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Russian Oil Exports via Northern Sea Route: First Delivery to Brunei Marks Strategic Shift
by Sanvee Gupta5 minutes readExpansion of Russian oil exports through the Northern Sea Route: the first delivery to Brunei signifies a strategic shift.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack on the “Scarlet Ray,” an Israeli-linked oil tanker sailing in the Red Sea near the Saudi Arabian port of Yanbu. The …
Norwegian Frigates: A $13.5 Billion Deal for British-Made Frigates to be Built in Glasgow
by Sanvee Gupta3 minutes readNorway selects Britain for a $13.5 billion deal to acquire new frigates, enhancing its maritime defense and monitoring capabilities in the North Atlantic.
A Belize-flagged bulk carrier, NS PRIDE, was damaged by an explosion in the Black Sea near Ukraine’s Odesa region on August 31st. No crew injuries were reported.
It’s pretty exciting news for anyone involved in building or fixing ships in Europe. The European Competitiveness Fund is rolling out, and it looks like it will give a real …
Zeaborn Ship Management Fined $2 Million for MARPOL Violations After Crew Exposes Illegal Dumping
by Sanvee Gupta2 minutes readZeaborn Ship Management fined $2 million for MARPOL violations after crew provided evidence of illegal dumping of oily bilge water and falsified records.
Ocean engineering is rapidly transforming how we interact with the sea—from energy production and environmental monitoring to underwater construction and robotics. As climate change, sustainability, and technological advancement converge, ocean …
MSC World Europa Cruise Ship Loses Propulsion Off Italy Coast with Over 6,000 Passengers Onboard
by Sanvee Gupta5 minutes readMSC World Europa Cruise Ship Loses Propulsion Off Italy Coast with Over 6,000 Passengers Onboard
Houthi Captives Emerge: Propaganda Video Shows Survivors of Sunken Greek Bulker A Houthi propaganda video has surfaced, purportedly showing ten surviving crew members from the Greek-owned bulk carrier “Eternity C”, …
Shipping Company ordered to pay $1 Billion in Compensation for X-Press Pearl Disaster.
by Sanvee Gupta4 minutes readSri Lanka’s Supreme Court orders $1 billion compensation for the X-Press Pearl disaster, citing environmental and human rights violations.
Poland Oil Discovery: Baltic Sea Yields Nation’s Largest Offshore Oil Discovery
by Sanvee Gupta4 minutes readCanadian firm Central European Petroleum discovers Poland’s largest offshore oil and gas field in the Baltic Sea, potentially doubling national reserves and boosting energy security.
Shipyards
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s largest shipbuilder, announced plans to merge with its affiliate HD Hyundai Mipo. This strategic move aims to capitalize on …
by Sanvee GuptaDrydocks World awarded contract to build the world’s largest Floating LNG facility off Mexico for AMIGO LNG, set to boost global energy supply.
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Shipping Companies
Top 10 Tanker Shipping Companies in 2025: Global Tanker Fleet Leaders
268 views 7 minutes readExplore the top 10 tanker shipping companies in 2025 by fleet size and specialization. Discover key players in crude and product tanker fleets, market trends, …
BC Ferries Orders Four New Vessels from China to Modernize Fleet
127 views 4 minutes readJune 2025 | Victoria, British Columbia — In a significant move to modernize its aging fleet and meet growing passenger demand, BC Ferries has announced the procurement of four …
Classification Societies
Comoros Flags Fraudulent Practices by EU-Sanctioned Ship Register
89 views 2 minutes readComoros accuses an EU-sanctioned ship register of fraudulent flagging practices, raising concerns about maritime security and sanctions evasion
by Sanvee GuptaMaritime Safety Report 2025: Machinery Damage and Ageing Fleets Drive Incident Surge
155 views 5 minutes readThe 2025 Maritime Safety Report by DNV has revealed a concerning trend. A 42% increase in maritime safety incidents between 2018 and 2024, despite only a modest 10% growth …
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Marine Engines
Decarbonization Drives Innovation in Maritime Propulsion
4 minutes readLearn how decarbonization requires innovations in Maritime Propulsion
by Sanvee GuptaRevolutionizing Maritime Power: MAN Energy Solutions Launches Most Powerful Methanol Engine
3 minutes readMAN Energy Solutions has announced the upcoming delivery of the world’s most powerful two-stroke methanol engine, which is set to revolutionize the maritime industry. This …