Distress Calls Rise as Tankers Lead Maritime Safety Risks
Geopolitical conflicts, extreme weather, and cyberattacks drive risks.
Seafarers face welfare strain from rapid digitalisation and reporting demands.
Tankers, bulk carriers, and dry cargo ships account for most distress calls.
Inmarsat Maritime has just...
Biofuels Gain Ground in Shipping but Face Supply and Stability Challenges
Trials confirm biodiesel blends up to B100 are feasible for ship engines.
NYK ramps up biofuel bunkering without engine issues.
Fuel stability challenges highlight the need for additives and guidelines.
Biomass-based marine fuels, such...
Policy Rift Between U.S. and EU on Russian Oil Exports to India
Trump pressures India with tariffs over Russian oil purchases.
EU considers faster phase-out of Russian fossil fuels.
Indian buyers demand deeper discounts amid sanctions risk.
The widening gap in policies between the United States...
Container Vessel Collision Causes Damage At Estonian Port
A recently launched container vessel collided with a quay and another ship at a major Estonian port on September 8. The incident caused structural damage to the pier and left one bulker vessel with...
Wison And H2Carrier Partner To Deliver Green Ammonia FPSO
Wison New Energies and H2Carrier have joined forces to accelerate the production and supply of green ammonia through an innovative floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) facility in Norway.
This collaboration aims to combine Wison’s...
Hapag-Lloyd And Shell Partner For Bio-LNG Supply To Drive Shipping Decarbonization
Global shipping is moving steadily toward cleaner energy solutions, and a major step in this journey has been taken by Hapag-Lloyd and Shell Western LNG B.V. (Shell). The two companies have signed a multi-year...
Panama Charts Course For A Greener Maritime Future
Panama, home to the world’s largest ship registry, is taking significant steps to reduce its maritime carbon footprint. The country is developing a national plan to decarbonize its maritime sector in line with International...
SBM Offshore’s Floating Ammonia Production Facility Gains ABS Approval In Principle
SBM Offshore has received approval in principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its innovative floating offshore ammonia production and storage design. This groundbreaking concept integrates natural gas conversion with carbon...
HD KSOE And HD HHI Secure ABS Approval For 16,000 TEU Container
At Gastech 2025, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) achieved a major milestone in maritime innovation.
The two companies received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the...
Munich RE: How Protectionist Policies Are Shaping Global Risk
Munich RE has published a report finding that the global marine market is characterized by diverse conditions and ongoing changes, presenting various challenges and opportunities across different regions and sectors, reports Safety4sea.
According to the...