Lessons Learned: Lapse in Navigational Planning Causes Vessel Grounding
A vessel on a short voyage ran aground while navigating through a narrow channel at low tide, reports IMCA.
What happened?
Although there were no injuries nor pollution, the incident highlighted a significant lapse in navigational...
UK and French Hydrographic Offices Join Forces for S-100 Trials
The UK Hydrographic Office and the French Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service have joined forces to run cross-border sea trials for the new S-100 hydrographic data standard, reports Safety4sea.
This collaboration aims to generate real-world evidence...
[Watch] How Oil Tankers Stay Afloat – The Science Explained
An “oil tanker” is a specialized ship built to carry large volumes of oil or petroleum products across seas and oceans. Broadly, tanker ships can be crude-oil tankers (carrying unrefined crude oil) or product...
Mawani and ARASCO Seal SAR 200 Million Deal for Grain Logistics Hub at King...
Mawani announced a SAR 200 million (USD 53 million) agreement with ARASCO to develop a grain-focused logistics centre at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam. The signing took place on 7 December and included senior...
BEML, KSOE and HSHI Unite to Build India’s Next-Generation Maritime & Port Crane Ecosystem
BEML announced a major development for India’s maritime sector on 5 December 2025. The company signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries....
Tanker Market Update: Rates Ease Across Segments in Week 49
The Baltic Exchange reported a mixed but largely softer Week 49 for the global tanker market. Activity varied across regions and vessel classes, with several key indices sliding through the week. Clean and crude...
Dry-Bulk Market Outlook — Week 49 2025
The Baltic Exchange reported a dynamic Week 49 for the dry-bulk sector, with clear momentum in some vessel classes and softer sentiment in others. The market moved through early optimism, a strong mid-week upswing...
Singapore Issues 2026 Updates to Safety and Pollution Rules for the Shipping Industry
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announced new amendments to its safety and pollution-reporting rules. These updates take effect on January 1, 2026, and align Singapore’s requirements with recent decisions made by the International Maritime...
Ship Recycling Markets Struggle as Supply Remains Tight in Early December
GMS reports that ship recyclers faced another slow week as December opened, with the Baltic Exchange continuing its decline. The Dry Index fell nearly 3% as pressure increased across major freight segments. Capesize rates...
China’s Bold Leap Toward Thorium Propulsion Signals a New Era for Container Shipping
The South China Morning Post reports that Jiangnan Shipyard is moving ahead with plans for the world’s first thorium-powered container vessel. The shipyard is designing a 25,000-container ship and expects construction to begin in...