The Royal Belgian Shipowners' Association backs international call for protection of seafarers in the Persian Gulf
As a major maritime player, Belgium regularly has vessels operating in the…
Escalating Israel–Iran conflict threatens Gulf shipping
Recent attacks between Israel-US and Iran have significantly heightened…
Pregnancy at sea often brings uncertainty, economics, and silence
For many women working at sea, pregnancy isn’t one moment but a journey shaped…
Greece’s Atlantic SEE inks four LNG MOUs with European buyers
Atlantic SEE LNG Trade has inked four memorandums of understanding to supply…
Anglo-Eastern hosts Manila Conference 2026 delivering excellence in ship management with a commitment to Filipino seafarers
Anglo-Eastern Univan Group hosted its landmark crew conference in Manila,…
OpenAI's $110 billion funding round draws investment from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank
OpenAI said on Friday it is raising $110 billion in a blockbuster funding…
The London P&I Club reports positive 2026 renewals, underpinned by disciplined underwriting and strong Member support
The London P&I Club has concluded the 2026 renewal season with another…
Theodoros Mitsingas honoured with Young Leader Award at YoungShip Cyprus Ceremony
YoungShip Cyprus recently hosted its highly anticipated Young Leader Award…
48 Hours into the Iran War: A Maritime Intelligence Breakdown
At a Glance U.S. strikes under Operation Epic Fury immediately altered…
Statement from the International Chamber of Shipping, European Shipowners|ESCA and the Asian Shipowners’ Association on situation in the Straits of Hormuz
“Our foremost concern is for the wellbeing of the seafarers and civilians…
Maersk temporarily diverts ME11 and MECL services from Red Sea
In a notable shift following recent attempts to resume trans-Suez transits,…
Noatum CSM and GenPro agree collaboration on fleet supply operations
Noatum CSM, a ship management joint venture established between AD Ports Group…
General notice of cancellation in respect of certain war risks
To all fixed premium assureds (including Fixed P&I, Charterers,…
Cyprus Shipping Chamber’s Flagship Annual Dinner to be held in the presence of the President of the Republic
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber will host its annual Official Dinner on Friday, 6…
Statement by the IMO Secretary-General on the Strait of Hormuz
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Mr. Arsenio…
Mideast Gulf ships receive Hormuz 'ban' message: UKMTO
Multiple vessels operating the Mideast Gulf have received radio transmissions…
Palau Ship Registry statement regarding MT Skylight
The Palau Ship Registry (PSR) notes reports issued by Oman’s Maritime Security…
US and Israel military strikes against Iran shatter prospects of return of container shipping to Red Sea
The US and Israel carried out a joint military operation today, 28 February,…
R&D Project Takes Step Towards CO₂-Neutral Propulsion
Everllence has taken a step towards the development of CO₂-neutral propulsion…
V appointed by Silk Searoad for management of bulk and tanker fleet
V., the global ship manager and marine services provider, has announced a new…
Maritime Labour Convention at 20 ILO and IMO reaffirm commitment to decent work at sea
Maritime Labour Convention milestone marked with renewed call for fair and…
Trafigura signs 1.1 billion loan agreement to support the long-term supply of critical metals to German industry
Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, has signed a…
Mental health experts warn increased use of multiple digital tools and processes could lead to technostress among crews
Mental health experts are warning crewing managers to be alert to signs of…
Cyprus Marine Club hosts industry presentation with Generous Sponsorship from Nippon Paint
The Cyprus Marine Club officially welcomed members back following the winter…
Why a German shipping deal alarms Israel’s government
What do we know about the deal? Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd, the world’s…
US, Korea, Greece forge shipbuilding pact to curb China influence
The United States is reportedly set to sign a “trilateral shipbuilding…
Venezuelan crude exports rebound as sanctions push trade to compliant fleet says Teekay Tankers
Venezuelan crude exports are expected to return to a typical run rate of…
Russian sanctions – due diligence requirements when carrying petroleum products to the EU
Following the entry into force of Article 3ma of Council Regulation (EU) No.…
Mediterranean shows opportunities for transport fuels
Over the past two years, transport fuel flows have experienced increasing…
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20 years of MLC2006 two decades of dedication and progress for the welfare of seafarers
