IMO Net-Zero Framework Delay Raises Uncertainty for Maritime Fuel Transition

Fossil Fuels Likely to Remain Dominant Amid Regulatory Uncertainty. Industry Warns Delay Could Slow Maritime Low-Carbon Transition. LNG Gains Competitiveness as Green Fuel...

Nuclear Propulsion Gains Momentum as Shipping Looks to Decarbonize

Automation and Modular Design Key to Safety and Public Acceptance. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen Calls for Global Coordination and Innovation. Predictable Regulatory Frameworks Essential for...

Crude Freight Rates Surge on Sanctions and Regulatory Disruptions

  VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax Rates Surge to Multi-Month Highs. Global Crude on Water Reaches Record Levels in October. China’s Special Port Fees and...

Sweden Boards Ship Over Baltic Waste Dumping

Minister Confirms Coast Guard Action Off Gothenburg. Bohlin Praises Maritime Surveillance Against Environmental Crimes. Baltic Sea Pollution Remains an Ongoing Enforcement Challenge. Swedish authorities...

BIMCO Pushes for Continuity as IMO Delays Net-Zero Framework Adoption

Three Uncontroversial MARPOL Annexe VI Amendments Expected at MEPC 84. BIMCO Highlights Need for Tacit Acceptance Procedure in Future NZF Adoption. IMO’s Decision...

DNV: Deficiencies in CO2 Fire-extinguishing Systems

DNV has recently identified cases where CO₂ fire extinguishing systems had multiple depleted CO₂ cylinders, potentially compromising fire safety and vessel integrity. DNV has identified...

Second Edition of Ship-to-Ship Transfer Guide Published

The Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) and the Society of International Gas Tanker and...

Suez Route Revival Could Jolt Global Shipping and Choke European Hubs

Following the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Sea-Intelligence has released an analytical report examining the potential effects on global container shipping if carriers...

‎Liberia, China Strengthen Maritime Education, Training Ties

In a deepening maritime cooperation between Liberia and China, the Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Cllr. Neto Zarzar...

Drewry WCI Climbs 3% Amid Fresh GRI Push by Carriers

Drewry’s World Container Index increased 3% to $1,746 per 40ft container this week. Detailed assessment for Thursday, 23 Oct 2025 The Drewry World Container Index...