Overnight attacks damaged port and energy infrastructure Russian Black Sea port facilities affected by drone strike Ukrainian port city hit, with civilian infrastructure damaged Shipping risks in the Black Sea remain elevated Russia and...

Cargo vessel seized over suspected telecoms cable damage Undersea link between Finland and Estonia affected Authorities investigate suspected aggravated sabotage Baltic Sea infrastructure remains under heightened alert Finnish authorities on Wednesday seized a cargo...

Yard Acquisitions Signal Confidence in Capacity. Naval Shipbuilding Drives Strategic Momentum. Major Meyer Werft Order Marks Turning Point. Germany’s shipbuilding and marine equipment sector wrapped up 2025 on a high note, even amidst global...

LEO Satellite Rivalry Reshapes Maritime Connectivity. Quantum Computing Moves Into Port and Fleet Operations. ECDIS 2.0 and S-100 Set Course for Smarter Navigation. As the shipping industry pushes towards long-term decarbonization, the immediate spotlight...

Japan aims to double annual shipbuilding output to 18 million gross tons by 2035. The government targets regaining a 20% share of the global shipbuilding market. Sector consolidation into one to three groups...

Vessel classification underpins both insurability and finance ability in ship finance. Coverage exclusions in marine insurance can expose lenders to unforeseen risks. The designation of insured parties determines how claims proceeds are allocated. ...

HJ Heavy Industries has successfully secured the contract to build South Korea’s first 1,900 DWT class multi-purpose chemical pollution control vessel. strengthening South Korea’s maritime safety and pollution control capabilities On December 24, HJ Heavy Industry...

In 2025, Gujarat’s Alang ship-breaking yard experienced a 21% increase in end-of-life ships arriving for recycling compared to the previous year. Market sources reported a significant rise in ship arrivals, signaling a notable trend in the...

All abducted seafarers have been released and are safe Crew members received medical and psychological support Kidnappings remain a concern in the Gulf of Guinea All nine seafarers who were abducted during a recent...

South Korea plans to localise LNG cargo tank technology to reduce reliance on foreign licensors. Shipbuilders face technical, commercial and diplomatic challenges in scaling domestic systems. Government support is seen as critical to...