Federal Maritime Commission Suspends Operations in Government Shutdown

Website and online databases remain accessible, but will not be updated. SERVCON system is available, but submissions will not be processed. Filing deadlines...

Week 40 Bunker Market: MABUX Index Shows Port Valuation Shifts

Week 40 saw mixed MDI trends, with 380 HSFO undervaluation across all major ports and Houston nearing full benchmark alignment. VLSFO remained largely...

Seaspan, Genoa Partner on Technical Design for Heavy Polar Icebreaker

Seaspan Shipyards signed a new contract with Genoa Design International to provide design expertise for Canada’s heavy polar icebreaker. The vessel will be...

Qingdao Tanker Scoring & Iraq Exports

New tanker scoring system launched at Qingdao Port terminals with strict bans and point-based penalties. Effect on shadow fleet activity expected to be...

Greek-US Plan to Ship American LNG Soon

Greece and the US are working on a joint plan to transport American LNG via Greek-owned ships. Greek fleet controls nearly a quarter...

Anemoi Rotor Sails Installed on U-Ming’s Grand Pioneer VLOC

U-Ming installs Anemoi Rotor Sails on its Grand Pioneer VLOC, the first Taiwanese owner to adopt the tech. Installation completed in record time...

Zodiac Maritime Expands Fleet Amid Global Challenges

Zodiac Maritime is preparing for its 50th anniversary with a major fleet expansion, including 17 new vessels delivered in 2025 and more on...

Lessons Learned: Anchor-Handling Failure Leading to Gas-Release Incident

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) investigated a gas-release incident in the Gulf of Mexico. The case highlights anchor-handling risks during offshore...

Aarhus Port Strengthens Position as Key Hub Amid Global Market Shifts

Port of Aarhus recorded a 5.3% increase in freight turnover in H1 2025. Container volumes rose sharply by more than 13% year-on-year. Revenue...

DMC Wins Contracts to Equip 14 Multi-Purpose Vessels in India

Damen Marine Components (DMC) has secured contracts for 14 MPVs under construction at Udupi Cochin Shipyard and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. The projects include...