Mr. Kommer Damen Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at TUGTECHNOLOGY 2025

Mr. Kommer Damen received the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of over fifty years of innovation and leadership in tug design. Damen Shipyards...

VesselBot Study: Emissions at Major Ports Climb Despite Environmental Measures

Emission levels do not always correlate with vessel numbers; Shanghai had the highest emissions despite fewer vessels than Singapore. Port congestion and inefficient...

CMA CGM Joins Global Effort for Ocean Protection at UNOC 2025

CMA CGM is deeply engaged in ocean protection, investing in LNG- and methanol-powered vessels, avoiding harmful shipping routes, and aiming for Net Zero...

Russia Deploys Warships to Escort Shadow Fleet Tankers in Gulf of Finland

Russia has begun deploying naval ships to escort tankers belonging to its "shadow fleet" through the narrow Gulf of Finland, a move confirmed by...

Powering Qatar’s LNG Ambitions: Nakilat Begins Construction of 17 New Carriers

Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat), the Persian Gulf country's leading shipping and maritime player, has officially commenced the construction of 17 new liquefied natural...

Bulk Carrier Stranded Near Klagshamn, No Immediate Oil Spill Detected

On May 25, 2025, a 93-meter-long bulk carrier, loaded with scrap metal, ran aground in Swedish waters near Klagshamn in southern Öresund. The incident...

NYK Unveils “e-Crea,” Japan’s First Fully Battery-Driven Work Vessel

NYK has proudly unveiled Japan's first fully battery-driven work vessel, officially named the "e-Crea." The name, pronounced like the French pastry "éclair," was chosen...

Dry Bulk Market Shows Limited Activity, Freight Futures Decline as Seasonal Shifts Approach

Since early April 2025, the dry bulk market has indeed shown limited activity. Spot indices have largely remained within a broad range, and freight...

U.S. Reportedly Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Healthy Children and Pregnant Women

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., serving as the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, stated in a video posted to X (formerly Twitter) that the...

Marlink’s 2024 SOC Report Warns of Rising Cyber Threats in Maritime Sector

Cybercriminals are employing increasingly sophisticated tactics, including AI-driven methods, to target the maritime industry with greater efficiency and impact. Marlink’s SOC monitored nearly...