Light Structures’ ARGUS-VM Concept Secures ABS Approval For Sensorless Hull Monitoring
In a major step toward smarter maritime operations, Light Structures has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its new hull monitoring solution, ARGUS-VM. This approval, under the...
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Revamps Vision For A Decarbonized Maritime Future
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a core company under the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has released a revised version of its strategic blueprint, “Marine Future Stream,” after three years. The vision outlines a comprehensive...
NOAA Forecasts Active 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Essential Preparations for Ships Navigating Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Best Practices for Vessel Safety During Hurricanes at Sea.
Key Actions Before, During, and After Sailing in Hurricane Conditions.
The Atlantic hurricane season kicks off every...
France and Singapore Strengthen Maritime Partnership
New maritime deal boosts cooperation on green shipping and digital ports.
Singapore and France collaborate on maritime decarbonisation and innovation.
Enhanced partnership aims for a sustainable and secure maritime future.
During President Macron’s recent...
Europe Boosts Crude Imports as West African Supply Surges
Dirty Tanker Market Slumps Amid Shorter Oil Routes to Europe.
WTI Loses Ground to African Crude in European Market Shift.
Tanker Sanctions and Supply Shifts Pressure Freight Rates.
In May 2025, Europe experienced a...
China Builds World’s First Salmon Farming Ship
Su Hai No 1 to Launch in June as China Eyes Seafood Self-Reliance.
Floating Salmon Farm Marks Milestone in China’s Marine Strategy.
China Unveils Offshore Salmon Vessel to Cut Imports.
China is gearing up...
IAEA Chief Discusses Nuclear Shipping Future with Greek Shipowners
ATLAS Initiative Brings Nuclear Power to Maritime Sector.
Grossi Meets Greek Leaders to Push Nuclear-Powered Vessels.
IAEA Eyes Greece for Nuclear Shipping Innovation.
Rafael Mariano Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy...
Bulk Carrier Closely Avoids Hitting Blue Water Bridge Linking U.S. And Canada
1000-Foot Ship Avoids Collision on St. Clair River.
American Spirit’s Close Call Under U.S.–Canada Bridge.
Great Lakes Freighter Nearly Hits Shoreline Beneath Bridge.
On May 27, 2025, a potential maritime disaster was narrowly averted...
[Podcast] Oil and Shipping Industries Brace for USTR Shift
The proposed 2025 Section 301 actions by the US Trade Representative (USTR) against China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors could reshape merchant shipping trade. These historic measures include significant port fees and operational restrictions...
Trump Plans to Double Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to 50%
President Trump announced plans to raise U.S. tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, 2025.
Shares of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., a major steelmaker, surged 26% following the announcement.
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