Strategic Marine Expands South Korean Reach with Yeosu Ocean Delivery

Strategic Marine has completed its first delivery to South Korea, supplying a 27m Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) to Yeosu Ocean Co., Ltd. The vessel, Ventus Camillia, is built on the proven StratCat 27...

LNG Carrier Scrapping Rises as Industry Awaits Rebound in New Orders

The number of LNG carriers scrapped in 2025 has already matched the total for 2024, signaling an accelerating phase-out of aging vessels. Despite a sharp decline in new orders, the shipbuilding sector expects...

Israeli Strikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah Port Mark Escalation in Conflict with Iran-Backed Houthis

The conflict in the Red Sea and surrounding regions continues to escalate, with the Israeli military conducting a fresh attack on Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port on Monday. This latest assault is part...

Philippines Launches the First-Ever Methanol-Powered KAMSARMAX Bulk Carrier

TSUNEISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES (CEBU), Inc. launched the world’s first methanol dual-fuelled KAMSARMAX bulk carrier on 17 July 2025 in the Philippines. The vessel achieves significant emission reductions and is designed for environmental performance...

MARAD Awards $8.75 Million to Boost U.S. Shipyards Amid Push for Maritime Dominance

The U.S. Maritime Administration has granted $8.75 million to 17 small shipyards across 12 states to strengthen maritime infrastructure. This year’s funding marks the lowest level since 2016, despite previous years seeing over...

Beyond Narco-Submarines: Marshall Islands Details Diverse Drug Concealment Methods

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator has issued a warning regarding the escalating use of commercial vessels for illicit drug trafficking, particularly originating from South America. This surge in maritime and...

Decoding FuelEU Maritime: Essential Insights on Fuel Allocation, Methane Slip, and Thetis Reporting

The FuelEU Maritime regulation, which came into force on January 1, 2025, is a cornerstone of the European Union's "Fit for 55" package, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping drastically. As...

Dry Bulk Sector Sees Unexpected Gains Driven by Panamax Surge and Resilient Commodity Prices

The dry bulk market is currently experiencing an unexpected surge, particularly in the Panamax segment, defying earlier bearish outlooks for 2025. This momentum, while partly attributed to positional imbalances, also suggests underlying shifts in...

Dryad Global Warns of Russian Port Access Curbs and Evolving Threats in West Africa,...

Dryad Global's latest Maritime Intelligence Brief, as of July 22, 2025, highlights a dynamic and complex threat landscape across key global shipping routes, driven by geopolitical tensions and regional instabilities. The report offers critical...

South Carolina Ports Achieves 3% Container Growth and Record Rail Cargo

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) closed out fiscal year 2025 with robust performance, demonstrating significant growth in both container volumes and vital rail cargo, solidifying its position as a key logistics hub in the...