Maritime Digitalisation and Cybersecurity: Navigating a Race Against Obsolescence

Industry leaders at London International Shipping Week (LISW) stress the urgent need for digital integration in a fragmented maritime sector. Experts call for...

Hanwha Ocean Achieves First LNG Ship-to-Ship Transfer During Sea Trials

STS LNG Transfer Reduces Environmental Impact and Eases Terminal Congestion. LNG Directly Transferred Between Vessels Under Trial for Greater Efficiency. Hanwha Follows Recent...

Restart of Kurdish Crude Exports Boosts Mediterranean Tanker Activity

Kurdish crude exports restart after a 2.5-year suspension, with initial flows of 150–160 kbd. The resumption follows a new agreement between Iraq’s federal...

US Issues Rules for China-Linked Vessel Fees

CBP Says Vessel Operators Responsible for Determining Fee Liability. New Charges Up to $50 Per Net Ton for Chinese-Owned or Built Ships. Payments...

Crew Negligence Blamed for Massive Mauritius Oil Spill

Investigation finds crew distraction, alcohol use, and navigational errors as main causes of the 2020 oil spill. Authorities faulted for delayed response and...

UNCTAD: The Top Registries and Ship Owning Nations of the World

Liberia, Panama, and the Marshall Islands remain the top three flag States, collectively holding 46.5% of global capacity. Greece, China, and Japan continue...

Qatar Suspends Vessel Navigation After GPS Disruption

The Transport Ministry issues an immediate suspension to ensure maritime safety. No timeline has been announced for the restoration as authorities assess the...

Ship Recycling Markets Slip into a Spooky October

Inflation rises in Turkey and Pakistan, currencies back on scary charts. Oil slips to $60 per barrel, nearly 20% lower than last year. ...

IRPT and EFIP Sign MOU to Expand Opportunities in Inland Waterway Trade

IRPT and EFIP have formed a transatlantic partnership through an MOU to modernize inland waterway infrastructure and strengthen global trade connectivity. The agreement...

BioLNG Powers Baleària Ferries Toward Net-Zero Emissions

Baleària is powering the Margarita Salas, Abel Matutes, and Rusadir ferries exclusively with bioLNG, achieving zero-emission operations on key Mediterranean routes. The company...