expected to report solid profits despite deteriorating market conditions due to the rise in the won-dollar exchange rate. While many...

IMO’s Update on SOLAS II-2/9 with IACS Fire Safety Guidance

The International Maritime Organization has issued a document submitted by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) titled "Review and Update of SOLAS Regulation...

India’s Top maritime figures Visit South Korea’s Big Three Shipyards

A high-level Indian delegation visited HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI)’ shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea, on Dec. 3, marking a significant step in...

PSA Singapore Hits 40m TEU Mark

PSA Singapore (PSA) has reached a significant milestone, handling over 40 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in 2024. This new record surpasses PSA’s previous...