ReCAAP ISC Reports No Piracy Or Robbery Incidents In Asia
In a positive development for maritime security, the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP ISC) reported...
Bilbao Port Awards €11.48 Million Contract For Solar Power Integration Into OPS System
In a significant move towards decarbonizing port operations and promoting sustainable shipping, the Bilbao Port Authority has awarded a contract worth €11.48 million for...
GloNoise Project Extended To Strengthen Global Efforts Against Underwater Noise Pollution
The GloNoise Partnership for Mitigation of Underwater Noise from Shipping has officially been extended until December 2026. This decision, endorsed during the Mid-term Project...
Austal Finalizes Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement To Boost Australia’s Naval Capabilities
Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) has officially finalized its Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) with the Commonwealth of Australia, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Australia’s...
ZESTAs And SASHA Coalition Unite To Accelerate Zero-Emission Maritime Technologies
Two prominent industry organizations, the Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs) and the Skies and Seas Hydrogen-fuels Accelerator (SASHA) Coalition, have joined forces to...
Panama Takes Swift Action Following U.S. Sanctions On Vessels In Its Ship Registry
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has responded promptly and firmly after a Panamanian company, citizen, and 17 vessels registered under its flag were placed...
Port of Helsingborg to Offer OPS for Container Ships by 2026
Port of Helsingborg will launch its first Onshore Power Supply (OPS) facility for container vessels in autumn 2026.
The 3.5 MW facility will...
Q2 2025 Index Reports Broad Improvements in Seafarer Wellbeing
Seafarer happiness rose to 7.54/10 in Q2 2025, with improvements in connectivity, training, wages, fitness, and crew relationships.
Shore leave remains the lowest-rated...
ClassNK Issues Guidance on Revised STS Operations for Panama-Flag Vessels
Panama Maritime Authority updates MMC-217 for STS operations on Panamanian-flagged oil tankers.
The revised plan must include detailed vessel, cargo, and operation information...
New Maritime Guidelines to Tackle Device-Related Distractions at Sea
BIMCO, IMarEST, InterManager, and the Nautical Institute have issued guidelines to address device-related distractions on ships.
The guidelines define distraction, identify common causes,...