Cruise Tourism Gets Major Boost as Mumbai Opens International Terminal
On April 21st, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated cruise operations at the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT). The launch event was accompanied by the...
Maryland Unveils Plan to Protect Bay Bridge from Ship Strikes
Maryland outlines a multi-phase safety plan to protect the Bay Bridge from catastrophic vessel strikes.
The move follows a federal report highlighting the...
WISTA India ExCo Conference Highlights Sustainable Shipping and Diversity
The inaugural WISTA (Women's International Shipping & Trading Association) India ExCo Conference, held in Mumbai, focused prominently on the themes of sustainable shipping practices...
Container Shipping Sees Sharp Adjustments Amid Asia–North America Trade Uncertainty
Asia–North America container shipping capacity has dropped significantly due to changing tariff policies.
Scheduled capacity for West and East Coast routes reduced by...
MARPOL Special Areas and Emission Control Measures: A Call for Global Maritime Responsibility
Ships are restricted from discharging garbage in designated protected areas.
Annex VI outlines strict emission controls (SOx, NOx, PM) in specific Emission Control...
15th Vinga-Series Tanker ‘Fure Victoria’ Delivered from China
FKAB confirms delivery of the 15th vessel in the Fure Vinga series—‘Fure Victoria’—from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard.
The FKAB T24 design prioritizes fuel...
Russia Boosts Arctic Oil Shipments to China via Ship-to-Ship Transfers
Russia is increasing Arctic oil exports to China through ship-to-ship (STS) transfers in international waters off Singapore and Malaysia to bypass U.S. sanctions.
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Stena Bulk to Register Suezmax Tankers Under Swedish Flag
Stena Bulk plans to register up to five Suezmax tankers under the Swedish flag, making them the largest vessels ever flagged by Sweden.
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HDF Energy Partners to Decarbonize Indonesia’s Maritime Sector
HDF Energy Develops Hydrogen Power Plants to Fuel Indonesia’s Maritime Transition.
ASDP and PLN Collaborate on Green Hydrogen Solutions for Indonesian Ferry Network.
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Tanker Freight Faces Pressure from Economic Slowdown and U.S. Tariffs
U.S. Port Fees and Economic Concerns Weigh on Global Tanker Market.
Proposed U.S. Port Fees May Impact China-Linked Tankers Starting in October.
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