NTSB Calls for Better Preparedness of Land-Based Firefighters

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a call for improved preparedness of land-based firefighters in marine vessel firefighting, following a deadly...

Port Call Optimisation: Key to Boosting Efficiency and Cutting Emissions

Implementing port call optimisation strategies, such as Just-In-Time (JIT) arrivals, can significantly decrease fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. By minimizing idle time...

Early Deaths of Top Chinese AI Experts Highlight Strain of Tech Race

Several top Chinese AI researchers have died prematurely, raising alarms about extreme work pressures in the high-stakes race for technological dominance. The ongoing...

UK Updates Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has the updated Port & Marine Facilities Safety Code. The UK Government has increased to emphasis on...

Maritime Charities to Tackle Challenge for Neurodiverse Seafarers

NeurodiversAtSea, the Seafarers Hospital Society, and The Seafarers’ Charity have initiated a pilot program offering £9,761 in grants to UK-based seafarers. This funding...

Skretting, Vertom & Strand Ink 15-Year Sustainable Shipping Deal

Skretting has entered into a 15-year agreement with Vertom and Strand Shipping to lease four modern diesel-electric vessels. This collaboration aims to streamline...

ReCAAP ISC Lowers Threat Level for Crew Abduction in Sulu-Celebes Seas

According to ReCAAP ISC's classification, a CAT 4 incident is considered the "least significant" in nature. In such incidents, the perpetrators are not armed,...

LNG Shipping Index Climbs 3% on Strong Trading Volumes

In a week marked by notable political developments in the United States, the market sentiment displayed surprising optimism, leading to an upward movement in...

Dry Bulk Market Navigates Tariff Uncertainty, China’s Stimulus a Potential Offset

Following the recent tariff announcements by the U.S. administration and the resulting volatility in global markets, sentiment in the dry bulk sector has also...

China Merchants Finalizes Acquisition of Qingdao Yangfan Shipbuilding

China Merchants has finalized the acquisition of Qingdao Yangfan Shipbuilding. This acquisition expands China Merchants' shipyard portfolio to a total of seven facilities and...