China Imposes Exit Bans on U.S. Government Employee and Wells Fargo...
A U.S. Department of Commerce employee is currently barred from leaving China.
A Wells Fargo banker, also a U.S. citizen, is facing criminal...
NGO Shipbreaking Platform Highlights Key Shortcomings in the HKC
At least five workers were injured during shipbreaking activities on South Asian beaches in Q2 2025, as 74 ships were dismantled globally.
The...
Strategic Marine Expands South Korean Reach with Yeosu Ocean Delivery
Strategic Marine has completed its first delivery to South Korea, supplying a 27m Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) to Yeosu Ocean Co., Ltd.
The...
LNG Carrier Scrapping Rises as Industry Awaits Rebound in New Orders
The number of LNG carriers scrapped in 2025 has already matched the total for 2024, signaling an accelerating phase-out of aging vessels.
Despite...
Israeli Strikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah Port Mark Escalation in Conflict with...
The conflict in the Red Sea and surrounding regions continues to escalate, with the Israeli military conducting a fresh attack on Houthi targets in...
Philippines Launches the First-Ever Methanol-Powered KAMSARMAX Bulk Carrier
TSUNEISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES (CEBU), Inc. launched the world’s first methanol dual-fuelled KAMSARMAX bulk carrier on 17 July 2025 in the Philippines.
The vessel...
MARAD Awards $8.75 Million to Boost U.S. Shipyards Amid Push for...
The U.S. Maritime Administration has granted $8.75 million to 17 small shipyards across 12 states to strengthen maritime infrastructure.
This year’s funding marks...
Beyond Narco-Submarines: Marshall Islands Details Diverse Drug Concealment Methods
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has issued a warning regarding the escalating use of commercial vessels for illicit drug trafficking,...
Decoding FuelEU Maritime: Essential Insights on Fuel Allocation, Methane Slip, and...
The FuelEU Maritime regulation, which came into force on January 1, 2025, is a cornerstone of the European Union's "Fit for 55" package, aiming...
Dry Bulk Sector Sees Unexpected Gains Driven by Panamax Surge and...
The dry bulk market is currently experiencing an unexpected surge, particularly in the Panamax segment, defying earlier bearish outlooks for 2025. This momentum, while...