Bulk Carrier Stranded Near Klagshamn, No Immediate Oil Spill Detected

On May 25, 2025, a 93-meter-long bulk carrier, loaded with scrap metal, ran aground in Swedish waters near Klagshamn in southern Öresund. The incident...

NYK Unveils “e-Crea,” Japan’s First Fully Battery-Driven Work Vessel

NYK has proudly unveiled Japan's first fully battery-driven work vessel, officially named the "e-Crea." The name, pronounced like the French pastry "éclair," was chosen...

Dry Bulk Market Shows Limited Activity, Freight Futures Decline as Seasonal Shifts Approach

Since early April 2025, the dry bulk market has indeed shown limited activity. Spot indices have largely remained within a broad range, and freight...

U.S. Reportedly Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Healthy Children and Pregnant Women

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., serving as the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, stated in a video posted to X (formerly Twitter) that the...

Marlink’s 2024 SOC Report Warns of Rising Cyber Threats in Maritime Sector

Cybercriminals are employing increasingly sophisticated tactics, including AI-driven methods, to target the maritime industry with greater efficiency and impact. Marlink’s SOC monitored nearly...

IMO Signals End for Conventional Fuels; Scalable Alternatives Still Needed

Scalable zero-emission fuels like e-ammonia and e-methanol hold the greatest promise to meet the shipping sector’s 2040 climate goals, requiring rapid development of...

Why Biofuel Adoption in Shipping Faces Supply and Viability Challenges

Surging biofuel demand in shipping outpaces production capacity for biodiesel and bio-LNG. Unconstrained demand could exceed 140 million tonnes by 2028, while total...

Global Container Shipping Industry Posts $9.9b Net Income in Q1 2025

Q1 2025 net income was US$9.9 billion, down 36.4% from the previous quarter but up 82% year-over-year. Earnings drop marks a trend reversal,...

Microsoft Leads AI Charge as Rivals Rally

Expanded AI ecosystem through collaborations with OpenAI, Nvidia, Elon Musk’s xAI, and other model providers. New AI developer tools include a simple-instruction coding...

Kongsberg Launches TTH Tunnel Thrusters

Compact, modular thruster design enables easier hull integration and supports a wide range of vessel types. Trunk-mounted installation allows onboard servicing, eliminating dry-docking...