[Watch] How Bulk Carrier Ships Work?

Ever wondered how bulk carriers, the giants of the sea, transport massive quantities of cargo across the world's oceans? Marine Insight dives deep into the fascinating world of bulk carrier shipping, explaining everything you...

Canada Narrows Submarine Bid to Hanwha and TKMS

Carney stresses Arctic and Pacific operational demands. TKMS highlights Arctic-ready subs during Kiel shipyard tour. Hanwha facility visit planned for October. Canada has narrowed down its options for the next fleet of submarines to...

Samsung Heavy Signs MoU with U.S.-based Vigor Marine for Naval Repair Collaboration

Samsung Heavy Industries has signed a strategic partnership with U.S.-based Vigor Marine Group to collaborate on the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of U.S. Navy support ships. The agreement, signed in Washington during...

Texas Driving U.S. Maritime Revitalization at SHIPPINGInsight 2025

SHIPPINGInsight 2025 to spotlight Texas’ maritime leadership. Panel features Port of Houston, Navigator Gas, Aramco and Parkland. Texas ports and energy hubs are key for trade and security. SHIPPINGInsight has just revealed that its...

Vessels Face New IMO Lifting Appliance Compliance Starting 2026

Annual examinations and 5-year load testing have been made mandatory. Non-certified appliances before 2026 may be covered by factual statements. DNV launches new IMO survey service with electronic cargo gear book. The IMO has...

Freightos Weekly Update: Ocean Shipping Rates Decline Amid Expanding Order Book

Tariff changes and trade agreements are yet to fully translate into freight market impacts due to implementation lags, while new sector-specific tariffs may emerge. Ocean spot rates across major lanes continue to slide,...

OPEC-IEA Split Widens as India Diversifies and Tanker Earnings Surge

Brent swings between $61 and $80 before stabilising near $68. China import trends remain uncertain, with refiners shifting grades. India boosts Brazilian crude imports after U.S. tariffs. In its latest weekly commentary, Xclusiv Shipbrokers...

Scrapping Must Match 25 Years as Freight Rates Slide for 11th Week

Freight rates fall for the 11th consecutive week, as demand weakens. Idle fleet hits 15-month high but charter market stays tight. October is seen as a turning point for drastic capacity cuts. Linerlytica’s latest...

ABS Certifies World’s Largest Classed Unmanned Surface Vehicle

ABS has granted classification to the Saildrone Surveyor, a 20-meter autonomous deepwater unmanned surface vehicle (USV). The Surveyor is the largest in Saildrone’s fleet and is capable of fully unmanned operations across global...

South Africa Tightens Offshore Ship Transfer Rules, Increases Fines to $13,424

South Africa has introduced new offshore ship-to-ship (STS) transfer regulations, imposing penalties of up to R2 million, five years’ imprisonment, or both for violations. The rules aim to prevent pollution, safeguard Algoa Bay’s...