EU Ships Emit More Arctic Soot Than Expected, Study Reveals
Black carbon, typically produced by incomplete combustion in marine engines, contributes to global warming and is linked to health impacts.
It is considered a key driver of the rapid loss of Arctic Sea...
Veson Nautical Launches AI-Powered Claims Management
AI-driven automation transforms maritime claims workflows
Reduces manual document review and increases accuracy
Fully integrated with the IMOS Platform for end-to-end efficiency
Veson Nautical has unveiled a major innovation in maritime operations: an AI-powered...
HD Hyundai Samho Lands $280M Container Ship Deal in Oceania
HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co., a South Korean shipbuilder, has secured a 386.8 billion-won (US$280 million) order to build two container carriers for a client in the Oceania region, reports Yonhap.
The vessels will...
Drewry: 8% of East-West Sailings Cancelled Amid Tariff Uncertainty
56 sailings cancelled across key East-West routes between 2 June and 6 July.
Transpacific Eastbound to see the highest impact.
Gemini leads in schedule reliability.
Legal challenges to US tariffs add complexity.
Spot...
U.S. Port Uncertainty Heightens Challenges for Seafarers
Seafarers fear disembarking in the U.S. due to immigration uncertainties.
Industry leaders voice concerns over tariffs, declining cargo volumes, and regulatory volatility.
The Propeller Club of Northern California’s Maritime Day event spotlighted the...
Greek Shipping Dominates 2025 ESG Shipping Awards
Greek companies claimed 7 of 10 gold awards at the ESG Shipping Awards International.
Winners included Latsco, Tsakos Group, Star Bulk, and others.
Leadership awards honored Franco Compania Naviera and Diana Shipping.
The...
Skipper Injured as Sailboat Caught in Tanker Wake at Lock
A training sailboat was caught in turbulent wake while entering a lock in Germany.
The vessel collided with a secured tanker, breaking its mast and injuring the skipper.
Emergency responders freed the skipper,...
Dutch Safety Board Demands Urgent Reforms After Deadly Cargo Ship Fire
An independent Dutch safety watchdog, the Dutch Safety Board (DSB), issued a scathing report on Thursday, May 29, 2025, stating that protocols for responding to emergencies on busy North Sea shipping routes off the...
JSW Jaigarh Port Authority Issues Strict Mooring and Anchoring SOP for Monsoon Season
The JSW Jaigarh Port Authority in India has indeed issued a circular outlining the Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) for vessels mooring and anchoring during the monsoon season, which is effective from May 15, 2025,...
Environmentally Advanced Tanker LETTIE PG Enters Service Under Isle of Man Flag
A newly built, environmentally advanced tanker, the LETTIE PG, has officially entered service under the Isle of Man flag. This vessel marks a significant milestone, as it is the first of three such tankers...