Top Stories
Featured News
Explore the challenges of dual-fuel vessel management amid new regulations, including fuel quality monitoring, legal responsibilities, and recommendations.
Discover how China’s Da Yang Hao docked in the Cook Islands to advance seabed research amidst global interest in deep-sea minerals and strategic geopolitics.
Discover how COSCO SHIPPING is navigating global challenges with bold fleet expansions and green tech investments, aiming for long-term growth.
Singapore and DNV Strengthen Maritime Innovation Partnership for a Sustainable Future
2 minutes readDiscover how Singapore’s renewed maritime partnership with DNV aims to lead global shipping into a sustainable, smarter, and more innovative future.
Discover how China’s shipbuilding industry is booming with multi-billion-dollar orders, advancing green technology, and cementing global maritime dominance.
A major fire breaks out in the cargo hold of the Strait Pearl in Terneuzen, highlighting the critical importance of fire safety protocols for cargo handling.
Discover how dockworker unions worldwide are uniting to oppose port automation, safeguarding jobs and labor rights in the face of technological change.
Tragedy at sea: explore the recent migrant boat capsizing off Malaysia, the humanitarian crisis, and the urgent call for global maritime safety cooperation.
Discover the SeaWasp by Bluetech Finland, a wind-optimized tanker that enhances fuel efficiency and sustainability in maritime transport.
Discover how regional stability has boosted the Suez Canal’s revenue by 14.2%, revitalizing one of the world’s key maritime trade routes in 2025
MSC reflags 12 vessels under India’s flag, marking a significant step in India’s maritime growth and global shipping diversification.
Explore the surge in global shipbuilding, from eco-friendly bulk carriers to advanced container ships, driven by capacity needs and sustainability goals.
Discover the key findings of the Q3 2025 Seafarers Happiness Index and learn why crew welfare is vital for safe, sustainable maritime operations.
China’s Unrivaled Rise as Global Shipbuilding Leader in 2024
2 minutes readDiscover how China became the global leader in shipbuilding in 2024, capturing 70% of new orders and expanding capacity rapidly. Dive into the details.
Discover how Greece became a maritime powerhouse in 2025, commanding nearly 20% of global DWT and leading in green shipping innovations.
Latest Developments from Classification Societies: Driving Safety, Sustainability, and Digitalization
5 minutes readDiscover how classification societies like DNV, Lloyd’s Register, ABS, and Bureau Veritas are advancing maritime safety, sustainability, and digital innovation.
MSC Orders Six Ultra-Large Container Ships for $1.2 Billion
3 minutes readMSC orders $1.2 billion for six 22,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel vessels, boosting fleet modernization and sustainability efforts in global shipping.
EU ETS Maritime Emissions: How Payments Work, When They are Due, and What Ship Operators Need to Know
by A. Dimitriou11 minutes readDiscover how the EU Emissions Trading System impacts maritime transport, with insights on payments, compliance deadlines, and cost management strategies.
Discover the details of the devastating fire on Luxor’s luxury Nile cruise ship, prompting safety reviews and urgent investigations into maritime safety.
Good News for Shipping After US-China Summit: Suspension of Port Fees Brings Relief
by Sanvee Gupta3 minutes readDiscover how the US-China summit has suspended port fees, providing immediate relief to the global shipping industry and stabilizing maritime trade.
Explore the latest trends in global shipping fleet growth, scrapping, and sustainability efforts shaping maritime trade in 2024.
Nuclear Propulsion at Sea: ABB and Blykalla Pioneering the Use of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
Safeguarding the Seas: MTF’s New Framework for Managing EV Fire Risks in Maritime Transport
by Sanvee Gupta6 minutes readMTF releases new safety framework for managing EV fire risks on ships, offering best practices for early detection, firefighting, and crew protection.
Arc and Curtin Maritime’s $160M Hybrid Tug Deal: A Turning Point in Green Port Operations
by Sanvee Gupta5 minutes readDiscover how Arc and Curtin Maritime’s $160M deal introduces the world’s largest fleet of hybrid-electric tugboats, transforming sustainable port operations.
Concerns About Off-Specification Fuels in Europe, Including Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO)
MSC Marie: The Largest RoRo Ship to Pass Through the Panama Canal marks a new chapter in maritime logistics.
World’s Largest Heavy-Lift Jack-Up Vessel Begins Operations: A New Era in Offshore Construction
by Sanvee Gupta5 minutes readWorld’s Largest Heavy-Lift Jack-Up Vessel Begins Operations: A New Era in Offshore Construction
Construction Begins on World’s First Short-Sea Ammonia-Fueled Containership
U.S. Threatens Tariffs Over UN Maritime Emissions Deal: Global Trade Tensions Rise
by Sanvee Gupta3 minutes readUnited States has reportedly warned several countries to reject a United Nations-backed agreement aimed at reducing carbon emissions from the shipping industry—or face potential trade tariffs
Shipyards
Cochin Shipyard Secures Landmark Deal with CMA CGM: A New Era for Indian Shipbuilding
5 minutes readCochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has made headlines by securing a groundbreaking contract with CMA CGM Group, the world’s third-largest container shipping company. This historic agreement …
Fincantieri and TUI Cruises have signed a contract to build two innovative LNG-powered cruise ships by 2027 and 2028, emphasizing in sustainability.
Shipping Companies
Shipowners Challenge IMO’s Net-Zero Emissions Policy
108 views 3 minutes readDiscover industry opposition to the IMO’s plan for net-zero shipping emissions by 2050, highlighting economic and operational challenges.
COSCO and OOCL Face $2.1 Billion Blow from New U.S. Port Fees: What It Means for Global Shipping
216 views 4 minutes readCOSCO and OOCL are facing a $2.1 billion impact from new U.S. port fees, which could have significant implications for global shipping.
by Sanvee Gupta
Classification Societies
Lloyd’s Register Launches International Maritime Future Technologies Innovation Centre
58 views 4 minutes readDiscover the Lloyd’s Register-led International Maritime Future Technologies Innovation Centre, a global hub driving zero-carbon maritime innovations.
Latest Developments from Classification Societies: Driving Safety, Sustainability, and Digitalization
62 views 5 minutes readDiscover how classification societies like DNV, Lloyd’s Register, ABS, and Bureau Veritas are advancing maritime safety, sustainability, and digital innovation.
Marine Engines
WinGD to Launch First Ethanol-Fueled Ship Engines by 2026 in Push for Low-Emission Maritime Solutions
2 minutes readDiscover how WinGD’s plan to introduce ethanol-fueled ships by 2026 could revolutionize sustainable maritime transportation and reduce emissions.
Decarbonization Drives Innovation in Maritime Propulsion
4 minutes readLearn how decarbonization requires innovations in Maritime Propulsion
by Sanvee Gupta