Category: Shipping
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Maintenance dredging underway at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota International Port
Maintenance dredging underway at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota International Port Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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India’s ‘first’ port decarbonization pilot takes shape at Chidambaranar Port
India’s ‘first’ port decarbonization pilot takes shape at Chidambaranar Port India’s Chidambaranar Port Trust, said to be the ‘third largest’ container terminal in the […] The post India’s ‘first’ port decarbonization pilot takes shape at Chidambaranar Port appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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WinGD debuts X-DF-M methanol-fueled engine
WinGD debuts X-DF-M methanol-fueled engine Swiss marine power company WinGD’s first methanol-fueled engine is set for delivery after passing factory and type approval tests. The post WinGD debuts X-DF-M methanol-fueled engine appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore energy biz
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Russia’s Volga Shipping secures improved risk rating for dangerous goods transport
Russia’s Volga Shipping secures improved risk rating for dangerous goods transport Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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ZEMBA accepting bids for e-fuel-focused tender
ZEMBA accepting bids for e-fuel-focused tender Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) is now accepting bids for its e-fuel-focused tender. The post ZEMBA accepting bids for e-fuel-focused tender appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore energy biz
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Chinese yard launches second hybrid Ro-Ro in series for Stena Line
Chinese yard launches second hybrid Ro-Ro in series for Stena Line Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New 77,000DWT pulp carrier delivered to China’s COSCO Shipping
New 77,000DWT pulp carrier delivered to China’s COSCO Shipping Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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ICS: “Much work still needed” on IMO GHG reduction plans
ICS: “Much work still needed” on IMO GHG reduction plans How much closer are we to IMO GHG reduction regulations that include putting a price on ships’ GHG emissions? Following a week of discussions by an IMO working group, Guy Platten, secretary general of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), emphasized the need for urgent…
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Pacific International Lines takes delivery of third LNG-fuelled containership in series
Pacific International Lines takes delivery of third LNG-fuelled containership in series Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Royal HaskoningDHV tapped for shipyard construction project in India
Royal HaskoningDHV tapped for shipyard construction project in India Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Good Samaritans rescue adrift fisherman off Philippines’ Mindoro Island
Good Samaritans rescue adrift fisherman off Philippines’ Mindoro Island Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Chinese builder breaks ground on new gas carrier manufacturing base
Chinese builder breaks ground on new gas carrier manufacturing base Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Dry Cargo Vessel News Roundup | February 20 – New Dutch multi-purpose carrier, Chinese yards’ growing orderbooks and more
Dry Cargo Vessel News Roundup | February 20 – New Dutch multi-purpose carrier, Chinese yards’ growing orderbooks and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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FEATURE | As Bangladesh shipyards brace for recycling boom, workers say virtue signalling on their behalf does not improve conditions or wages
FEATURE | As Bangladesh shipyards brace for recycling boom, workers say virtue signalling on their behalf does not improve conditions or wages Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Construction starts on new Russian multi-purpose cargo ships
Construction starts on new Russian multi-purpose cargo ships Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Grimaldi Con-Ro goes adrift in English Channel after fire ignites on board
Grimaldi Con-Ro goes adrift in English Channel after fire ignites on board Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Chinese yard starts construction of two dual-fuel car carriers
Chinese yard starts construction of two dual-fuel car carriers Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Cargo ship master sentenced in UK over deadly collision in Baltic Sea
Cargo ship master sentenced in UK over deadly collision in Baltic Sea Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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VESSEL REVIEW | Alexia – Royal Wagenborg places low-emission multi-purpose cargo carrier into service
VESSEL REVIEW | Alexia – Royal Wagenborg places low-emission multi-purpose cargo carrier into service Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Fesco adds Pasir Gudang port to Vietnam-Malaysia intra-Asia service
Fesco adds Pasir Gudang port to Vietnam-Malaysia intra-Asia service Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Golar exits LNG segment with sale of last remaining gas carrier
Golar exits LNG segment with sale of last remaining gas carrier Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Wiernicki: Shipping can’t get to net zero by 2050 without nuclear
Wiernicki: Shipping can’t get to net zero by 2050 without nuclear “New nuclear technology is a global decarbonization solution and a commercial shipping disruptor. There is no net zero by 2050 without nuclear.” That was the view from ABS chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki, speaking at a Houston event organized by Core Power. “New…
