ReCAAP ISC Warns of Persistent Armed Robbery in SOMS
The ReCAAP ISC (Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Information Sharing Centre) has reported two incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia during the past week,...
“K” LINE Partners with Shell to Fuel Car Carrier with Bio-LNG
“K” LINE has begun using bio-LNG fuel for its car carrier OCEANUS HIGHWAY, supplied by Shell at the Port of Zeebrugge.
The ISCC-EU-certified bio-LNG is made from renewable waste and has a carbon...
South Korea’s Specialized Shipbuilders Find Success in Niche Markets, Bolstering Regional Economies
On June 25, Daehan Shipbuilding, located in Haenam, South Jeolla Province, was actively engaged in significant construction projects. Inside one of its dry docks, two large tankers were simultaneously under construction. Concurrently, workers in...
VLCC Rates See Sharp Downturn, Oil Prices Find Stability Post-Conflict
The recent ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel has indeed served as a critical turning point, allowing the VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) sector to begin a phase of normalization after weeks of heightened...
New MSARES Scheme Offers Flexible Training for Global Maritime Professionals
Search and Rescue operations are inherently complex, high-stakes, and often conducted in challenging environments. The success of a SAR mission directly hinges on the specialized skills, quick decision-making, and coordinated efforts of the personnel...
ASPIDES Reduces Threat Level to Moderate for U.S.-Affiliated Ships in the Red Sea
Operation ASPIDES has lowered the threat level to moderate for vessels affiliated with U.S. interests.
The change follows a ceasefire agreement between the U.S., Israel, and Iran on June 24, 2025.
Vessels linked...
Canada’s First Major LNG Facility Begins Exports, Reshaping Global Energy Flows
Canada has officially joined the ranks of global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exporters, marking a significant milestone with the shipment of its first-ever LNG export cargo from the country's Pacific Coast. A spokesperson for...
Hapag-Lloyd Orders MacGregor’s Fully Automatic “Hippo” Twistlocks For A19-Series Ships
MacGregor has received an order from Hapag-Lloyd for its fully automatic twistlocks (ACV-1), known as “Hippo”, to enhance container handling efficiency and operational safety. These twistlocks will be installed on six A19-series vessels with...
Hong Kong Convention Ushers in New Recycling Challenges for Shipowners
Lloyd’s Register has introduced a new webinar series to help shipowners and recycling facilities understand and meet the requirements of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of...
GTT And Hudong-Zhonghua Launch LNG Bunkering Vessel Innovation Project
GTT and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding have initiated a joint innovation project aimed at enhancing the design and performance of LNG bunkering vessels. This collaboration focuses on boosting operational efficiency and cutting operating costs through technological...