SIPG Energy And Argus Partner To Advance Green Fuels At Shanghai Port
SIPG Energy and Argus signed an MoU on 18 July in Shanghai to collaborate on green fuels development and market intelligence. The partnership aims to strengthen the green marine fuel industry and enhance Shanghai...
ALAM Launches Advanced Simulator Hub To Train Future Maritime Leaders
Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM), part of the MISC Group, has inaugurated its Maritime Experiential Learning Centre — a high-tech simulator training facility designed to enhance maritime education and prepare seafarers for real-world challenges.
A Major...
Grimaldi Group Unveils ‘Grande Shanghai’ A Next-Gen Green Car Carrier
The Grimaldi Group has officially named its newest vessel, the Grande Shanghai, at a ceremony held in Jiangsu, China.
This marks the launch of the first of 10 state-of-the-art pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs)...
New BIMCO Clause Addresses USTR Actions
The Documentary Committee of BIMCO adopted a standard clause aimed at addressing contractual uncertainties that may arise from the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) Notice of Actions to impose fees on Chinese-related ships calling...
UK Hits 135 ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers in Major Sanctions Sweep
On 21 July, the UK announced 137 new sanctions to ramp up pressure on Russia’s oil industry and target shadow fleet operations, according to Reuters.
UK Blacklists 135 Russian Tankers
According to the UK Government, the...
Putin Orders FSB Gatekeeping for All Foreign Vessel Arrivals
Foreign vessels will require the approval of Russia's FSB security service to access the country's ports, according to a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin, reports Reuters.
Russian Ports Now Under Watch
The decree said that...
Hanwha Philly Secures Landmark LNG Carrier Construction Deal
Hanwha Philly Shipyard has secured a 348 billion won ($250 million) order to build a liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier for Hanwha Shipping LLC, marking the first order by a US shipyard for an...
New Guidance Reinforces Onboard Movement Standards for UK Ships
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has issued Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 532 (M) Amendment 4, which provides updated guidance to shipowners, operators, managers, employers of seafarers, masters, officers, and crew regarding the safe...
[Watch] The Dangers of Rope Twisting
The twisting of mooring ropes is a common problem that can reduce the strength of a rope and pose potential safety hazards to the ship's crew.
Inspecting mooring ropes regularly for signs of twisting and...
Container Shipping Sees Strong Growth as Outlook Turns Uncertain
US Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on Industry Outlook.
Global Fleet Grows to 6,766 Ships, 30.8 Million TEU.
2024 Sees 26.7% Surge in New Vessel Deliveries.
As we step into 2025, the container shipping industry is...