Global Maritime News

In recent years, the steel industry has been undergoing a powerful transformation towards sustainability with the emergence of Green Steel. Green Steel, also known as eco-friendly steel, is produced using …

Singaporean shipbuilder Strategic Marine has received an order from Louis Dreyfus Armateurs for two more crew transfer vessels (CTVs), bringing their fleet up to seven high-specification vessels. These 27-meter CTVs, …

ATHENS/LONDON, July 3, 2024 (Reuters) – A tanker abandoned off Yemen’s coast in June has disappeared and is believed to have sunk, according to three navy and security sources. The incident …

The Rise to Global Shipping Dominance and Diversification Gianluigi Aponte, the visionary founder of Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), has propelled the company to unprecedented heights, solidifying its position as a …

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Unveil “Gemini Cooperation” for Enhanced Ocean Network Operations Hapag-Lloyd AG and Maersk A/S, an A.P. Maersk subsidiary, recently inked a pioneering agreement to establish a new long-term …

Lloyd’s Register has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with H2Terminals Limited and its partners to evaluate a green hydrogen infrastructure project in the UK. This initiative includes developing an …

In a significant move set to reshape the maritime landscape, a new Saudi liner has entered the scene with ambitious plans for fleet expansion, facilitated by a strategic partnership with …

In the midst of a significant boom in the shipbuilding industry, labor-management tensions at domestic shipyards in Korea are escalating. Unionized workers are advocating for higher salaries and improved welfare …

DOF Group, a Norwegian offshore supply vessel company, has recently announced its acquisition of Maersk Supply Service (MSS) in a deal valued at $1.11 billion, combining to form a prominent …

Learn how Trafigura has recently achieved a significant milestone by conducting its inaugural ship-to-ship (STS) ammonia transfer.

Press release Wärtsilä propulsion solutions expected to deliver 5% fuel savings for International Seaways tankers Wärtsilä Corporation, Trade press release 19 June 2024 at 09:00 UTC+2 Technology group Wärtsilä today announced it …

Today, 1st of July, 2024, marks a significant milestone in environmental protection efforts as a ban on the use of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) in Arctic waters comes into effect. …

Navigating the Waters: The Container Shipping Market Outlook for 2024 The container shipping industry, a crucial artery of global trade, continues to face significant challenges and opportunities as we move …

Interferry’s Call for a Fleet-Balancing Mechanism: A New Approach to CII Compliance As the maritime industry grapples with stringent Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulations, Interferry has proposed a novel fleet-balancing …

Bulgarian shipowner IHB Shipping, a subsidiary of Industrial Holding Bulgaria (IHB), has announced a significant fleet renewal with an order for three ultramax newbuilds from Chinese shipbuilder New Dayang. This …

In recent years, there has been a notable surge in the number of companies investing in the market of newly built ships. According to the latest report from IHS, this …

  In a significant move towards greener maritime operations, Stena RoRo has announced the addition of two more E-Flexer RoPax vessels to its innovative fleet, ordered from the CMI Jinling …

In a dramatic turn of events, the Indonesian freighter Noah Satu (IMO 9313620) caught fire and sank off the coast of Tuban, East Java, sending ripples through the maritime community. …

In an alarming development, a merchant vessel reported being struck by a waterborne improvised explosive device in the Red Sea on Thursday. The incident, confirmed by British security firm Ambrey, …

German shipowner Carsten Rehder has announced a significant new partnership with Indian shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) for the construction of eight CORAL 7500 Multipurpose Dry Cargo …

The bill to phase out live sheep exports has successfully passed through the Australian House of Representatives.“This is a historic moment in Australia’s history that brings us closer than ever …

U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter Venture Global has launched its first LNG vessel, the Venture Gator, at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in Geoji-si, South Korea. This marks the …

Crowley Maritime has officially christened its pioneering electric harbor tug, the eWolf, in a ceremony held in San Diego. This advanced vessel, which will start commercial operations at the Port …

A monumental chapter has begun in Lithuania’s maritime sector as the construction of the nation’s first hydrogen-electric ship commenced at Western Baltija Shipbuilding (WBS) upon commission by the Klaipėda State …

Adnoc, the United Arab Emirates’ energy giant, has recently awarded a significant contract to two renowned South Korean shipbuilders, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Hanwha Ocean (formerly known as DSME), …

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has reported a container fire at Waaslandhaven, leading to a temporary suspension of terminal operations. On June 24 at 5:30 am (CEST), maritime activity was momentarily …

Recent claims by Yemen’s Houthi rebels of an attack on the U.S. aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea have been debunked by U.S. officials. The Houthis, aligned …

The Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) has called for urgent regulations to address methane slip in the shipping industry. Methane slip refers to unburned methane released …

The New Zealand Interisland ferry Aratere went hard aground near Picton due to a steering failure. The 25-year-old vessel, carrying freight and crew, veered off course about 1.5 nautical miles …

MAN Energy Solutions to supply dual-fuel engines for HMM’s new LNG-powered PCTCs, supporting decarbonization and next-gen maritime propulsion.