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Trafigura Successfully Completes First Ship-to-Ship Transfer of Ammonia
by Sanvee Gupta2 minutes readTrafigura Successfully Completes First Ship-to-Ship Transfer of Ammonia Trafigura Group Pte Ltd, a prominent player in the global commodities industry, has recently achieved a significant milestone by conducting its inaugural …
Milestone for the Environment: Ban on Heavy Fuel Oil in Arctic Waters Takes Effect Today
2 minutes readToday, 1st of July, 2024, marks a significant milestone in environmental protection efforts as a ban on the use of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) in Arctic waters comes into effect. …
Navigating the Waters: The Container Shipping Market Outlook for 2024 The container shipping industry, a crucial artery of global trade, continues to face significant challenges and opportunities as we move …
Shipyards
Japanese Shipbuilding in 2025: Navigating Competitive Waters
7 minutes readExplore the challenges facing the Japanese shipbuilding industry in 2025, including global competition, labor shortages, and rising costs. Discover how Japan responds with innovation, green …
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding has fully acquired its joint venture with Mitsui E&S, rebranding it as Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay. This move marks a strategic step in Japan’s …
Shipping Companies
Top 10 Tanker Shipping Companies in 2025: Global Tanker Fleet Leaders
75 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
83 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
Top Classification Societies in 2025: Leaders by Gross Tonnage and Number of Ships
193 views 6 minutes readClassification societies are independent organizations that establish and maintain technical standards for the construction and operation of ships and offshore structures. They play a critical …
Surveyor Workload Across IACS Classification Societies (2025)
107 views 3 minutes readThe International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) plays a pivotal role in maritime safety and regulation, with its member societies responsible for classing over 90% …
Marine Engines
Revolutionizing 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 …
A study confirms that scrubbers are the best option for reducing the environmental impact of bulk shipping, despite concerns over toxic wastewater discharge.