[Podcast] Implementation of Autonomous Navigation

As autonomous technologies rapidly evolve, institutions like Texas A&M University are pioneering research into how the technologies can be virtually verified and validated before...

Al Seer Marine Expands Fleet with Modern MR Tankers Duo

Tabit has secured AED 170.3 million (USD 46.3 million) time charter with HMM Co. Ltd for a five-year term. Rigel has been delivered...

Cummins Methanol-Ready Engine Gets AIP

Cummins' methanol-ready QSK60 engine gains DNV AIP for IMO II and III compliance. Cummins plans methanol retrofit kits for diesel-electric systems post-2028. Exploring...

Drewry: World Container Index Drops 3% This Week

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 3% to $2,541 per 40ft container this week. Detailed assessment for Thursday, 06 March 2025 The Drewry WCI composite index...

NYK & DSIC Sign Deal for 33,000 DWT Deck Carrier

In a significant development, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (DSIC), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has entered into a contract with NYK...

MOL Grows Cruise Business with Purchase of Seabourn Vessel

MOL has purchased a second luxury cruise ship from Seabourn. Seabourn Sojourn will be operated by MOL Cruises, Ltd. under a new name...

HD KSOE Secures $312 Million Order for Two Ethane Carriers

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received a KRW 458.8 billion (US$312 million) order from an Asian shipping company for...

China Advances Deep-Sea Research with New Facility in Guangzhou

China has commenced construction of a deep-sea research facility in Guangzhou to explore extreme marine environments and develop sustainable ocean resources. The facility...

LR: Dual-Fuel Conversion Regulations Eased in 2024

The maritime industry advanced in retrofitting ships for alternative fuels in 2024, but a lack of incentives threatens widespread adoption. Due to limited...

Canada’s Crude Exports Surge Amid Trans Mountain Expansion and Trade Shifts

Canadian crude exports rose 59% to 618 kbpd, driven by the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion. Vancouver now handles 60% of shipments, boosting exports...