Lifetime Recognition for Maritime Leadership And Integrity

Dr. James S. C. Chao has been honored with the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for his exceptional...

Bulk Carrier Grounding Highlights River Navigation Risks

The MAIB has been recording incidents involving dangerously weighted heaving lines used in British ports for the last 2 years. While there have fortunately...

Drewry’s World Container Index Dip 2% to $2,157 This Week

Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 2% to $2,157 per 40ft container this week. Detailed assessment for Thursday, 24 April 2025 The Drewry WCI composite index...

Saudi Fuel Oil Imports from Fujairah Hit 15-Month High

Total oil product stocks at the Port of Fujairah fell by 0.4% to 22.023 million barrels in the week ending April 21, hitting...

Swedish Club: Loss Prevention Tips for Liquid Cargo

The Swedish Club has released the “Sampling Guide for Liquid Cargoes” guide, aimed at reinforcing the importance of adhering to standard sampling procedures for...

Neste and Eckerö Line Extend Alliance to Cut Baltic Sea Emissions

Neste and Finnish company Eckerö Line, which operates ferry services between Helsinki and Tallinn, continue collaborating to reduce maritime emissions. Eckerö Line provides...

China Coast Guard Cracks Down on Marine Pollution

China will launch a nationwide campaign to strengthen oversight of its marine resources and environment, targeting pollution and ecological degradation in key coastal and...

EU Requires Insurance for All Vessels in Waters

European Commission Strengthens Maritime Oversight with Insurance Mandate. New EU Directive Requires Vessels Passing Through Waters to Provide Insurance Details EU Enhances Maritime...

Serious Incident at Sea Reported Near Somalia

Vessel Catches Fire and Floods Off Somalia, Crew Member Injured. Fire and Flooding Reported on Vessel Near Somalia, Injured Crew Evacuated. Indian Navy...

ABS CEO Christopher Wiernicki Announces Retirement After 14 Years

ABS Chief Executive Christopher Wiernicki Reflects on Tenure, Announces Retirement. Wiernicki to Retire in 2025 After Leading ABS for 14 Years. ABS CEO...