HD Hyundai Samho Lands $280M Container Ship Deal in Oceania
HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co., a South Korean shipbuilder, has secured a 386.8 billion-won (US$280 million) order to build two container carriers for...
Drewry: 8% of East-West Sailings Cancelled Amid Tariff Uncertainty
56 sailings cancelled across key East-West routes between 2 June and 6 July.
Transpacific Eastbound to see the highest impact.
Gemini leads in...
U.S. Port Uncertainty Heightens Challenges for Seafarers
Seafarers fear disembarking in the U.S. due to immigration uncertainties.
Industry leaders voice concerns over tariffs, declining cargo volumes, and regulatory volatility.
The...
Greek Shipping Dominates 2025 ESG Shipping Awards
Greek companies claimed 7 of 10 gold awards at the ESG Shipping Awards International.
Winners included Latsco, Tsakos Group, Star Bulk, and others.
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Skipper Injured as Sailboat Caught in Tanker Wake at Lock
A training sailboat was caught in turbulent wake while entering a lock in Germany.
The vessel collided with a secured tanker, breaking its...
Dutch Safety Board Demands Urgent Reforms After Deadly Cargo Ship Fire
An independent Dutch safety watchdog, the Dutch Safety Board (DSB), issued a scathing report on Thursday, May 29, 2025, stating that protocols for responding...
JSW Jaigarh Port Authority Issues Strict Mooring and Anchoring SOP for Monsoon Season
The JSW Jaigarh Port Authority in India has indeed issued a circular outlining the Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) for vessels mooring and anchoring during...
Environmentally Advanced Tanker LETTIE PG Enters Service Under Isle of Man Flag
A newly built, environmentally advanced tanker, the LETTIE PG, has officially entered service under the Isle of Man flag. This vessel marks a significant...
Russian Attacks, Houthi Blockade, and Baltic Stand-Off Reshape Maritime Risk Landscape
The maritime security landscape witnessed a dramatic escalation this week with one of the largest coordinated strikes on Ukraine’s port infrastructure since the onset...
VLCC Freight Market Faces Downward Pressure Amid Weakened Demand and Ample Supply
At the end of the third week of May 2025, the persistent downward pressure on VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) freight market sentiment on...