Q3 2025 Maritime Disruptions: Windward’s Top Seven Trends Shaping Global Shipping
Windward reports that Q3 2025 saw unprecedented disruptions across global shipping, driven by escalating sanctions regimes, deceptive vessel practices, and rising risks in navigation...
Lessons Learned: Accidental Fall Leading to Fatal Injury on Bulk Carrier
This report is based on a safety investigation conducted by the Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) into a fatal accident that occurred on board...
BIMCO and Hong Kong Chamber Unite to Strengthen Global Shipping
BIMCO and the Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping formalized a strategic MoU to enhance global maritime cooperation.
The partnership focuses on dialogue, knowledge...
New Chinese Port Fees Spark Chaos and Immediate Operational Changes for...
The introduction of new Chinese port fees targeting vessels with partial US ownership has created significant confusion and immediate operational challenges for US-listed shipping...
Iranian Tankers End Five Years of Silence with Sudden Resumption of...
The sudden and widespread resumption of accurate Automatic Identification System (AIS) transmissions by Iranian-flagged oil tankers, a practice unseen since 2018, is a significant...
Baltic Exchange Launches New Aframax Tanker Benchmarks TD28 and TD29
The Baltic Exchange has introduced two new Aframax tanker benchmarks to reflect the significant growth in Canadian crude oil exports to the Asia-Pacific region,...
Deadly Tanker Fire in Batam, Indonesia, Claims 10 Lives
A major incident occurred at a shipyard in Indonesia's Riau Islands province, resulting in multiple casualties among repair workers.
Incident Summary
A fire broke out on...
HMM Invests $2.3 Billion in Twelve New Eco-Friendly LNG Container Ships
HMM, South Korea’s largest shipping company, has announced a major investment in its fleet expansion and green technology by ordering new eco-friendly container ships...
Mormugao Port to Sign 24 MoUs for Capacity Expansion and Smart...
The Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) is leveraging the India Maritime Week 2025 event to secure significant investments and advance its long-term strategy for capacity...
ITF Highlights National Security Importance Of Domestic Maritime Policies
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has released a new briefing emphasizing that strong domestic maritime policies are essential for national security. The report...


















