Norway’s GC Rieber Shipping to Build Zero-Emission Battery-Powered Vessel
Norwegian shipping company GC Rieber Shipping has signed a letter of intent for the construction of a fully electric battery-powered freight carrier. This significant...
Beyond Automation: Why Human Intuition Remains Indispensable in Shipping’s Digital Age
While the industry has indeed transformed from manual processes to an algorithmic, cloud-based, and real-time tracking powerhouse, this transformation isn't about replacing humans entirely,...
Performance Shipping Secures Long-Term Charter with Mercuria for New LR1 Tanker
Performance Shipping signs a four-year time charter deal with Mercuria for a new LR1 tanker delivering in early 2027.
The fixed-rate contract provides...
“K” LINE and Yinson Unite to Propel Offshore CO₂ Transport and Storage Innovation
“K” LINE and Yinson sign MoU to develop floating CO₂ storage and injection solutions.
Partnership merges CO₂ shipping and offshore engineering expertise.
Supports...
COVID Vaccine Helps Prevent Kidney Damage During Infection
COVID-19 can cause acute kidney injury, often leading to dialysis and an increased risk of death.
Vaccinated individuals are less likely to suffer...
Hamburg Streets Glow Yellow for Lively MSC Festival
MSC celebrated its Hamburg partnership with the largest public event in its history, the MSC Yellow Festival.
The event featured the naming of...
Shipping Lines Avoid Strait of Hormuz Amid Israel-Iran Tensions
Some shipowners avoid the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel-Iran tensions
Conflict triggers freight rate spikes and security concerns in key maritime routes
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Lesson Learned: Loss of Propulsion Due to Fatigue Fracture in Controllable Pitch Propeller Blade
On August 11, 2022, a containership operating in the North Pacific Ocean experienced a loss of propulsion due to a controllable pitch propeller (CPP)...
Fujairah Terminals and FFZA Sign Agreement to Expand Global Shipping Reach
Fujairah Terminals and Fujairah Free Zone Authority signed an MoU to strengthen maritime and logistics collaboration.
The partnership aims to attract investment, improve...
Møre Sjø Commits to Hydrogen with New Order for Emission-Free Bulk Carriers
Møre Sjø has ordered two hydrogen-powered, emission-free bulk carriers from Gelibolu Shipyard in Türkiye.
The vessels, designed by Naval Dynamics and equipped with...