Grimaldi Launches New Era of Sustainable Transport with “Ammonia Ready” Vessel
The Grimaldi Group has recently taken delivery of the Grande Shanghai, the first of ten new-generation Pure Car & Truck Carriers (PCTC) ordered from China Merchants Heavy Industries. This vessel is the second "Ammonia...
As EV Transport Surges, Report Warns of Insufficient Safety Protocols for Ship Fires
A recent report, "Fires at Sea, A New Landscape – Risk Mitigation Strategies for Safe Transport", highlights the growing risk of fires on cargo ships, particularly those caused by lithium batteries and other temperature-sensitive...
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Adopts Ascenz Marorka’s Sloshield for New LNG Fleet
Ascenz Marorka, a GTT Group company, has signed a contract with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to equip 24 LNG carriers with its Sloshield™ system. This advanced solution is designed to detect and reduce the risks associated...
Port Houston Sets New Records with Double-Digit Growth in July 2025
Port Houston had a record-breaking July in 2025, with double-digit growth in key sectors. This strong performance has led to new year-to-date highs and demonstrates the port's continued capacity for growth.
Standout Performance in July
Container...
[Watch] Why Tiny Lifeboat Don’t Sink?
Ever wondered how lifeboats manage to stay afloat even in the roughest of seas? Join in as we dive into the fascinating world of lifeboat engineering and design!
In this video, Marine Insight uncovers the...
COSCO’s Global Ambitions Face Headwinds Amid U.S. Trade Turbulence
At a recent earnings conference in Hong Kong, COSCO Shipping Ports revealed it is encountering significant hurdles in its quest for global expansion, reports Reuters.
COSCO steers through choppy waters
Managing Director Wu Yu acknowledged that escalating...
Italian Coast Guard Detains Vessel Due to Environmental Violations
The Italian Coast Guard (Guardia Costiera) detained a containership in Genoa, for not being fully compliant with the requirements for limiting nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, reports Safety4sea.
Containership detained
The move was initiated following a safety...
HD Hyundai Merges Shipyards to Power Global Defense Push
HD Hyundai has announced a major restructuring move aimed at strengthening its position in the global shipbuilding and defense markets, reports the Chosun Daily.
HD Hyundai Consolidates Shipyards for Defense Edge
The company plans to merge...
IMCA: Key High Risk Areas Identified During Inspections
IMCA has released its latest eCMID Vessel Inspection Findings and Quality Assurance Report, providing a detailed analysis of vessel inspection outcomes and key risk areas identified, reports Safety4sea.
According to IMCA, then looking at the...
Höegh Autoliners Orders First-Ever Ammonia Engines for PCTCs
Höegh Autoliners has placed a landmark order for ammonia-burning Everllence B&W ME-LGIA engines – the first of this new fuel type to propel any car carrier in the world, reads a release by Everllence.
First...