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Oman’s Asyad Group introduces wind-powered mega vessel
Oman’s Asyad Group introduces wind-powered mega vessel Omani shipowner Asyad Group has announced the launch of the ‘massive’ cargo vessel Sohar Max which uses wind propulsion technology to achieve environmental efficiency. The post Oman’s Asyad Group introduces wind-powered mega vessel appeared first on Offshore Energy. Naida Hakirevic Prevljak Go to offshore energy biz
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Datacenter growth poses manufacturing hurdle, project carrier opportunity
Datacenter growth poses manufacturing hurdle, project carrier opportunity The main heavy-lift components needed for datacenters are cooling infrastructure such as large-scale air conditioners and backup power infrastructure such as batteries, diesel generators and transformers. Go to journal of commerce
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US in race to replenish China stocks to avoid summer shortages: Maersk CEO
US in race to replenish China stocks to avoid summer shortages: Maersk CEO Importers in the US are rewiring their supply chains and drawing extra inventory from Canada, Mexico and domestically in a “wait and see” response to the trans-Pacific trade war, according to Vincent Clerc. Go to journal of commerce
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CMA CGM levies emergency surcharges on Pakistani trade amid India tensions
CMA CGM levies emergency surcharges on Pakistani trade amid India tensions Sources anticipate the additional rerouting costs in the region will force other ocean carriers to follow suit on similar surcharges. Go to journal of commerce
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MSC suspends two US services, rejigs others as tariffs hit Chinese imports
MSC suspends two US services, rejigs others as tariffs hit Chinese imports The world’s largest shipping company said Wednesday the service suspensions and network changes were “in response to the recent changes in demand for cargo transport from Asia to the US.” Go to journal of commerce
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Trump taps former Maersk executive to head MARAD
Trump taps former Maersk executive to head MARAD Stephen Carmel’s nomination to lead the agency comes after the White House withdrew previous nominee Brent Sadler from consideration for the post. Go to journal of commerce
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Orca AI Bags $72.5 Million Fund To Advance AI-Powered Maritime Navigation
Orca AI Bags $72.5 Million Fund To Advance AI-Powered Maritime Navigation Image Credits: Orca AI/LinkedIn Orca AI, a maritime tech startup founded in Israel, has raised $72.5 million in Series B funding for its artificial intelligence platform and plans to expand into new areas like defense and maritime security. It brings the company’s total capital…
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Bulk Carrier Cook Arrested After Nearly Half-Ton Cocaine Seized In Argentina
Bulk Carrier Cook Arrested After Nearly Half-Ton Cocaine Seized In Argentina Image for representation purposes only Authorities in Argentina have uncovered nearly half a ton of high-purity cocaine hidden aboard a cargo vessel preparing to sail to Amsterdam, arresting the ship’s cook after he confessed to being involved in the smuggling plot. On April 29,…
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EU Plans To Cut Off All Russian Energy Imports By 2027
EU Plans To Cut Off All Russian Energy Imports By 2027 Image for representation purposes only The European Commission has introduced a new strategy to end the European Union’s reliance on Russian oil, gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and nuclear fuel by the end of 2027. The plan aims to cut off a major source…
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BluePass & XMAR To Launch UAE’s 1st Government-Backed Digital Bunkering Platform
BluePass & XMAR To Launch UAE’s 1st Government-Backed Digital Bunkering Platform Image for representation purposes only XMAR and Blue Pass have announced a strategic partnership to launch the UAE’s first digital bunker platform. This collaboration is set to transform how fuel procurement and trading take place in the Gulf region and beyond. XMAR, known for…
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World’s Second-largest Shipowner Adds Another Gas Carrier To Indian Fleet
World’s Second-largest Shipowner Adds Another Gas Carrier To Indian Fleet Image for representation purposes only India is making steady progress in becoming a global hub for shipping and maritime operations, as more international shipping companies are choosing to register their vessels under the Indian flag. Recently, the world’s second-largest shipowner by fleet size, Japan’s Mitsui…
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Get Decked Out With Lippert
Get Decked Out With Lippert Lippert offers a lineup of top-quality products that help you personalize your pontoon. Courtesy Lippert Owning a pontoon boat is all about good times on the water—sun-soaked days, relaxing cruises, and unforgettable memories with family and friends. But if you’re still cruising with the basics, you’re missing out. That’s where…
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Boat Test Redux: 2025 Scout 261 XSS
Boat Test Redux: 2025 Scout 261 XSS The Scout 261 XSS performed well during this boat test. Courtesy Scout Visit Scout Build Your Scout Find a Scout Dealer Editor’s Note: Here’s a treat for you. One of two boat tests of the same Scout Boats 261 XSS, each performed and written by a different Boating editor.…
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On Board With: Gordon Harrison
