Guidance for Conducting Effective Fire Drills Onboard

Fire drills are a mandatory requirement under SOLAS and a cornerstone of maritime safety, ensuring preparedness, compliance, and crew coordination. Effective fire drills...

Indonesian Coal Exports Rebound as Freight Market Dynamics Shift

Indonesian coal shipments rebounded sharply in August, aided by policy changes and stronger regional demand. Freight markets show mixed trends: Capesize rates remain...

COSCO Reaffirms Service Reliability Amid New U.S. Port Fees

The U.S. Trade Representative announced that new port service fees will apply to Chinese operators, shipowners, and vessels built in China starting October...

Lessons Learned: Cargo Pump Shutdown Linked to Vibration Fatigue

An incident involving an uncoordinated emergency shutdown during tanker cargo operations was reported and analyzed by IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association). What Happened During cargo discharging...

Drewry Maritime Equity Indices Show Mixed Weekly Gains

Drewry Port Equity Index rose 0.4% WoW, with regional operators leading gains. Container Equity Index matched the S&P 500 with a 1.6% weekly...

U.S. LNG Industry Awaits Policy Changes on Shipbuilding Mandate

The Trump administration is reviewing LNG export rules requiring U.S.-built vessels. Industry groups warn the mandate would raise costs and hurt U.S. competitiveness. ...

Pronav Marks Milestone by Adding FSRU to Its LNG Management Portfolio

BSM, through its LNG unit Pronav, has taken on the technical management of its first Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU). The 2019-built...

Cyprus Shipping Chamber Seeks Clarity on New Green Rules

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber has voiced concerns about a proposed bill that aims to strengthen rules for sustainable fuels in the transport sector. The...

Arctic Salvage Underway for Stranded Cargo Ship

A Dutch cargo vessel remains aground in a remote Arctic location more than ten days after it ran onto a shoal. The incident occurred...

High Sulfur Fuel Oil Drives Demand in Jebel Ali

Bunker fuel demand at Jebel Ali in Dubai has shown signs of recovery in August after a summer slowdown. Market sources indicate a steady...