Gemini Lifts Schedule Reliability to 90% Despite Port Congestion

Gemini schedule reliability improved from 60% in February to nearly 90% in June, outperforming other major alliances. Performance was impacted by ongoing congestion at key European and Asian ports. Strategic use of less...

AWO Report Charts New Course To Prevent Falls Overboard In U.S. Maritime Industry

Falls overboard continue to be the leading cause of fatalities in the U.S. tugboat, towboat, and barge industry. Despite notable safety improvements over the past two decades, the American Waterways Operators (AWO) acknowledges that...

ClassNK Endorses “CYTUR-MCTI” Maritime Cybersecurity Solution

Leading classification society ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to “CYTUR-MCTI”, an advanced maritime cybersecurity support solution developed by CYTUR in partnership with Rakuten Symphony. This endorsement recognizes the innovative...

Vessel Linked to Balticconnector Pipeline Damage Cleared for Northern Sea Route

Two years after an incident that damaged vital subsea infrastructure in the Gulf of Finland, a specific large cargo vessel has again received permission to traverse the Arctic. This development highlights ongoing concerns about...

MSC and CMA CGM Eye Multi-Billion Dollar Feeder Fleet Renewal, Driven by Green Regulations

Global shipping giants MSC and CMA CGM are reportedly considering significant investments in new "feeder" container ships, valued at billions of dollars. This potential influx of orders could offer a crucial opportunity for domestic...

Rotterdam’s H1 2025: Container Volumes Up, Congestion Mounts, Competitiveness Falters

The Port of Rotterdam experienced significant congestion in the first half of 2025, driven by rising container volumes and the handling of increasingly large vessels. However, a more fundamental concern for the Dutch hub...

Bulk Carrier-OSV Collision in Foggy Channel Exposes Systemic Lapses in Navigation

This incident illustrates a collision between a large bulk carrier and an offshore supply vessel (OSV) in a foggy channel, highlighting critical failures in navigation, communication, and bridge resource management. Incident Overview A bulk carrier, having...

GMS Highlights Challenging Environment for Ship Recycling Amidst Global Turmoil

According to GMS's latest report, the global ship recycling sector is navigating a challenging environment marked by firming freight rates and increasingly stringent environmental regulations. As Week 31 of 2025 approaches, the market is...

Port Of Gothenburg Marks First LNG Bunkering Of A Cruise Vessel

In a major milestone for sustainable shipping, the Port of Gothenburg successfully carried out its first LNG bunkering operation for a cruise vessel. The recipient was RC Ilma, a 241-metre mega yacht operated by...

Diana Shipping Inks Time Charter for M/V Astarte, Securing Estimated $4.68 Million Revenue

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), a global shipping company specializing in dry bulk vessels, has announced a new time charter contract for one of its Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Astarte. Charter Details Vessel:...