Battery Safety Rules Lag Behind Technology in Deep-Sea Shipping Shift
The Safety4Sea report explains that CIMAC and the Marine Battery Forum have released a joint paper on the regulatory environment for battery use in deep-sea shipping. Their study shows that battery systems are progressing...
Black Sea Tensions Escalate — What the Latest Incident Means for Shipping
Lloyd’s List reports that recent strikes on two sanction-evading tankers off the Turkish coast have sharply raised the risk level for vessels operating in the Black Sea. The attacks, attributed to Ukraine, mark one...
October 2025: IMO Reports Four Piracy Attempts – What It Means for Maritime Security
The IMO’s Monthly Piracy Report shows that four incidents of piracy or armed robbery against ships occurred during October 2025.
What Happened: Overview of the Incidents
Four ships were targeted in October. In each case,...
AB Suffers Serious Injuries After Six-Meter Fall During Funnel Maintenance at Sea
On the morning of the incident, the vessel was at sea. The weather was calm, with slight seas and a gentle breeze. Work had been planned on the funnel’s exterior to address a job...
U.S. Sounds Alarm Over China’s Expanding Arctic Fleet and Rising Strategic Tensions
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has raised concerns over a surge in Chinese military and research vessels in Arctic waters during 2025. The findings are part of a report on the trilateral...
Iran Seizes Eswatini-Flagged Vessel Over Alleged Fuel Smuggling
Iran’s maritime forces have detained an Eswatini-flagged vessel accused of carrying a large quantity of smuggled gasoil. The incident, reported by the semi-official Tasnim news agency, highlights Iran’s ongoing efforts to curb fuel smuggling...
Global Recycling And Freight Markets Face Turbulence Amid Falling Prices And Rising Rates
The past week has revealed heightened volatility across global recycling and freight markets, according to GMS’ latest report. Steel prices, currency movements, freight rates, and limited vessel supply all contributed to a complex and...
[Podcast] Is Shipping Ready For A Red Sea Return? Experts Warn Against Rushing Back
With the recent lull in Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, major shipping players including Maersk have hinted that a return to the Suez route may be closer than expected. While optimism grows, maritime...
DNV Expands Its Additive Manufacturing Standard To Boost Sustainability And Industrial Adoption
DNV has released a major update to its flagship additive manufacturing (AM) standard, DNV-ST-B203, marking a significant step forward in advancing safe, cost-effective, and sustainable 3D printing for the energy and maritime sectors. Developed...
Integrated HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Sets Ambitious Path To Global Leadership After Merger
HD Hyundai’s major shipbuilding units HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and HD Hyundai Mipo have officially merged to form the integrated HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Following regulatory approvals and shareholder consent, the merger positions the...