Hong Kong Issues Revised GMDSS Radio Installation Guidelines

IMO Approves New GMDSS Standards via COMSAR.1/Circ.32/Rev.3. Single MF/HF Radio Installation Now Acceptable Under Revised Rules. New Placement Rules Aim to Prevent Interference...

MAIB Receives 1,515 Marine Incident Reports in 2024

Legacy Backlog Shrinks as MAIB Streamlines Investigations. Report Output Doubles; Investigation Time Improving. 85% of Safety Recommendations Accepted in 2024. The UK Marine Accident...

Trump Proposes 30% Tariff on EU Imports Starting August

Canadian Gasoline Supplies Dominate US Atlantic Coast Amid Tariff Talks European Fuel Imports to the USAC May Face Tariff Pressure US West Coast...

Global Bunker Prices Fall and Scrubber Spread Narrows in Volatile Market

Global bunker fuel indices showed a moderate decline in Week 29, while price spreads and market differentials indicated continued market volatility and an...

Lessons Learned: Shallow Waters and Tug Constraints Complicate Vessel Berthing

This incident, reported by The Nautical Institute, involved a cargo vessel making a berthing approach in a challenging location. The event highlights the operational...

Vigor–Saronic Partnership Targets Scalable Development of Maritime Autonomous Capabilities

Vigor and Saronic have partnered to accelerate the development and delivery of Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) for defense and commercial use. The collaboration...

EU’s Sustainable Transport Investment Plan Must Support Shipping’s Net-Zero Transition

The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform supports the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework and urges the EU to align its climate policies accordingly. It calls for...

Shipping’s New Net Zero Framework and the Road Ahead

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed on a Net Zero Framework anchored by a Global Fuel Standard (GFS), aiming to significantly reduce...

Wuhu Shipyard Begins Building 38,000 dwt Tanker for Stolt Tankers

Wuhu Shipyard has begun construction on the first of six 38,000 dwt stainless steel tankers for Stolt Tankers. The vessels, designed for fuel...

2024–2025 Bulk Carrier Report Reviews Fleet and Regulatory Progress

The bulk carrier fleet continues to grow, with steady vessel performance despite volatility in the Baltic Dry Index. INTERCARGO-entered ships consistently outperform industry...