Maritime Unions Urge Policy Reforms as Merchant Fleets Shrink Across NATO Nations
The US Merchant Marine has gradually shrunk since the 1950s and 1960s due to competitiveness problems and lack of a clear national maritime...
ABS Consulting Expert Calls for Stronger Cybersecurity to Protect Maritime Operations and Assets
Michael DeVolld and other experts emphasized the growing cyber threats to the maritime industry and the urgent need for strong cybersecurity measures.
New...
Wärtsilä Ammonia Engine Cuts GHG Emissions by Up to 90%
Wärtsilä has improved its 4-stroke ammonia engine, achieving up to a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel engines.
The Wärtsilä...
DeepSeek Quietly Updates R1 AI Model Amid Anticipation for Next-Gen Tech
DeepSeek released a minor update to its R1 reasoning model (R1-0528), now available on its chatbot platforms and Hugging Face, though specific changes...
New Partnership Advances Liquid Hydrogen Carrier Technology
ABS and the Hydrogen Ship Technology Center at Pusan National University signed a memorandum of understanding for the joint research and technology development of...
Bulk Carrier Narrowly Avoids Collision With Seawall Near Port Huron
A bulk carrier navigating the St. Clair River had a close call on Tuesday afternoon when it nearly allided with a seawall near Port...
ONE Enhances Green Strategy With Ship Recycling Policy
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has taken a significant step toward environmental accountability by launching a Ship Recycling Policy and joining the Ship Recycling Transparency...
EU Unveils Strategic Plan For A Secure And Prosperous Black Sea Region
In the face of growing geopolitical instability, the European Union has launched a new strategic approach aimed at fostering security, sustainable growth, and resilience...
Singapore, India, Thailand Report Covid Spike; WHO Urges Vigilance
Several Asian countries, including India, China, Singapore, and Thailand, are witnessing a renewed rise in Covid-19 cases, largely driven by new Omicron sub-variants. While...
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Partners With European Hubs To Launch Green Shipping Corridors
As the world’s busiest port by cargo throughput, China’s Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has taken a decisive step toward international maritime decarbonization. On Tuesday, it announced...