Lessons Learned: Handrail Neglect Leads to Injury
IMCA reports of an incident where a worker slipped while descending the staircase, and broke his finger as a result.
What happened?
As he fell he reflexively used his right hand to support his body, and...
HD KSOE’s Affiliate Wins US$250m LNG Ship Order in Asia
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (HD KSOE) said its affiliate has secured a 367.2 billion-won (US$250 million) order for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier from a shipper in Asia, reads a...
IBIA & HKSOA Join Forces for Energy and Sustainable Shipping
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) and the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 19 November, during the IBIA Annual Convention 2025 in Hong Kong, to explore...
Xclusiv Shipbrokers: China Dominates Fleet Expansion
Recent shipping-market analysis shows that China continues to dominate global dry-bulk fleet growth, reports Safety4sea.
In 2025, Chinese buyers have acquired more dry-bulk vessels than any other nation, outperforming traditional maritime powers and reinforcing their...
Gambia Crackdown on Fraudulent Tanker Flags Intensifies
IMO lists 20 Gambia-flagged ships as falsely registered.
Western pressure grows on weak maritime registries.
Dark fleet exploits Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Comoros flags.
Gambia’s maritime administration has started to take action by removing...
Singapore’s TR129 Methanol Trial Marks a Turning Point for Future Bunkering Operations
Breakbulk News reports that Singapore has entered a new phase of clean-fuel bunkering with its first full-scale TR129 methanol trial. The operation marks a major step for the port and raises a clear industry...
New Gasum–Elenger Agreement Pushes Baltic Shipping Toward Bio-LNG
As reported by Gasum, the Nordic energy company has signed a FuelEU Maritime pooling and bio-LNG agreement with Elenger, the fuel supplier for Tallink’s fleet. Under the deal, Gasum will supply liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG)...
Net Zero Stalls as Maritime Faces Reality Check
CEO of Lloyd’s Nick Brown says shipping cannot decarbonise without government backing and consumer support.
He warns that the IMO’s climate delay shows the huge cost and political barriers facing the industry.
Political Delays...
WinGD Unveils New High-Pressure LNG Engine for Mega Boxships
Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced its first high-pressure LNG dual-fuel engine, the X-DF-HP, developed specifically for the demanding operating profiles of ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs).
Unveiled at Marintec China 2025, the new engine...
LNG Market Outlook: Strong Fundamentals But Stocks Struggle to Gain Momentum
The weekly outlook from LNG Shipping Stocks reports that the LNG shipping sector entered Week 48 with strong fundamentals, yet the overall index continued to show weak performance. The analysis covers index movements, company...