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DNV publishes updated guidance on ship recycling
DNV publishes updated guidance on ship recycling Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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CMA CGM christens newest LNG-fuelled boxship
CMA CGM christens newest LNG-fuelled boxship Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Transtal Shipping takes delivery of shortsea multi-purpose carrier
Transtal Shipping takes delivery of shortsea multi-purpose carrier Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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With Hong Kong Convention looming, DNV releases new guidance on ship recycling:
With Hong Kong Convention looming, DNV releases new guidance on ship recycling: With the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) on ship recycling set to take effect this year, shipowners looking to scrap old tonnage will need to ensure compliance with stricter regulatory controls and inspection requirements. DNV’s latest guidance paper “Safe and Green Recycling for Ship…
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Anchor chain failure led to cargo ship grounding in Caribbean, NTSB report finds
Anchor chain failure led to cargo ship grounding in Caribbean, NTSB report finds Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Op-Ed: Rethinking cargo handling systems
Op-Ed: Rethinking cargo handling systems By Taisuke Inui, CEO, MarFlex Driven by regulatory pressure and the pursuit of more efficient, sustainable operations, the maritime industry is rapidly evolving. From alternative fuels to vessel propulsion, technological advancements are reshaping nearly every aspect of shipping. Yet one crucial area remains largely overlooked when it comes to the…
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New Chinese-built Ro-Ro pair enter service on Hainan Strait
New Chinese-built Ro-Ro pair enter service on Hainan Strait Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Equinor’s Northern Lights joint venture welcomes newest LCO2 carrier to homeport in Norway
Equinor’s Northern Lights joint venture welcomes newest LCO2 carrier to homeport in Norway Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Shipping Round Table raises concerns on unjust treatment of seafarers
Shipping Round Table raises concerns on unjust treatment of seafarers The Round Table of International Shipping Organizations is increasingly concerned about a rise in the unjust treatment and criminalization of seafarers. The chairpersons of the Round Table’s four member organizations — BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), INTERTANKO and INTERCARGO —met in Athens, February…
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BIMCO: Panama Canal tonnage figures fall
BIMCO: Panama Canal tonnage figures fall While Donald Trump’s talk of taking back the Panama Canal has been keeping Secretary of State Marco Rubio busy, tonnage through the waterway has recently been falling, says BIMCO. “Between September 2024 and January 2025, ship capacity in deadweight tonnes transiting through the Panama Canal was 10% lower than…
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South Korean government to provide subsidies for construction of environment-friendly ships
South Korean government to provide subsidies for construction of environment-friendly ships Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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UK’s Shoreham Port unveils newly refurbished fishing boat marina
UK’s Shoreham Port unveils newly refurbished fishing boat marina Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Insolvency administrators discuss rescue plan for German shipyard group
Insolvency administrators discuss rescue plan for German shipyard group Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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India budgets for $3b development fund for huge shipping industry overhaul
India budgets for $3b development fund for huge shipping industry overhaul Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Marine data group Kpler’s minority owners consider stake sale
Marine data group Kpler’s minority owners consider stake sale Reuters Go to baird maritime
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AD Ports Group starts port and logistics operations in Luanda, Angola
AD Ports Group starts port and logistics operations in Luanda, Angola Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Anhui Hangrui’s newest car carrier sails on maiden voyage
Anhui Hangrui’s newest car carrier sails on maiden voyage Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Bulker crewman pleads guilty in US court to violation of ship pollution prevention laws
Bulker crewman pleads guilty in US court to violation of ship pollution prevention laws Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Seaspan’s newest LNG bunkering ship sails on delivery voyage
Seaspan’s newest LNG bunkering ship sails on delivery voyage Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Yemen expands port security capacity with IMO assistance
Yemen expands port security capacity with IMO assistance Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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ZIM takes delivery of dual-fuel newbuild
ZIM takes delivery of dual-fuel newbuild Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Hong Kong’s SITC International orders two additional boxships from Chinese yard
Hong Kong’s SITC International orders two additional boxships from Chinese yard Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Russian-built Arctic oil tanker sanctioned by US delivered to new owner
Russian-built Arctic oil tanker sanctioned by US delivered to new owner Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New hydrogen-electric tanker floated out in Lithuania
New hydrogen-electric tanker floated out in Lithuania Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Integrated logistics park to be built at Egypt’s Alexandria Port
