Lessons Learned: Importance of Cooling Cycle in Preventing Laundry Burns

This safety alert, issued by the Marine Safety Forum (MSF), describes an onboard incident in which a crew member sustained a burn injury while...

Lloyd’s Register Launches LR Ports Advisory for Global Port Operations

Lloyd’s Register has launched LR Ports Advisory to provide specialized support for global port operations. The new team offers expertise in regulatory compliance,...

Drewry Reports Strong Shipping Equity Performance for Early August

Global shipping equity indices posted broad gains for the week ending August 8, 2025, led by LPG shipping with a 9.8% rise. Ports...

Van Oord Marks Sustainability Progress with Bio-LNG Bunkering

Van Oord has completed the first Bio-LNG bunkering for its dredger Vox Ariane. The company’s climate targets are approved by the Science Based...

U.S. Signals Retaliation if IMO Net-Zero Framework Moves Forward

The U.S. has withdrawn from IMO negotiations on the “Net-Zero Framework” and is urging other nations to drop their support. The framework, approved...

Russia’s Far East Sees AIS Disruption, Analysts Suspect Sanction Evasion

An ongoing disruption of Automatic Identification System (AIS) data is causing severe issues for dozens of vessels, mostly tankers, in Russia's far east, specifically...

A “Bittersweet” Discovery: Texas Floods Reveal Ancient Dinosaur Tracks

Floodwaters in the Texas Hill Country have led to a rare and exciting discovery: a set of 15 three-clawed dinosaur footprints, buried for millions...

Petcoke and Cement Provide a Resilient Base for Smaller Dry Bulk Vessels

The dry bulk shipping market has recently seen a temporary surge in the Panamax sector, but the long-term stability of the smaller Supramax, Ultramax,...

Trade Tensions and Peak Season Drive July U.S. Import Surge

According to Descartes Systems Group's August Global Shipping Report, U.S. container import volumes saw a significant spike in July 2025. The report highlights several...

Navigating Regulations: Why ESDs Are the New Lifeline for Ship Owners

New environmental regulations and rising carbon pricing are making energy-saving devices (ESDs) a more attractive investment for the shipping industry. While previously seen as...