PIL Joins DCSA To Proceed With Shipping Digitalisation Standards
Singaporean box carrier Pacific International Lines (PIL) has joined the non-profit organisation, Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), to drive standardisation and digital innovation in the container shipping industry.
DCSA’s founding members consist of 9 of...
Volatile Security Situation In Israeli Ports
The geopolitical tensions in Israel and Gaza, as well as the surrounding sea areas, have led to a volatile security situation.
Port operations in Israel continue to function as normal despite the ongoing...
Tanker Market Remains Steady With Mixed Trends Across Segments
The tanker market exhibits a lackluster performance, with VLCC activity remaining sluggish in the Middle East Gulf as April and May cargo dates overlap.
Meanwhile, the Atlantic sees tightness in available tonnage and...
Dry Bulk Market Sees Improved Rates And Increased Inquiries
The dry bulk market is experiencing an uptick in activity across various vessel types, including Capesize, Panamax, and Supramax.
Increased inquiries from miners, operators, and tenders are driving the Capesize market, with higher...
Lesson Learned: Cruise Ship Deckhand Injured By Snagged Mooring Line
A cruise ship was preparing to depart from a Caribbean port when an incident involving a winch and mooring lines occurred, leading to significant injuries for an able seaman (AB).
The AB was...
SSA Unveils Cyber Risk Management Tool For The Maritime Industry
Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) has introduced the MaritimeSG Shipping CyberSafe Scorecard to enhance cyber risk management within the maritime industry.
This new tool was developed in partnership with the Maritime and Port Authority...
UAE Maritime Week Announces Steering Committee For 2025
UAE Maritime Week has announced its steering committee for 2025, comprising some of the most respected industry professionals and experts in the maritime sector.
This committee will provide valuable guidance on the event's...
Optimarin Reveals Post Ballast Water Convention Strategy
Optimarin, has acquired Hyde Marine, part of Italy’s Industrie De Nora as the company lays out its corporate development strategy.
Optimarin has not revealed details of the deal but the deal will unveil...
New Study Sets Out Benefits Of Green Shipping Corridor
The study estimates the quantity of near-zero and zero-emission fuels required for this traffic by modelling the adoption of zero and near-zero carbon alternative fuels by vessels operating on the corridor through to...
Singapore Receives 50 Proposals To Increase Green Methanol Supply
Singapore forcecast methanol bunkering demand to exceed 1 million tonnes by 2030 and received a strong response to an expression of interest (EOI) to supply the fuel.
The EOI had received over 50...