Boskalis Develops Innovative ‘Windpiper’ For Offshore Projects

Boskalis is leading the development of the ‘Windpiper’, a state-of-the-art vessel designed for offshore rock installation projects. This innovative vessel, created through the conversion...

Bacteria Fuel Cell Could Power Ocean Sensors

The University of Maryland is spearheading an innovative project to develop a microbial fuel cell, Persistent Oceanographic Device Power (PODPower), that harnesses energy from...

Strategic Marine Delivers First Surface Effect Ship (SES) To All Energies...

Strategic Marine has achieved a significant milestone by delivering its first Surface Effect Ship (SES) to All Energies Services (AES). This landmark achievement represents...

Wind-Assisted Propulsion A Key Solution For FuelEU Maritime Compliance

Maritime industry prepares for the implementation of FuelEU Maritime regulations on 1 January 2025, shipowners and operators face mounting pressure to adopt innovative solutions...

Wartime Risk Insurers Driving Global Trade

Increased risks in shipping routes due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine have fueled demand for war risk insurance. London-based specialist...

Inauguration of Yanbu’s New Grain Terminal

A new grain handling terminal in Yanbu started commercial operations on December 22. The terminal is designed for feed grain handling and has...

Ningbo Containerized Freight Index: North American Demand Drives Slight Rise

In the week ending January 3, the Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI), issued by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange (NBSE), stood at 1840.2 points, a...

Guyana Removes Wrecks to Increase Safety for Oil Supply Vessels

Guyana said it is making a concerted effort to clear wreckage from its waterways and improve navigation as the number of ships serving the...

JLR Joins UECC’s BioLNG Initiative for Greener Maritime Logistics

United European Car Carriers (UECC), a Norway-based RoRo transportation provider, has welcomed luxury vehicle manufacturer JLR into its Sail for Change initiative, which promotes...

New Water on Deck Damage Stability Requirements for Ro-Ro Passenger Ships

The European Union has introduced Directive 2023/946, updating the "water on deck" damage stability requirements for ro-ro passenger ships. This amendment aligns EU standards...