Key Amendments And Progress From IMO MSC 110 Session
The IMO concluded its 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110) from June 18–27, 2025.
The session led to significant regulatory updates, new adoptions, and continued progress on emerging safety frameworks, impacting ship...
China Accelerates Green Shipping Transformation Under “Dual Carbon” Goals
China is making significant strides in green maritime transport, with over 1,000 clean energy vessels now in operation and cutting-edge dual-fuel ships entering service.
Landmark achievements include the delivery of COSCO SHIPPING Yangpu,...
ESS and Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Strengthening Maritime Energy Security
Maritime shipping, which moves up to 90% of global trade and a majority of fossil fuels, remains heavily dependent on oil-based fuels, exposing it to volatility and emissions regulations.
Electrification using energy storage...
Electronic Warfare Disrupts Global Shipping Amid Israel-Iran War
Nearly 1,000 commercial ships navigating near Iran are facing daily GPS interference due to escalating electronic warfare in the region, especially between Israel and Iran. This has raised serious safety concerns across critical waterways,...
Alternative Fuels Lead 19.8M GT in New Orders, Signaling Broader Industry Shift
Orders for alternative-fuelled vessels reached 19.8 million GT in H1 2025, up 78% from the same period in 2024.
The container segment led the growth, with LNG and methanol dominating fuel choices.
Emerging...
Fear and Speculation Mount After Another Tanker is Hit by Unexplained Blast
A fully loaded oil tanker suffered a severe and unexplained explosion in its engine room while operating off the coast of Libya, reports Lloyd's List.
Another Tanker Damaged, Questions Multiply
The blast caused significant structural damage,...
Global LNG Carrier Demand Crashes, Clouding Outlook Through 2027
New LNG carrier orders have declined by nearly 90% in early 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Shipyards face reduced utilization and possible production slowdowns through 2027.
Prolonged market softness may...
Hong Kong Launches Incentive Scheme for Green Maritime Fuel Bunkering
Hong Kong’s Marine Department (MD) has unveiled a Green Maritime Fuel Bunkering Incentive Scheme designed to accelerate the city’s ambition to become a green maritime fuel bunkering hub in line with the IMO’s 2025...
Hanwha Ocean Charts a Polar Course with Next-Gen Icebreaker
Hanwha Ocean has been selected as the preferred bidder to construct South Korea’s next-generation icebreaking research vessel, signaling a major leap in the nation’s capabilities in Arctic and polar marine science, reports Business Korea.
This...
Split by Standards: The Twin Tides of Green Shipping Regulation
FuelEU Maritime and IMO’s Net-Zero Framework are set to overlap, creating dual compliance requirements.
Shipowners face potential cost surges due to parallel GHG emission rules and credit schemes.
Strategic fuel planning and early...