Singapore Issues 2026 Updates to Safety and Pollution Rules for the Shipping Industry

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announced new amendments to its safety and pollution-reporting rules. These updates take effect on January 1, 2026, and...

Ship Recycling Markets Struggle as Supply Remains Tight in Early December

GMS reports that ship recyclers faced another slow week as December opened, with the Baltic Exchange continuing its decline. The Dry Index fell nearly...

China’s Bold Leap Toward Thorium Propulsion Signals a New Era for Container Shipping

The South China Morning Post reports that Jiangnan Shipyard is moving ahead with plans for the world’s first thorium-powered container vessel. The shipyard is...

ClassNK Grants First General Design Approval for Low-Pressure LCO₂ Cargo Tank

ClassNK has issued the world’s first General Design Approval for a low-pressure liquefied CO₂ cargo tank that removes the need for post-weld heat...

CMA CGM Sets Suez Return on India–US East Coast Service

A major carrier will reroute its India–Pakistan–US East Coast service through the Suez Canal, both eastbound and westbound. The change cuts full loop...

Italy Completes First Ship-to-Ship Bio-LNG Bunkering in Genoa

Italy has carried out its first ship to ship bio-LNG bunkering operation at the Port of Genoa. The operation marks a milestone for...

WMU Launches Global Research Initiative To Tackle Seafarer Abandonment

The World Maritime University (WMU) has launched a groundbreaking research project aimed at addressing the persistent issue of seafarer abandonment a problem that continues...

Anglo-Eastern Leads Industry Shift With AI-Powered Situational Awareness Across 750+ Ships

Anglo-Eastern Ship Management has become the first major ship management company to commit to fleetwide adoption of AI-supported situational awareness through a new strategic...

Understanding LNG Boil-Off: Key Challenges, Disputes, And Risk Management For Shipowners

The transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) inevitably involves some evaporation of the cargo, known as boil-off. While this is a natural and necessary...

Liberia Strengthens Its Lead As The World’s Largest Ship Registry In 2025

Liberia has further expanded its dominance as the world’s largest ship registry by gross tonnage, according to the 2025 Lloyd’s List rankings. The updated...