The captain described the subsea cable incident as a “marine accident,” denying any deliberate action by the crew in the Helsinki Trial. No bridge alarms or vessel signs indicated anchor dragging; weather and...

RAD Propulsion and Williams Shipping deployed an electric vessel for zero-emission operations in Southampton Port. The project supported a marine civil engineering assignment while cutting emissions and noise levels. Autonomous features enhanced operational...

The Ningbo Containerised Freight Index (NCFI), compiled by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange and promoted by the Baltic Exchange, recorded mixed movements in the latest reporting period ending August 22, 2025. The weekly composite index...

Imabari Shipbuilding has completed the delivery of a new 64,000-ton handy-max bulk carrier named CORAL HALO from its Shin Kasado Dockyard, reports Container News. This modern vessel is designed to support a wide range of...

The majority of Cancellations on Transpacific Eastbound Routes. US Tariff Cut Pulled Forward Peak-Season Demand. 90-Day Tariff Extension Limits Further Cargo Spikes. In the major East–West trade routes, out of the 723 sailings scheduled...

Washington targets shipping firms and oil tankers. Greek national Antonios Margaritis named in network probe. China-based operators penalised for handling Iranian crude. The United States and the United Kingdom have rolled out a fresh...

The Marine Safety Forum has issued a safety alert in which a crew member sustained a minor burn. The case highlights the risk of high surface temperatures and reinforces the importance of allowing machines...

NORDEN has sold a Supramax and purchased a Japanese-built Panamax to optimize its fleet. The new Panamax is an 85,000 dwt wide-beam vessel with high grain capacity and shallow draft. Scheduled to join...

ITOCHU and DP World signed an MoU to expand strategic collaboration in Sub-Saharan Africa. The alliance will focus on logistics, fleet management, port development, and consumer goods distribution. DP World has invested over...

Dry bulk carrier newbuilding contracts fell 63% y-o-y in Jan–Jul 2025, with owners cautious amid high costs and regulations. Capesize orders lead activity, while Panamax and Handysize segments remain quiet due to young...