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
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 …
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.
Learn more about the latest Charter Rates Update: Tankers and Bulk Carriers – August 2025.
Shipyards
Discover how HD Hyundai’s delivery of its 5,000th vessel marks a new era in maritime excellence and innovation.
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.
DSIC Delivers SEA SPIRIT: China’s First Mark III LNG Carrier Ushers in New Era for Clean Energy Shipping
3 minutes readDiscover how DSIC LNG carrier SEA SPIRIT marks China’s entry into the advanced LNG shipping sector, boosting energy sustainability and innovation.
Shipping Companies
Diana Shipping Tables Buyout Offer for Genco: What It Means for the Dry Bulk Market
35 views 3 minutes readDiscover how Diana Shipping’s potential acquisition of Genco Shipping could reshape the global dry bulk industry, enhancing efficiency and competitiveness.
A Greek Shipping Company “ALTOMARE” Blacklisted by US
35 views 5 minutes readDiscover how U.S. sanctions target Greek shipping firm Altomare Shipping amid allegations of Iranian oil transport, impacting global maritime operations.
Greece Tops the World’s Merchant Fleet Rankings in 2025
82 views 5 minutes readDiscover how Greece became a maritime powerhouse in 2025, commanding nearly 20% of global DWT and leading in green shipping innovations.
MSC Orders Six Ultra-Large Container Ships for $1.2 Billion
85 views 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.
Classification Societies
IMO Council Election 2026-2027: What This Means for the Maritime Industry
2 views 7 minutes readDiscover how the recent IMO Council elections shape maritime safety, sustainability, and regulation reform. Stay ahead in the evolving maritime industry.
Lloyd’s Register and Jinan Shipyard Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Maritime Innovation Across the GCC
35 views 3 minutes readDiscover how Lloyd’s Register and Jinan Shipyard’s partnership aims to revolutionize GCC’s maritime industry with innovation, sustainability, and safety.
Lloyd’s Register Launches International Maritime Future Technologies Innovation Centre
76 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
90 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