Integrated logistics park to be built at Egypt’s Alexandria Port Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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UK’s Belfast Harbour to implement port improvements under five-year plan
UK’s Belfast Harbour to implement port improvements under five-year plan Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Hoegh Autoliners takes delivery of fourth 9,100CEU car carrier in series
Hoegh Autoliners takes delivery of fourth 9,100CEU car carrier in series Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Houthi official assures Galaxy Leader crew will be released soon
Houthi official assures Galaxy Leader crew will be released soon Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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MOL completes acquisition of majority stake in affiliate company Gearbulk
MOL completes acquisition of majority stake in affiliate company Gearbulk Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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World Shipping Council issues guide on new charcoal transport regulations
World Shipping Council issues guide on new charcoal transport regulations Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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ESL Shipping subsidiary to acquire five 5,900DWT cargo vessels
ESL Shipping subsidiary to acquire five 5,900DWT cargo vessels Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Papua New Guinea’s Kimbe Port to undergo upgrades worth over US$64m
Papua New Guinea’s Kimbe Port to undergo upgrades worth over US$64m Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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“Unreasonable and actionable”: USTR finds China’s shipbuilding dominance hurts US
UPDATE 1-USTR finds China’s shipbuilding dominance hurts US, is actionable
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FEATURE | Biden hands Trump a Mideast mess after four years of bungles
ANALYSIS-Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast
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Chinese yard completes FSO conversion for Thailand’s Truth Maritime Services
Chinese yard completes FSO conversion for Thailand’s Truth Maritime Services Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Taiwan to step up surveillance of flag of convenience ships after cable damage
After cable damage, Taiwan to step up surveillance of flag of convenience ships
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Australian shipowner exits live export business with sale of last remaining vessel
Australian shipowner exits live export business with sale of last remaining vessel Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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107 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia recorded in 2024
107 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia recorded in 2024 Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New dual-fuel car carrier delivered to China’s BYD
New dual-fuel car carrier delivered to China’s BYD Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Chinese yard completes repairs on containership Dali
Chinese yard completes repairs on containership Dali Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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India to invest over US$6b in port and shipyard expansion
India to invest over US$6b in port and shipyard expansion Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New project launched to help improve safety at UK fishing ports
New project launched to help improve safety at UK fishing ports Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Vietnam Maritime Administration to assess safety protocols in ports
Vietnam Maritime Administration to assess safety protocols in ports Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Iran’s 2024 oil exports exceeded 580 million barrels despite US sanctions
Iran’s 2024 oil exports exceeded 580 million barrels despite US sanctions Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Norwegian bulker operator Belships approves cash tender offer for outstanding shares
Norwegian bulker operator Belships approves cash tender offer for outstanding shares Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New LNG bunkering terminal begins operations in China’s Jiangxi province
New LNG bunkering terminal begins operations in China’s Jiangxi province Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Tender launched for construction of new cruise port in Puerto Galera, Philippines
Tender launched for construction of new cruise port in Puerto Galera, Philippines Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Two Greek shipping companies plead guilty to pollution-related charges in US
Two Greek shipping companies plead guilty to pollution-related charges in US Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Pangaea completes deal that adds 15 handy-sizes to its fleet
Pangaea completes deal that adds 15 handy-sizes to its fleet Newport, R.I.-based Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. [Nasdaq: PANL] reports that it has completed its previously announced combination of its existing dry-bulk fleet with 15 handy-size dry bulk vessels owned by privately-held Strategic Shipping Inc., whose operations are conducted under the name of M.T. Maritime. “We…
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Euroseas announces new charter, planned spin-off of three ships into separate company
Euroseas announces new charter, planned spin-off of three ships into separate company Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Four injured after fire ignites on bulk carrier off Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Four injured after fire ignites on bulk carrier off Kaohsiung, Taiwan Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Sea trials completed for Anhui Hangrui’s newest car carrier
Sea trials completed for Anhui Hangrui’s newest car carrier Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Canada’s Wolverine Terminals to operate new barges at Port of Prince Rupert
