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...
[Watch] Before the Name: The Meaning Behind Ship Prefixes
You may have noticed that many ship names begin with a specific prefix. But do you know what these prefixes signify?
In this video, Marine Insight explores the different types of ship prefixes, their meanings,...
Taiwan to Tighten P&I Inspections from October 2025
Beginning October 15, 2025, Taiwan will implement a new shipowner liability insurance review system for all vessels entering or departing its ports, reports Safety4sea.
Taiwan tightens P&I inspections
Under this regulation, vessels must be insured by...
LISCR: COLREG Compliance in Traffic Separation Schemes is Critical
The Liberia Maritime Authority has issued a marine advisory to draw attention to recent navigational concerns raised by the Danish Maritime Authority regarding vessels conduct in the IMO adopted Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) off...
Charting a Cleaner Course: The Future of Shipping to 2050
DNV’s latest Maritime Forecast to 2050 reveals that shipping’s energy transition is moving into a new stage, characterized by targeted investments, fleet readiness, and evolving regulatory frameworks, reports Safety4sea.
According to the report, the stage...
Drewry World Container Index Rises 3% This Week
Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 3% to $2,044 per 40ft container this week.
Detailed assessment for Thursday, 11 Sep 2025
The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 3% to $2,044 per 40ft container, marking the 13th...
Mozambique Added to Expanding Fake Flag Fleet for Sanctioned Ships
Mozambique has emerged as the latest fraudulent ship registry for sanctioned tankers, with several vessels switching from other fake flags.
The Marinegov.net network is behind more than 30 fraudulent registries and crew certification...
Korea Backs Arctic Shipping with Icebreaker Funding
Task force and public-private committee to prepare for Arctic shipping routes.
Exemptions sought for AI-powered autonomous ship technology development.
Smart port test bed construction to begin in Gwangyang this November.
The government is stepping...