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Understand the 2026 SOLAS lifting appliances rules for cargo vessels. Learn compliance steps, scope, and certification requirements.

ATHENS, July 9, 2025 — The global shipping industry is navigating through one of its most challenging periods in recent years, as armed conflicts, geopolitical instability, and economic uncertainty converge to …

A Greek-owned bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea with gunfire and sea drones, causing a fire and forcing the crew to abandon ship. Maritime sources suspect Houthi involvement.

Explore the escalating dangers faced by seafarers globally, including missile attacks in conflict zones, a surge in kidnappings, and persistent piracy threats in key maritime regions.

An external explosive device likely caused the blast that damaged the Greek oil tanker Vilamoura off Libya’s coast, according to TMS Tankers.

A fire aboard the decommissioned supertanker Sloug at a Turkish scrapyard has reignited environmental and safety concerns, highlighting gaps in ship recycling regulation enforcement.

Explore the top 10 tanker shipping companies in 2025 by fleet size and specialization. Discover key players in crude and product tanker fleets, market trends, and strategic insights.

The global maritime industry is navigating a wave of rising ship sale prices in 2025, with bulk carriers, tankers, and container ships all experiencing notable increases. This article breaks down …

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding has fully acquired its joint venture with Mitsui E&S, rebranding it as Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay. This move marks a strategic step in Japan’s maritime consolidation, focusing on innovation, …

On July 2, 2025, the passenger ferry KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank near Bali, Indonesia, with 65 people onboard. 31 have been rescued, 30 remain missing. Search and rescue operations …