23rd of February 2026 marked 20 years since the adoption of the Maritime…
Shipping will need more self-regulation and safe haven partnerships
Shipping will have no choice but to boost self-regulation as well as choosing…
Red Sea shipping reopens, but renewed Houthi threats keep route uncertainty high
Container carriers are now restarting services via the Red Sea amid a…
OpenAI expects compute spend of around $600 billion through 2030, source says
OpenAI is targeting roughly $600 billion in total compute spend through…
A Captain’s Advice: Why the Modern Seafarer must learn beyond the Vessel CPD (Continuous Professional Development)
The maritime industry is undergoing one of the most significant periods of…
The Cyprus Diaspora Forum returns — Bigger, bolder, and more global than ever
From 6 to 9 May 2026, the 3rd Cyprus Diaspora Forum returns to Limassol,…
DP World and APM Terminals announce strategic partnership at Jeddah Islamic Port
DP World and APM Terminals, an independent subsidiary of A.P. Moller–Maersk,…
The Rise of Measurable Operations in Shipping
Shipping has long been governed by professional instinct. For generations,…
EUROGATE and Embotech launch second Autonomous Terminal Tractor Pilot in Hamburg to test operational performance
EUROGATE, one of Europe’s largest container terminal and logistics groups, and…
ZIM to be acquired by Hapag-Lloyd for $35.00 per share in cash at Aggregate Cash Consideration of approximately $4.2 Billion
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announced that it has entered into a…
EMSTEEL, Oldendorff Carriers sign five-year raw material freight agreement
EMSTEEL Group and Oldendorff Carriers have signed a new long-term freight…
Geopolitics Tops Executive Training Agenda in Shipping
Geopolitics has become the leading focus of executive maritime education,…
Maritime exports of petroleum products increased in January 2026 says EIA
U.S. exports of refined petroleum products carried on clean product tankers…
Maress 2.0: Data-driven Decarbonisation Steering Towards New Performance Heights
Maritime decarbonisation legislation and directives continue to increase and…
Flex LNG expects LNG shipping impact from Newbuilding Deliveries
Flex LNG Ltd. announced its unaudited financial results for the three months…
Daihatsu Infinearth approves Accelleron's service-friendly MXP turbocharger for its auxiliary engine
MXP300 can now be used with two Daihatsu Infinearth engine series Engine…
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Spike in cyberattacks demand persistent tracking at sea
Not a day goes by without hearing about cyberattacks wreaking havoc for…
Sanctioned Russian icebreakers helped Glasgow shipping company bring gas to Europe
A Glasgow-based shipping company has relied on the assistance of sanctioned…
US announces maritime action plan to revitalise shipbuilding
Thanks to the leadership and vision of President Donald J. Trump, the United…
EU and US announce new rounds of sanctions as OFAC updates on Venezuela
On 6 February, the European Commission proposed the 20th package of sanctions…
The ghost ships in the English Channel and the question of what to do about them
On 26 January, staff in an office in Mumbai received an urgent e-mail from a…
Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ of tankers reported in Danish waters almost daily in 2025, Denmark says
Sailing from the Gulf of Finland and through the Baltic Sea, the ageing and…
ICS Response – Maritime Action Plan
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) acknowledges the U.S. Government’s…
Musk fires up SpaceX, Bezos pushes Blue Origin as US billionaires race China to moon
Musk tweaks SpaceX mission after xAI merger and ahead of $1 trillion…
Hahn & Company sells SK Shipping’s Korea wet tanker business to Pan Ocean for $668 mil.
SK Shipping signed an agreement with Pan Ocean to sell its Korea wet tanker…
Digital platforms must reflect the needs of those who use them, says The Hood, following Australia’s leading position on social media ban for children
Australia’s social media ban must act as warning to the maritime industry to…
Oldendorff and BHP collaborate to attract new talent to the maritime industry
With women making up just one per cent of seafarers globally, Oldendorff…
The Captain’s Coach® launches Coaching for Captains® online
- An Advanced High Performance Maritime Leadership and Resilience Series - As…
OpenAI, Samsung SDS and SK Telecom set to start building data centres in Korea in March, minister says
OpenAI, Samsung SDS and SK Telecom are preparing to start…
Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Cooperation Center Launches in Washington D.C.
