China’s First Methanol Dual-Fuel RoRo Vessel “Gang Rong”
China marked a major milestone in sustainable shipping with the maiden voyage of the world’s first 9,300 CEU methanol dual-fuel roll-on/roll-off vessel “Gang Rong.”
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Oil Loadings Resume at Black Sea Terminals After Recent Attacks
After a brief pause following drone assaults, two major oil export terminals on Russia’s Black Sea coast have resumed crude oil loadings. The interruptions...
World Maritime Day 2025: Healthy Oceans Are A Responsibility!
World Maritime Day 2025 focuses on the theme “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.”
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) urges shipping to be...
RAD Eyes Growth in North America with New Expansion
RAD Propulsion, the UK-based innovator in next-generation electric marine propulsion systems, announced its expansion into the USA with the opening of an office in...
IMPA: Remote Pilotage Report Highlights Potential and Pitfalls
The International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) has released the findings of its Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA) into remote pilotage, a concept that has been...
[Watch] Container Port Operations – How are Containers Loaded So Fast?
The container port operations, which involve the loading and unloading of shipping containers, are one of the most important aspects of global shipping.
The operating...
U.S. Naval Surge Heightens Caribbean Security and PNT Risks
Super Typhoon Ragasa Disrupts South China Coastal Ports.
Scarborough Shoal Tensions Escalate Amid Philippine Resupply.
Operators Advised on Navigation, Itinerary, and Shore-Side Risk...
ITOPF Reports Rising Incidents and Focus on Alternative Fuels and ESG
On-site support doubles, including first visit to Solomon Islands for 2021 spill.
Remote technical advice provided for 48 incidents amid emerging maritime risks.
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Bangkokmax 1,800 TEU Ships Gain Ground in Regional Trades
Bangkokmax vessels set the standard for intra-regional and feeder trades.
1,800 TEU class replaces routes once served by 1,100 TEU ships.
Originally built...
GMF Urges Clear Guidelines for IMO Net-Zero Framework
Spiegelenberg highlights the need for guidelines on fuels, rewards, and certification.
Penalties projected to raise $11–12 billion annually by 2030 for transition funding.
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