Hanwha Group, HMM, And Korean Register Join Forces To Advance Carbon-Neutral

In a significant step toward decarbonizing global shipping, four affiliates of South Korea’s Hanwha Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with HMM...

HRDD Secures Major FSO Retrofit Contract With Greece’s Sahara World Carrier...

China’s Huarun Dadong Dockyard Co., Ltd. (HRDD) has signed a significant retrofitting contract with Greek shipowner Sahara World Carrier Shipmanagement for the Century floating...

China Launches Its Largest Fully Electric Bulk Carrier “Gezhouba”

China has launched its largest fully electric bulk carrier, the Gezhouba, marking a major milestone in the country’s push to decarbonize inland waterway transport....

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...