Viking Line Switches to Bio-LNG for FuelEU Maritime Compliance

Viking Line has begun operating its ro-ro vessels Viking Grace and Viking Glory on bio-LNG to support Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime pooling service. The collaboration strengthens Gasum’s ability to meet growing compliance demand as...

Steering Failure and Contact with Navigational Beacon

This report, issued by the Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU), details a steering failure incident involving a container vessel in the Port of Melbourne on 25 May 2023. The event led to contact with...

LNG Shipping Stocks Surge as UPI Breaks Key Resistance

The UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) rose 1.55% last week, breaking through months of resistance, supported by broad sector participation and higher trading volumes. New Fortress Energy and Golar LNG led gains,...

First Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Parasite Confirmed in US

The U.S. CDC confirmed the first human case of travel-associated New World screwworm in Maryland, linked to recent travel from Central America. Screwworms are parasitic flies that infest wounds on warm-blooded animals, posing...

Marine Propeller Market 2025–2030: Market Trends and Engine Developments

Marine propeller market projected to grow from USD 4.48 billion in 2025 to USD 6.17 billion by 2030, driven by IMO efficiency rules. Shipbuilding in China and South Korea, ferry electrification, and digital-twin...

World-First Hydrogen-Powered Autonomous Vessel Completes 24-Hour Sea Trial

PIONEER becomes the first hydrogen-powered vessel certified under the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s Workboat Code Annex 2. The 24-hour zero-emission sea trial demonstrates hydrogen’s reliability and potential for offshore operations. ACUA Ocean’s...

DynaLiners Report Reveals Global Container Handling Trends for 2024

In 2024, the world's top container handling countries, as detailed in the DynaLiners Millionaires report, showed significant growth, with 157 ports handling over one million TEUs each, collectively accounting for 88% of global volume....

Northern Lights Expands Fleet with Third and Fourth LCO2 Carriers

China's Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (DSIC) has launched two new liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carriers for Northern Lights, a joint venture of Shell, Equinor, and TotalEnergies. These are the third and fourth vessels in the...

KOBC Container Composite Index Drops, Signaling Weaker Export Rates

The KOBC Container Composite Index (KCCI) has recently fallen, indicating a weakening trend in spot rates for container exports from Busan, South Korea. This decline is part of a broader trend in the global...

Boosting Trade: New Shipping Route to Strengthen China-Indonesia Connectivity

A new direct shipping route has been launched by Chinese shipping giant COSCO, connecting Batam Port in Indonesia to Yangpu Port in China. This route aims to improve trade and sea connectivity between China...