[Watch] Why Ships Kill Whales?

Shipping and its impact on whales have long been under the critical scanner of the cetacean crisis. Many ships are blamed that they kill...

Blocked Hatch Highlights Need to Keep Emergency Exits Clear

Poor Planning and Supervision Highlight Safety Gaps. Crew Urged to Prioritise Emergency Escape Routes During Operations. Clear Access, Regular Checks, and Signage Key...

Global Ship Recycling Markets Reel Under Inflation and Falling Steel Prices

LukOil Rumored to Face Bankruptcy Amid Market Uncertainty. Ship Recycling Prices in India and Pakistan Drop Below USD 400/LDT. Bangladesh Holds Slight Edge...

South Korea Launches AI Project to Develop Fully Autonomous Ships

Government Exempts AI Ship Project from Feasibility Study. 600 Billion Won Initiative Targets Level 4 Unmanned Navigation. R&D to Focus on Engine Automation...

Trump’s Energy Overhaul Boosts Oil Demand and Shakes Global Climate Policy

Federal Lands Reopened, LNG Projects Revived Amid Legal Pushback. Slower Growth in US Crude Output Despite Record Production. EV Mandates Rolled Back, Clean-Energy...

Ro-Ro Vessels Added to US–China Port Fee Suspension

US Policy Aims to Revive Fading Shipbuilding Industry. Trade Unions Blast Trump’s Decision, Warn of Setback for US Builders. Analysts Say Move Needed...

Collision Risks in China’s Coastal Waters: Lessons and Guidance for Safer Navigation

Recent circulars published by Huatai Marine and a detailed article on SAFETY4SEA highlight the significant hazards posed by interactions between merchant vessels and...

EU Oil Product Ban & Drone Strikes Elevate Tanker Freight-Rate Outlook

S&P Global reports that TORM A/S cites the combination of the EU’s upcoming ban on Russian oil-products and heightened drone strikes against refinery...

Whale-Ship Collision Risk: New Protection Measures Effective from 1 May in Key Regions

BIMCO reports that beginning 1 May 2025, mandatory and voluntary speed-reduction and routing measures to protect whale populations will take effect in regions...

Adapting in a Fragmented World: How Global Shipping Can Strengthen Its Resilience

At the Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit 2025, leaders, policymakers, and maritime experts explored a pressing question — how can the shipping industry...