Prysmian–Fincantieri Joint Venture to Acquire Xtera, Strengthening Submarine Telecom Capabilities
A Prysmian-led joint venture with Fincantieri has agreed to acquire Xtera, a specialist in turnkey submarine telecom systems.
The transaction positions Prysmian as a global player in submarine telecom, complementing its leadership in...
PIL Ships Record 95-Tonne Substation Unit To Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has successfully transported a 95-tonne substation unit from Jebel Ali, UAE, to Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, marking the heaviest cargo ever handled by the carrier’s Middle East, Horn of...
HJ Heavy Industries To Build South Korea’s First 1,900 DWT Chemical Pollution Control Vessel
HJ Heavy Industries has secured a landmark contract to construct South Korea’s first 1,900 DWT class multi-purpose chemical pollution control vessel, marking a major step forward in the nation’s maritime safety and environmental protection...
Port Congestion A Growing Challenge For Global Maritime Supply Chains
Port congestion has emerged as one of the most serious operational challenges in global maritime logistics. As trade volumes grow and vessels become larger, many ports struggle to handle demand efficiently. For shipping lines,...
Ship Recycling Ends A Turbulent 2025 With Cautious Optimism For 2026
According to GMS’ latest report, 2025 draws to a close as a challenging year for the global ship recycling industry, shaped by economic uncertainty, volatile markets, and geopolitical tensions. While pricing pressures and limited...
EU Commission Updates Administering Authorities List For Maritime EU ETS Compliance
The European Commission has released Implementing Decision 2025/2452, publishing an updated list of shipping companies assigned to EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) Administering Authorities (AAs). Based on the latest data from the European...
The Northern Shadow Route: 100 Sanctioned Ships Sailed Russia’s Arctic Coast in 2025
Within just one year, Russia’s Northern Sea Route (NSR) has transformed into a major transit corridor for sanctioned and poorly regulated vessels belonging to the country’s so-called “dark” or “shadow” fleet. From only a...
Mersin Port Launches Türkiye’s First Yard Automation System
Mersin International Port (MIP), Türkiye's largest container port on the Mediterranean, has introduced the country's first fully integrated yard automation system, reports Port News.
This advancement forms part of the ongoing East Med Hub 2...
YENISEI RIVER Mooring Fatality – Key Lessons Learned and Safety Insights
Fatal Mooring Accident Highlights Mooring Safety Gaps.
YENISEI RIVER Mooring Operation Ends in Fatality – Lessons for Crew Safety.
Mooring Hazards and Team Communication Failures in LNG Carrier Incident.
On May 2, 2024, the...
Key IMO and SOLAS Regulatory Amendments Taking Effect From 2026 Onwards
Major IMO and SOLAS Amendments Enter Force From 2026.
New Safety, Environmental and Design Rules Set for Global Shipping.
IMO Regulatory Changes Reshape Ship Safety and Compliance Timelines.
The recent amendments to the LSA...