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Spyros M. Polemis, Esteemed Greek Shipping Leader, Passes Away Spyros M. Polemis, a pillar of Greek shipping and a past chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has passed …

NYK Bulkship (Atlantic) N.V. has installed two wind-assist VentoFoils on the bulk carrier NBA Magritte at the port of Rotterdam. The vessel is engaged in a long-term charter contract with …

Ship Recycling Market The ship recycling markets in the Indian subcontinent continue to remain highly unstable as both currency values and local steel plate prices in India and Bangladesh experienced …

Spain Detains Maltese-Flagged Oil Tanker Over Oil Spill Near TarragonaSpain has detained and fined the Maltese-flagged oil tanker, Lagertha, for discharging oil in open waters near the northeastern port city …

Transnet, the operator of South Africa’s ports and rail network, has received a substantial vote of confidence from the African Development Bank Group. The bank, established 60 years ago by …

“The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, announced the crackdown on Russia’s so-called shadow tanker fleet used to circumvent international sanctions, stating that 44 European nations approved the …

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The Greek navy this week extended an advisory effectively banning ship traffic off the coast of the southeastern Peloponnese and further, in a bid to deter ship-to-ship transfers of Russian …

📈 Industry Update: Container Shipping and LNG Container shipping companies are increasingly turning to LNG (liquefied natural gas) for their newbuild ships amidst a significant surge in boxship contracting. While …

Accidents onboard ships show no sign of decreasing, according to the latest statistics submitted to the IMO by InterManager. The number of seafarers injured in falls has remained fairly consistent …

CIMAC has been officially granted consultative status with the IMO. CIMAC is the leading global non-profit association promoting the development of ship propulsion, train drive and power generation. Eero Lehtovaara …

German dry bulk owner Oldendorff has sold a ship despite softening prices as the market takes a breather. Sales registers indicate that the German post-panamax expert has sold six ships, …

ClassNK has published its annual report on Port State Control, aimed at raising awareness of the current state of PSC and enhancing onboard maintenance and inspections, as well as Safety …

KT Marine has taken delivery of the Damen Fast Ferry 4212, introducing this high-speed vessel to South Korea’s maritime transport sector. The ferry, which is part of Damen Shipyards’ Fast …

After a prolonged period of high rates, container freight rates have shown signs of stabilizing. This temporary relief comes as a reaction to various market factors, including adjustments in supply …

On July 12, 2024, Saipem announced the signing of a significant framework agreement with BP to support offshore activities in Azerbaijan. The agreement will see Saipem leveraging their extensive expertise …

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a new gangway design developed by Pengrui Marine Equipment Ltd. and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry. This …

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) recently took part in “Operation Breeze,” a joint maritime safety and security operation. This initiative was coordinated with several European Union member states and …

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated an investigation into the Gemini Alliance, a significant maritime consortium formed by several major shipping companies. The probe, which has resulted in delays …

Two Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units, built by Singapore’s SeaTium Offshore, have received classification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). These FPSOs are designed to operate off …

Japan’s NYK Line Expands with Eneos Ocean Subsidiary Acquisition Japan’s maritime giant, NYK Line, is set to further solidify its position in the energy shipping industry. In a strategic move, …

AMSA has recently published Marine Notice 03/2024 on the “Testing and Inspection of Oil Filtering Equipment Approved to Meet Resolution MEPC.107(49).” This notice aims to inform ship operators and recognized …

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Navigating Towards a Greener Future: The Impact of FuelEU Maritime As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, the European Union (EU) is steering its maritime …