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ClassNK Grants First General Design Approval for Low-Pressure LCO₂ Cargo Tank

ClassNK has issued the world’s first General Design Approval for a low-pressure liquefied CO₂ cargo tank that removes the need for post-weld heat treatment. The approval verifies compliance at the detailed design level...

CMA CGM Sets Suez Return on India–US East Coast Service

A major carrier will reroute its India–Pakistan–US East Coast service through the Suez Canal, both eastbound and westbound. The change cuts full loop transit time by around two weeks compared with routing via...

Italy Completes First Ship-to-Ship Bio-LNG Bunkering in Genoa

Italy has carried out its first ship to ship bio-LNG bunkering operation at the Port of Genoa. The operation marks a milestone for ferry routes in the country as bio-LNG becomes part of...

WMU Launches Global Research Initiative To Tackle Seafarer Abandonment

The World Maritime University (WMU) has launched a groundbreaking research project aimed at addressing the persistent issue of seafarer abandonment a problem that continues to affect maritime workers worldwide. Supported financially by Saudi Arabia’s...

Anglo-Eastern Leads Industry Shift With AI-Powered Situational Awareness Across 750+ Ships

Anglo-Eastern Ship Management has become the first major ship management company to commit to fleetwide adoption of AI-supported situational awareness through a new strategic partnership with Orca AI. The collaboration will see Orca AI’s...

Understanding LNG Boil-Off: Key Challenges, Disputes, And Risk Management For Shipowners

The transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) inevitably involves some evaporation of the cargo, known as boil-off. While this is a natural and necessary process, it also plays a significant role in vessel performance,...

Liberia Strengthens Its Lead As The World’s Largest Ship Registry In 2025

Liberia has further expanded its dominance as the world’s largest ship registry by gross tonnage, according to the 2025 Lloyd’s List rankings. The updated list shows significant shifts among the top global flags, with...

American Club Warns Of Delays Under New Russian Port Entry Requirements

The American Club has issued a warning to shipowners about new Russian regulations that could lead to significant delays and increased operational costs. The rules, which came into force on November 25, require Federal...

NYK-Led Joint Venture Names Two New LNG Carriers For QatarEnergy

A joint venture comprising NYK, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), MISC Berhad, and China LNG Shipping has officially named two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers built for QatarEnergy. The ceremony, held on December...

Thordon’s T-BOSS Wins 2025 Motorship Award for Pioneering Oil-Free Shaftline Design

Thordon Bearings has won the 2025 Motorship Award for T-BOSS, the ship design which replaces a traditional sterntube with a space that allows inspection and maintenance of a seawater-lubricated bearing and seal arrangement from...