Despite High Compliance Rates, Paris MoU CIC Leads to 7 Detentions for Wage Issues
The Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) has published its report on the 2024 Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEAs).
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AAL Shipping Achieves 95% of ESG Targets, Showcasing Strong Sustainability Performance
Project carrier AAL Shipping (AAL) has today, June 11, 2025, released its Sustainability Report 2024, prepared by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. The report showcases a significant achievement for the company, indicating that AAL...
Japan’s Demographic Crisis Deepens with Record Low Births and High Deaths
Japan continues to face a deepening demographic crisis as new government data reveals the number of births in 2024 hit a record low, raising significant fears about the nation's shrinking population, reports the Guardian.
Demographic...
UNESCO Urges Major Boost in Scientific Engagement for the Ocean
On the eve of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which is taking place in Nice, France, from June 9 to 13, 2025, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has issued...
Dry Bulk Spot Rates Soar to Multi-Month Highs, But Forward Market Cautions Outlook
The dry bulk shipping market has recently experienced a significant surge in spot rates across its major vessel classes, resulting in multi-month highs and providing a much-needed boost to owners. However, a divergence between...
ORBCOMM Expands Maritime Tech with Onboard Monitoring Solution
ORBCOMM’s CrewView gives ship crews real-time visibility into smart containers without needing satellite connectivity.
Instant SMS alerts and onboard access help crews respond faster to container issues like temperature shifts or power failures.
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Oasis Marine and ScottishPower Support the Transition to Cleaner Offshore Operations
Offshore charging for electric CTVs and SOVs is technically and operationally feasible, offering a path to decarbonized wind farm operations.
Battery-powered vessels could significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce fuel costs over...
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology Paves the Way for MOL–SHI’s Low-Emission LNG Carriers
MOL and SHI received an AiP for an LNG carrier design featuring a 300 kW solid oxide fuel cell system.
SOFC technology improves energy efficiency and significantly cuts harmful emissions without combustion.
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Japan Reignites Russian Oil Imports Using U.S.-Sanctioned Tanker
Japan resumes Russian oil imports after a two-year pause, using a U.S.-sanctioned tanker.
Tanker belongs to a shadow fleet operating under obscure ownership and flags of convenience.
Asia’s oil trade realigns, with Japan...
Singapore Joins India’s Efforts in Crew Rescue
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has been notified by the Indian authorities that 18 crew were safely transferred from lifeboats to an Indian Navy ship, which is en route to New...