Lessons Learned: Accidental Fall Leading to Fatal Injury on Bulk Carrier

This report is based on a safety investigation conducted by the Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU) into a fatal accident that occurred on board a bulk carrier anchored off Tianjin, China, on 16 January...

BIMCO and Hong Kong Chamber Unite to Strengthen Global Shipping

BIMCO and the Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping formalized a strategic MoU to enhance global maritime cooperation. The partnership focuses on dialogue, knowledge sharing, and promoting BIMCO standard contracts in China. Selected contracts...

New Chinese Port Fees Spark Chaos and Immediate Operational Changes for US-Listed Shipping

The introduction of new Chinese port fees targeting vessels with partial US ownership has created significant confusion and immediate operational challenges for US-listed shipping companies. Overview of the New Chinese Port Fees The new port fees...

Iranian Tankers End Five Years of Silence with Sudden Resumption of AIS Transmissions

The sudden and widespread resumption of accurate Automatic Identification System (AIS) transmissions by Iranian-flagged oil tankers, a practice unseen since 2018, is a significant and unexpected development in maritime commerce. Details of the Shift Change...

Baltic Exchange Launches New Aframax Tanker Benchmarks TD28 and TD29

The Baltic Exchange has introduced two new Aframax tanker benchmarks to reflect the significant growth in Canadian crude oil exports to the Asia-Pacific region, a trend driven by the completion of the Trans Mountain...

Deadly Tanker Fire in Batam, Indonesia, Claims 10 Lives

A major incident occurred at a shipyard in Indonesia's Riau Islands province, resulting in multiple casualties among repair workers. Incident Summary A fire broke out on a tanker early on Wednesday, October 15, while the vessel...

HMM Invests $2.3 Billion in Twelve New Eco-Friendly LNG Container Ships

HMM, South Korea’s largest shipping company, has announced a major investment in its fleet expansion and green technology by ordering new eco-friendly container ships from domestic shipbuilders. New Shipbuilding Order Details HMM placed an order for...

Mormugao Port to Sign 24 MoUs for Capacity Expansion and Smart Port Upgrades

The Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) is leveraging the India Maritime Week 2025 event to secure significant investments and advance its long-term strategy for capacity expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and sustainability goals. Investment and Capacity Expansion The MPA...

ITF Highlights National Security Importance Of Domestic Maritime Policies

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has released a new briefing emphasizing that strong domestic maritime policies are essential for national security. The report stresses that national flag shipping and cabotage – reserving domestic...

TSUNEISHI Delivers Japan’s First Hydrogen-Powered Tugboat “TEN-OH

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd., based in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, has delivered “TEN-OH,” Japan’s first tugboat equipped with a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine (ICE). The milestone delivery on 15 October 2025 marks a significant step toward...