Starting in May 2024, new global requirements under the MARPOL Convention will come into effect, impacting vessels of 100 Gross Tonnage (GT) and above. These regulations pertain to the maintenance of a garbage record...

The maritime industry is witnessing a significant advancement with the introduction of modern, fuel-efficient ships built between 2022 and 2023. Stolt Tankers and SFL Corporation have announced the upcoming delivery of these vessels, equipped...

Plastic waste poses a significant environmental challenge, with a considerable portion ending up in waste incineration facilities, leading to both the loss of valuable raw materials and increased CO2 emissions. Recognizing the urgency of...

Rescue workers were racing against time to look for the crew members who got washed away after the vessel they were on slammed into a bridge pier in Foshan (Guangdong province) as on 23...

SQE MARINE consulting firm provides guidance regarding the new Engine Room Procedures Guide, published by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in February.  New Edition Published In February 2024, ICS published the new edition (2nd) of...

Researchers exploring an ancient shipwreck off the coast of Sweden discovered centuries-old relics, including a weapons chest and pieces of armor. Ammunition Making Chest  The maritime archaeologists from Stockholm University and Södertörn University studied the wreck...

The past week saw the Baltic Dry Index rise by eleven per cent, with much of the upward momentum provided by the panamaxes and capesizes. Among the commodities, iron ore and base metals belonged...

Proving to be more than just idle talk, the Zero-Emission Maritime Buyers’ Alliance (Zemba) has awarded its first shipment tender to Hapag-Lloyd, for shipments from Singapore to Rotterdam from next year. Zemba members Amazon, Meta,...

With Asia-South America ocean freight rates at an 18-month high of around $4,350 per 40ft, mainline operators have been adding ships and calls to their services.Another Brazilian port of call HMM told The Loadstar that...

AtoB@C Shipping, a Swedish subsidiary of Finland-based shipping company ESL Shipping, said that its first plug-in hybrid newbuilding Electramar reached the Baltic Sea, marking the end of a long voyage from India around the...