The Center Focuses on Workforce Development, Technology Exchange, and…
Shipping needs to fix its flaws or vessel abandonment will increase
The abandonment of seafarers by unscrupulous shipowners is reaching record…
EU proposes sanctions on third-country ports over Russian oil
The EU has proposed extending its sanctions against Russia to include ports in…
Tribute to David Dearsley former Deputy Secretary General of the International Shipping Federation
David Dearsley, before the merger with ICS, was Deputy Secretary General of the…
Euroseas announces 2-Year Charter Contract extension for its Feeder Containership, EM Spetses
Euroseas Ltd., an owner and operator of container carrier vessels and provider…
Synergy Marine Group assumes Technical Management of Yang Ming’s LNG Dual-Fuel Newbuilds
Synergy Marine Group has taken over the technical management of “YM…
CSM Energy takes delivery of first newbuild PSV marking a milestone its is fleet expansions with SPEC SPP40 Series
CSM Energy announced the successful delivery and takeover of the management of…
AMMITEC Pita Party 2026. Maritime ICT Community gathers at Istioploikos, Mikrolimano
The Association of Maritime IT & Communications Professionals (AMMITEC)…
G7 crude tankers’ share in Russia falls to four-month low as EU plans full ban
Share of G7-linked tankers in Russia’s crude export market fell to a…
Google hit by European publishers' complaint to EU over AI Overviews
Alphabet unit Google was hit with an EU antitrust complaint by the European…
Bauxite offers real positivity for Capesizes
Bauxite continues to climb, with a positive downstream outlook, capesize…
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Discrimination and missed opportunities hold maritime leaders back Report
A Global Maritime Forum report based on 108 in-depth interviews with maritime…
Trends in Ship Finance
The ship finance industry continues to evolve in a manner previewed in years…
US-Iran tensions stall Suez return, lift HMM outlook in South Korea
With global major carriers making diverging decisions on returning to the Suez…
Panama will not be threatened by China over canal court ruling, leader says
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday said he hoped an ongoing…
Hidden sparks: The shipboard hazard of small Lithium-Ion batteries
While the risks of transporting electric vehicles continue to provide a safety…
Maersk orders eight large vessels with deployment flexibility
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has signed an order of eight large vessels with…
Shipping through protected waters on the High Seas: The Thermal Dome as a case study for future ocean governance
On 17 January 2026, we entered a new era for the preservation of biodiversity…
Maritime security in the northern Black Sea: Operational realities and emerging risks
The security situation in the northern Black Sea continues to evolve…
Kongsberg Maritime - a global technology partner
As previously announced, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (KONGSBERG) will demerge…
Volue acquires optimeering to unite forecasting, optimisation, and automated trading across short‑term power markets
Volue, the leader in electrification software, announced the acquisition of…
Pentagon asked to probe SpaceX for potential Chinese ownership
Senators Warren, Kim express national security concerns over…
How global shadow fleet of crude tankers is navigating high seas hunt for sanctioned Russian, Iranian, Venezuelan oil
President Donald Trump announced a U.S. trade deal with India on Monday which…
The Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association welcomes Flemish Investment Signal for industrial transition and emphasises full reinvestment of ETS revenue back into the sector
The Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association welcomes the Flemish Government’s…
Evergreen Marine orders 16 container ships from CSSC unit
CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding signed a contract with Taiwan-based…
Urgent repair of corroded stabiliser fin completed in four days
When the ferry M/S Finlandia required an urgent repair of its stabiliser fin…
Adopting digitalisation and creating smart vessels are now financially viable and deliver rapid returns, says Columbia Group
The cost of creating ‘smart vessels’ has fallen dramatically in recent years,…
FuelEU: the first deadline passes. Are you ready to comply?
"FuelEU Maritime is no longer a regulatory horizon issue — it is an…
Maersk delivered a strong 2025 with progress across the business
A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S delivered a strong performance in all businesses in…
Venezuela tells China oil prices won’t be set by the U.S., seeks to reassure investment after Maduro capture
Venezuela has assured Beijing that its oil pricing will not be dictated by the…
Trafigura CEO ‘not particularly concerned’ about Europe’s reliance on US LNG
The head of Trafigura said he is not worried about Europe’s growing dependence…
Posidonia 2026 set to break all records as duration of shipping gathering extends
Posidonia to include exhibition, conferences, networking, social and sporting…
Korea’s ‘Big 3’ Shipbuilders compete for Lucrative Libyan Gas Project Contract
Korea’s Top Shipbuilders Vie for Over $3 Trillion Offshore Platform…
IUMI and TAPA warn of escalating cargo theft and freight fraud
An alarming rise in cargo theft and freight fraud across global supply chains…
Dual-fuel container ship and vehicle carrier fleet reaches 400 ships on the water
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has just published its latest update to the…
Seafarer abandonment crisis: thousands left behind in shipping’s worst year on record
ITF data shows spiralling ship and seafarer abandonment at worst ever levels –…
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