CEO Hails Start of Battery and New Diesel Engine Production. €500 Million Investment Secures Future of Historic MAN Plant. Ferris Wheel and Festivities Delight 9,000 Guests. On July 12, 2025, the historic MAN plant...

Vessel Construction Backed by METI’s Global South Project. World’s First Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Set for 2027 Delivery in Singapore. ITOCHU Plans Offshore Ship-to-Ship Ammonia Bunkering Operations. Japanese trading powerhouse ITOCHU Corporation has inked deals...

Vessels Linked to Russian Trade May Face Deregistration. Shipowners Urged to Conduct Due Diligence Before Entering Russian Ports. Seafarers with Expired Certificates Advised to Contact BMA. The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has put out...

Nation Aims to Transform Ports and Shipping with Clean Energy. Milestone Voyages Highlight China’s Progress in Low-Carbon Vessels. Digital Push: AI, 5G, and Automation Reshape Chinese Ports. In celebration of the 20th National Maritime...

Japan Pushes Industry Revival with Imabari-JMU Deal and State Support. Korea Strengthens Global Presence Through Foreign Partnerships and Acquisitions. HD Hyundai and Hanwha Ocean Expand Operations in U.S., India, Philippines. China is ramping up...

This incident, reported in the UK MAIB Safety Digest 1/2025 and reviewed by IMCA, highlights two separate safety issues related to energy isolation procedures and temporary electrical modifications onboard vessels. Both cases underscore significant...

Industry experts emphasize a gradual, infrastructure-backed approach to digitalization, prioritizing crew training and practical connectivity. Onboard experience gaps and outdated training highlight the disconnect between shore-based decision-makers and seafarers. Reliable internet access is...

VLCC activity picked up in the East, offering slight rate improvements; Suezmax and Aframax segments remained subdued. West Africa and US Gulf VLCC exports saw limited gains, with owners hoping for stronger demand...

U.S. Ports' imports fell 6.4% year-on-year in May, totaling around 1.95 million TEUs. June volumes are expected to rebound slightly, but remain below 2024 levels. Significant year-on-year declines are projected from August through...

Global Seaborne Trade rose 1.8% year-on-year in May 2025. North America recorded sharp declines, with intra-regional trade falling by 26.6%. February was the only month in 2025 with negative growth so far. Cumulative...