October 2025: IMO Reports Four Piracy Attempts – What It Means for Maritime Security
The IMO’s Monthly Piracy Report shows that four incidents of piracy or armed robbery against ships occurred during October 2025.
What Happened: Overview of the...
AB Suffers Serious Injuries After Six-Meter Fall During Funnel Maintenance at Sea
On the morning of the incident, the vessel was at sea. The weather was calm, with slight seas and a gentle breeze. Work had...
U.S. Sounds Alarm Over China’s Expanding Arctic Fleet and Rising Strategic Tensions
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has raised concerns over a surge in Chinese military and research vessels in Arctic waters during 2025....
Iran Seizes Eswatini-Flagged Vessel Over Alleged Fuel Smuggling
Iran’s maritime forces have detained an Eswatini-flagged vessel accused of carrying a large quantity of smuggled gasoil. The incident, reported by the semi-official Tasnim...
Global Recycling And Freight Markets Face Turbulence Amid Falling Prices And Rising Rates
The past week has revealed heightened volatility across global recycling and freight markets, according to GMS’ latest report. Steel prices, currency movements, freight rates,...
[Podcast] Is Shipping Ready For A Red Sea Return? Experts Warn Against Rushing Back
With the recent lull in Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, major shipping players including Maersk have hinted that a return to the Suez...
DNV Expands Its Additive Manufacturing Standard To Boost Sustainability And Industrial Adoption
DNV has released a major update to its flagship additive manufacturing (AM) standard, DNV-ST-B203, marking a significant step forward in advancing safe, cost-effective, and...
Integrated HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Sets Ambitious Path To Global Leadership After Merger
HD Hyundai’s major shipbuilding units HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and HD Hyundai Mipo have officially merged to form the integrated HD Hyundai Heavy Industries....
IMO and EU Launch “Future-Ready Shipping In Africa” To Accelerate Maritime Decarbonization And Digitalization
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the European Union (EU) have jointly launched the “Future-Ready Shipping in Africa” project, a major initiative aimed at...
Third Russia-Linked Oil Tanker Suffers Explosions at Sea
A tanker anchored off the coast of Dakar, Senegal, experienced a series of explosions in the early hours of November 27, reports Reuters.
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