Canada’s Wolverine Terminals to operate new barges at Port of Prince Rupert Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Singapore’s Singfar Group taps Chinese builder for new LNG bunkering ships
Singapore’s Singfar Group taps Chinese builder for new LNG bunkering ships Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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BOOK REVIEW | Iran-Iraq Naval War – Volume 2: Convoy Battles, 1981-1984
BOOK REVIEW | Iran-Iraq Naval War – Volume 2: Convoy Battles, 1981-1984 Neil Baird Go to baird maritime
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FACTBOX | Summary of suspected underwater cable/pipeline sabotage incidents in the Baltic Sea
FACTBOX-Suspected underwater sabotage incidents in the Baltic Sea
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VIDEO: IMO Secretary-General Dominguez sets his priorities for 2025
VIDEO: IMO Secretary-General Dominguez sets his priorities for 2025 International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has highlighted key items on the IMO agenda for 2025. In a video message, Secretary-General Dominguez said: “We start 2025 focusing on three main topics, as we were last year. “The first one, seafarers, the second one, security around…
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Op-Ed: Market barriers as Sweden’s alternative fuel development ramps up
Op-Ed: Market barriers as Sweden’s alternative fuel development ramps up By Nils Igelström, Managing Director at GAC Sweden Sweden’s rapid development of alternative fuels has the potential to help shipping’s maritime sector. But the challenges of accessing markets beyond northern Europe could hinder real progress. Sweden is at the forefront in the production of renewable…
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Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for November/December 2024
Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for November/December 2024 Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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One dead, four missing after vehicle ferry capsizes off southwestern South Korea
One dead, four missing after vehicle ferry capsizes off southwestern South Korea Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Avance Gas completes delivery of eleventh LPG carrier to BW LPG
Avance Gas completes delivery of eleventh LPG carrier to BW LPG Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Egypt successfully tests new 10km Suez Canal channel extension
UPDATE 1-Egypt completes trial run of new Suez Canal channel extension
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COLUMN | New car carrier designs could make evacuation difficult in case of fire [Grey Power]
COLUMN | New car carrier designs could make evacuation difficult in case of fire [Grey Power] Michael Grey Go to baird maritime
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COLUMN | Renewable energy finally sails off into the past: why wind and solar power for ships won’t suffice on their own [An Innocent Australian]
COLUMN | Renewable energy finally sails off into the past: why wind and solar power for ships won’t suffice on their own [An Innocent Australian] Stuart Ballantyne Go to baird maritime
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ESL Shipping subsidiary takes delivery of fifth hybrid cargo vessel in series
ESL Shipping subsidiary takes delivery of fifth hybrid cargo vessel in series Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Dredging works completed for Prinses Amaliahaven terminal in Rotterdam
Dredging works completed for Prinses Amaliahaven terminal in Rotterdam Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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VESSEL REVIEW | Zulu 06 – Hydrogen-powered cargo ship demonstrator designed for inland waters
VESSEL REVIEW | Zulu 06 – Hydrogen-powered cargo ship demonstrator designed for inland waters Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Op-Ed: Urgent reality of regulations to set in for the shipping industry
Op-Ed: Urgent reality of regulations to set in for the shipping industry By Steve Esau, COO of SEA-LNG In 2025, the urgent reality of regulations will set in for the shipping industry. With the arrival of the new year, we begin the five-year countdown to IMO’s first notable deadline – reducing greenhouse gas emissions by a…
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Dry Cargo Vessel News Roundup | December 19 – German multi-purpose carriers, new Chinese PCTC and more
Dry Cargo Vessel News Roundup | December 19 – German multi-purpose carriers, new Chinese PCTC and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Eastern Pacific Shipping Ventures and Nysno invest in shore charging company Zinus
Eastern Pacific Shipping Ventures and Nysno invest in shore charging company Zinus Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Knutsen LNG carrier to undergo FSU conversion for Honduras gas-to-power project
Knutsen LNG carrier to undergo FSU conversion for Honduras gas-to-power project Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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OPINION | Peru’s new megaport reveals a refined Belt and Road
OPINION | Peru’s new megaport reveals a refined Belt and Road Selwyn Parker Go to baird maritime
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CMA CGM-led consortium secures terminal concession at France’s Port of Lyon
CMA CGM-led consortium secures terminal concession at France’s Port of Lyon Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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German courts launch insolvency proceedings against troubled shipyard group
German courts launch insolvency proceedings against troubled shipyard group Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Fishing boat sinks following alleged hit-and-run off southern India
Fishing boat sinks following alleged hit-and-run off southern India Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime