Newly Opened Hongqi Bridge Collapses After Landslides in Sichuan Province

A recently inaugurated bridge in China’s southwestern Sichuan province has partially collapsed following a series of landslides on Tuesday afternoon, releasing a massive...

TSB Deploys Investigators After Collision Near Port of Vancouver Involving Cargo Ship

A team of federal investigators from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has been deployed to the Port of Vancouver following a collision...

China Leads All Major Vessel Types as South Korea’s LNG Carrier Dominance is Questioned

China has established an "unrivaled" position in the global shipbuilding industry, characterized by massive capacity expansion starting in 2024 and dominance in new orders...

From Pledges to Practice: Shipping’s ESG Ambition Fails to Reach the Vessel Selection Desk

RightShip and Thetius's report, "From Pledges to Practice: Anchoring Safety, Sustainability and Crew Welfare in Vessel Selection," reveals a persistent disconnect between the shipping...

Capesize Strength Continues on Strong Seasonal Flow; Spot Rates Projected to Remain Profitable

The dry bulk shipping market is expected to remain stable through the end of the year due to strong seasonal cargo flow, though significant...

Local Legislation Outpaces International Rules, Restricting Grey Water Discharge in Nearshore Areas

International regulations regarding shipboard sewage discharge, governed by MARPOL Annex IV, strictly control black water (sewage) but generally exempt grey water from direct international...

[Podcast] Shadow Fleet Exploits New Jurisdictions to Obscure Ownership

The characteristics and behaviors used to identify the shadow fleet (vessels serving sanctioned nations like Russia, Iran, and Venezuela) have evolved significantly between 2023...

Tanker Market Surge Spurs Newbuilding Orders Despite Long-Term Caution

The tanker market is witnessing a surge in contracting activity, with the global orderbook now standing at 16% of the existing fleet, according to...

Samsung Heavy Industries And OneOcean Partner To Advance Digital Maritime Innovation

Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), a global leader in shipbuilding and offshore engineering, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OneOcean, the digital solutions...

PolyU And Cheoy Lee Shipyards Partner To Advance Green And Intelligent Shipbuilding

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Cheoy Lee Shipyards have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote research and innovation in artificial...