Wan Hai Lines Names “WAN HAI A19” At Samsung Geoje Shipyard, Hosts Charity Event

Wan Hai Lines held a naming ceremony for its new containership, WAN HAI A19, on 29th May at Samsung Heavy Industries’ Geoje shipyard in...

IMO Issues Interim Guidance on Biofuel Blends

Following extensive efforts by IBIA to highlight the issue of the carriage of greater than B25 biofuels by MARPOL Annex I certified bunker vessels,...

Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 Secures Key DOE Export Permit For Non-FTA Countries

Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), announced that its Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project has received a crucial permit from the...

Shipping Industry Posts $5.9b EBIT in Q1 2025 Amid Market Uncertainty

Despite ongoing geopolitical challenges and market volatility, the global container shipping industry reported a combined Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) of USD 5.9...

UN Security Council Extends Libya Arms Embargo Vessel

The United Nations Security Council has extended the authorization allowing member states to inspect vessels suspected of violating the Libya arms embargo. The measure,...

South Korea Updates Electric Vessel Standards

Revised “Electric Propulsion Vessel Standards” become effective 29 May 2025, introducing requirements for fuel-cell–powered ships, core system redundancy, and enhanced fire safety in...

Moeve to Supply 40,000 Tons of 2G Marine Biofuel to Canary Islands Operator

Moeve will deliver approximately 40,000 tons of second-generation marine biofuels to a Canary Islands ferry operator by the end of 2025, with an...

Six Newbuild Tankers to Feature Wind Propulsion Technology as Part of Sustainability Push

A leading wind propulsion company has signed a deal to deliver six rotor sails for newly commissioned tankers from a European shipping group. ...

SGS FastRig Demonstrates Fuel Savings and Operational Advantages in Sea Trials

Smart Green Shipping (SGS) has announced the successful completion of sea trials for its innovative FastRig wind-assisted propulsion system, confirming its practical advantages for...

US Eyes Expanded Tech Sanctions to Close Loopholes for Chinese Firms

On Friday, May 30, 2025, major stock averages, including the S&P 500, experienced a downturn, falling 1%, in response to reports that the United...