Korean Shipbuilders Rebound as U.S. Sanctions Hit Chinese Rivals

South Korea’s Shipbuilding Share Jumps to 25.1% in H1 2025. U.S. Trade Measures Drive Orders from China to Korean Yards. Korean Shipyards See...

MOL Unveils Energia Viking, Its First LNG-Fueled VLCC

MOL and Equinor Mark Delivery of LNG-Powered VLCC. MOL Targets Greener Shipping with Launch of Energia Viking. MOL Aims for Net Zero by...

Second-Hand Container Ship Sales Surge in Early 2025

191 Container Ships Sold in H1 2025 Amid Strong Market Demand. Tight Supply, Strong Demand Drive Up Ship Prices in 2025. MSC Leads...

Operators Urged to Follow IMO Rules for Safe Loading of Jumbo Bags

Improper Stowage of FIBCs May Jeopardise P&I Cover. P&I Club Issues Safety Alert on Jumbo Bag Cargoes. Compliance Crucial for Safe Loading of...

K-SURE and Trafigura Sign $200 Million Deal to Boost Korean Shipping

First-Ever ECA Financing Based on Time Charters Backed by K-SURE. Trafigura Expands Ties with Korean Shippers Through Landmark Financing. $200 Million Facility Aims...

Mooring Operations Safety: Incident Analysis and Key Takeaways

This safety incident report, based on findings from the Marine Safety Investigation Unit (MSIU), concerns a serious injury sustained by a crew member during...

GMS and Liberian Registry Award First International Ready for Recycling Certificate (IRRC)

GMS and the Liberian Registry issued the first International Ready for Recycling Certificate (IRRC) under the Hong Kong Convention, awarded to vessel R...

Port of New Orleans and Partners Launch Joint Initiative to Promote Maritime Gateway

Port of New Orleans will join five Lower Mississippi River ports under a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to launch a joint marketing strategy. The...

Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges to Enforce Mandatory MFM Systems in 2026

From January 1, 2026, certified Mass Flow Meter (MFM) systems will be mandatory for bunker deliveries in Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges. Requirements align with...

Interferry Calls for EU–IMO Climate Rule Alignment to Avoid Double Costs

Interferry urges the European Commission to align EU climate rules with the IMO’s Net-Zero framework. Misalignment between the EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and...