Navigating Carbon Waters: How the EU ETS Is Reshaping Maritime Shipping and Ferry Fares
by Sanvee Gupta8 minutes readIntroduction The European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is undergoing a significant transformation with the inclusion of maritime transport. Starting in January 2024, vessels over 5,000 gross tonnage (GT) …
Turkey Bars Israeli-Linked Ships: Zim Confirms Rerouting Amid New Regulations
by Sanvee Gupta3 minutes readZim Integrated Shipping Services has confirmed reports that Turkey has implemented an immediate ban on vessels associated with Israel.
Introduction ( Tensions between Greece and Türkiye) The Eastern Mediterranean has become a key area of global interest, where countries compete over energy resources and long-standing rivalries are resurfacing. At …
Eastern Mediterranean Tensions Flare Over Energy Claims and Maritime Deals
by Sanvee Gupta4 minutes readTurkey’s energy policies and maritime disputes in the Eastern Mediterranean escalate tensions with Greece and Cyprus, leading to diplomatic expulsions and potential EU sanctions.
The global containership orderbook has skyrocketed to levels reminiscent of the 2000s, with new orders exceeding 10.4 million TEUs.
Syrian ports are experiencing a significant surge in vessel activity following the recent lifting of international sanctions. This development, attributed to a shift in US and EU policy, has led …
The Kerala High Court has ordered the detention of multiple ships owned by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) in connection with the sinking of the MSC Elsa 3 off the coast …
St. Lawrence River Blocked: Lightering Operations Commence to Free Stranded Bulk Carrier
by Sanvee Gupta3 minutes readLightering Operations Underway to Free Stranded Bulk Carrier Lightening operations have commenced on a bulk carrier that ran aground in the St. Lawrence River, north of Montreal. The vessel, identified …
MSC Seeks to Cap Liability at $14 Million for MSC Elsa 3 Sinking Off India
by Sanvee Gupta3 minutes readIn a high-stakes legal move, the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has filed an admiralty suit in India to limit its liability to $14.2 million following the sinking of the MSC Elsa 3 off the Indian coast …
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