MPA Prepares Singapore for Multi-Fuel Bunkering Future

Biofuel Sales Up 70 Per cent, B100 Standards Coming by 2025. Methanol SIMOPS Trial Successful, Technical Guidelines by 2025. Ammonia Bunkering Advances with IMO Support and Local Standards. As noted in its 2024 Annual...

MOL and Kinetics to Launch World’s First Floating Data Center Platform by 2027

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Kinetics (by Karpowership) signed an MOU to co-develop a next-generation floating data center using a retrofitted vessel. The platform will be powered by flexible sources including Powerships, grids,...

LNG Shipping Stocks Stagnant as Volatility Builds Ahead of Winter Procurement

The UP World LNG Shipping Index (UPI) dipped 0.16% to 164.43, reflecting subdued summer trading despite a broader S&P 500 gain. New Fortress Energy surged 64% on Puerto Rico contract news, while most...

Europe’s Vital Waterways Experience Severe Disruptions as Heatwave Persists

Europe's crucial inland waterways, including the Rhine and the Danube rivers, are currently experiencing exceptionally low water levels. This critical situation is a direct consequence of prolonged heat waves and drought conditions across Western...

Wattlab & HGK Launch First Hybrid Solar Inland Cargo Vessel

Dutch solar innovator Wattlab has equipped HGK Shipping’s Blue Marlin with a solar energy system, making it the first inland cargo vessel globally capable of hybrid sailing powered by solar energy. The ship...

Two Explosions Rock LPG Tanker at Russia’s Ust-Luga Port, Leading to Ammonia Leak

On July 6, a significant incident occurred at Russia's Ust-Luga port, near the Estonian border, where a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker experienced two explosions during ammonia loading operations. The event led to the...

India’s CSL and South Korea’s HD KSOE Partner to Elevate Indian Shipbuilding to Global...

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a leading name in India's shipbuilding and ship repair industry, has forged a significant strategic alliance by signing a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore...

AMSA’s New Marine Notice Emphasizes Comprehensive Approach to Fatigue Management

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a vital Marine Notice (specifically Marine Notice 2025/03, "Watchkeeping and crewing standards," issued on July 3, 2025) outlining its clear expectations for vessel owners and operators...

UNSW Researcher Pioneers AI-Driven Route Optimization to Cut Ship Emissions

A UNSW Sydney researcher has developed AI technology to help cargo ships reduce fuel usage by navigating ocean currents more efficiently. The innovation, developed by the startup CounterCurrent, acts like a “Google Maps...

[Podcast] Tanker Market Faces Uncertainty in 2025 Amid Global Tensions

Lloyd's List, a leading publication in the maritime industry, consistently provides two major market outlooks each year. These outlooks are highly anticipated by industry professionals as they offer in-depth analysis across various shipping sectors,...