Skipper Injured as Sailboat Caught in Tanker Wake at Lock

A training sailboat was caught in turbulent wake while entering a lock in Germany. The vessel collided with a secured tanker, breaking its...

Dutch Safety Board Demands Urgent Reforms After Deadly Cargo Ship Fire

An independent Dutch safety watchdog, the Dutch Safety Board (DSB), issued a scathing report on Thursday, May 29, 2025, stating that protocols for responding...

JSW Jaigarh Port Authority Issues Strict Mooring and Anchoring SOP for Monsoon Season

The JSW Jaigarh Port Authority in India has indeed issued a circular outlining the Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) for vessels mooring and anchoring during...

Environmentally Advanced Tanker LETTIE PG Enters Service Under Isle of Man Flag

A newly built, environmentally advanced tanker, the LETTIE PG, has officially entered service under the Isle of Man flag. This vessel marks a significant...

Russian Attacks, Houthi Blockade, and Baltic Stand-Off Reshape Maritime Risk Landscape

The maritime security landscape witnessed a dramatic escalation this week with one of the largest coordinated strikes on Ukraine’s port infrastructure since the onset...

VLCC Freight Market Faces Downward Pressure Amid Weakened Demand and Ample Supply

At the end of the third week of May 2025, the persistent downward pressure on VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) freight market sentiment on...

Mexico Initiates National Action Plan to Support Maritime Decarbonization

Mexico has started developing its National Action Plan for maritime decarbonization with broad participation from government, ports, industry, and civil society. The plan...

Maritime Unions Urge Policy Reforms as Merchant Fleets Shrink Across NATO Nations

The US Merchant Marine has gradually shrunk since the 1950s and 1960s due to competitiveness problems and lack of a clear national maritime...

ABS Consulting Expert Calls for Stronger Cybersecurity to Protect Maritime Operations and Assets

Michael DeVolld and other experts emphasized the growing cyber threats to the maritime industry and the urgent need for strong cybersecurity measures. New...

Wärtsilä Ammonia Engine Cuts GHG Emissions by Up to 90%

Wärtsilä has improved its 4-stroke ammonia engine, achieving up to a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel engines. The Wärtsilä...