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 …
Table of Contents Toggle Celebrating Women in Maritime: The SHE_SEES Exhibition Comes to PortsmouthA New Chapter in Maritime HistoryAn Immersive ExperienceBringing History to LifeLooking to the FutureVisit the Exhibition: Celebrating …
Rescue of 9 Crew Members from MT Prestige Falcon Table of Contents Toggle Incident OverviewThe Crew in PerilThe Rescue OperationHeroic ActsAftermath and Reflection Incident Overview The MT Prestige Falcon found …
Table of Contents Toggle Key OutcomesLive-Streaming of Plenary SessionsPublic Access to Council DocumentsMultilingualism at IMOHybrid Meeting CapabilitiesSupport for the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS)GISIS EnhancementWorld Maritime Day Theme 2025IMO …
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 …
Table of Contents Toggle Panama’s Bold Move to Secure the Future of the Panama CanalThe Challenge of Water SupplyThe Innovative Solution: Indio River ReservoirLegal and Administrative DevelopmentsImpact on Global TradeConclusion …
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 …
In a groundbreaking development, RINA has granted Approval in Principle to SDARI as the ship designer for an innovative aframax tanker. This vessel is the result of a joint development …
Heading Title Columbia Group has partnered with Crowley to form a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at elevating their ship management solutions. This collaboration capitalizes on the expertise of both organizations …
Heading Title China’s Hengli Group announced a significant investment of yuan (CNY) 9.2 billion ($1.3 billion) into its shipbuilding business in Dalian, Liaoning province. The investment, made by its subsidiary …
Navigating the Future: The Power of Nuclear Propulsion in Ships By MaritimeHub Editors In an age where sustainability and efficiency are at the forefront of technological advancements, nuclear propulsion has …