On Board With: Gordon Harrison Gordon Harrison is an experienced boat driver. Tom King Gordon Harrison is the consummate watersports enthusiast. Growing up lakeside in Central Virginia, he naturally gravitated toward skiing and wakeboarding before moving to Orlando after high school to train and compete on the Pro Wakeboard Tour. Later, he would be drawn…
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Red Sea Shipping Comeback Uncertain Despite President Trump’s Assurance
Red Sea Shipping Comeback Uncertain Despite President Trump’s Assurance Houthis claim they have carried out strikes at various warships in the Red Sea, including a US aircraft carrier. Go to ship&bunker
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Peninsula Partners with Gibraltar University for Alternative Fuel Training
Peninsula Partners with Gibraltar University for Alternative Fuel Training The two partners will seek to develop educational and training content on alternative marine fuels. Go to ship&bunker
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BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances to Three-Day High
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances to Three-Day High Ship & Bunker’s G20-VLSFO Index gained $3.50/mt to $518.50/mt on Wednesday, reaching its highest level since April 30. Go to ship&bunker
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Oil Sinks As Analysts Fear U.S./China Talks Could Trigger Demand Destruction
Oil Sinks As Analysts Fear U.S./China Talks Could Trigger Demand Destruction But talks with Iran seem more promising – and could also cause price declines. Go to ship&bunker
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Chimbusco Pan Nation Conducts First B30 Biofuel Bunkering in Hong Kong
Chimbusco Pan Nation Conducts First B30 Biofuel Bunkering in Hong Kong Chimbusco Pan Nation bunkered a boxship operated by OOCL with B30 biofuel in Hong Kong. Go to ship&bunker
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New KNRM Search and Rescue Boat “Alies en Evert Floor” Christened
New KNRM Search and Rescue Boat “Alies en Evert Floor” Christened Rescue, Search, Surveillance Go to workboat365
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SCHOTTEL Hybrid Drive Solution For Dual-Fuel Methanol Escort Tugs
SCHOTTEL Hybrid Drive Solution For Dual-Fuel Methanol Escort Tugs Hybrid Go to workboat365
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Wärtsilä Launches First Commercially Available Carbon Capture System for Shipping
Wärtsilä Launches First Commercially Available Carbon Capture System for Shipping Carbon Capture Go to workboat365
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Sea.AI to Bring Advanced Radar Perception to AI-Powered Machine Vision
Sea.AI to Bring Advanced Radar Perception to AI-Powered Machine Vision Electronics & Communication Go to workboat365
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EGS Australia Unveils Cutting-Edge Unmanned Survey Vessel
EGS Australia Unveils Cutting-Edge Unmanned Survey Vessel Ship & Boat Building Go to workboat365
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Dictatorships cry foul over US attempts to seek UN sanctions on ships taking North Korean coal to China
Dictatorships cry foul over US attempts to seek UN sanctions on ships taking North Korean coal to China Reuters Go to baird maritime
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US energy companies seek exemption from Trump plan to move LNG on US-built ships
US energy companies seek exemption from Trump plan to move LNG on US-built ships Reuters Go to baird maritime
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IFFO reports global fishmeal and fish oil production up year on year
IFFO reports global fishmeal and fish oil production up year on year Rafael Sanches Go to baird maritime
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More explosions rock Port Sudan, including naval base; army says it intercepted drones
More explosions rock Port Sudan, including naval base; army says it intercepted drones Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Bayesian salvage to begin in Italy after fatal sinking
Bayesian salvage to begin in Italy after fatal sinking Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Deep-sea FLNG system from Samsung Heavy wins class approval
Deep-sea FLNG system from Samsung Heavy wins class approval Samsung Heavy Industries’ MLF-O type floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) has received basic certification from three class societies Riviera Go to rivieramm
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Wärtsilä’s onboard carbon capture pilot shows CO2 reductions up to 70%
Wärtsilä’s onboard carbon capture pilot shows CO2 reductions up to 70% Wärtsilä installed its CCS technology on board Solvang’s 21,289-m3 ethylene carrier Clipper Eris for a year’s full-scale testing and optimisation in January 2025 Jamey Go to rivieramm
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Evalend finalises deal for two Suezmax tankers at HD Hyundai
Evalend finalises deal for two Suezmax tankers at HD Hyundai Riviera reported in late April that Kriton Lendoudis had entered discussions with the South Korean shipbuilder regarding a tanker newbuilding project Georgios Go to rivieramm
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Maersk to deploy private wireless for real-time cargo tracking
Maersk to deploy private wireless for real-time cargo tracking Maersk will equip 450 vessels with private wireless network solutions as part of its IoT connectivity platform, OneWireless Rebecca Go to rivieramm
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Update: AP Moller Holdings extends offer to repurchase Svitzer in return to private ownership
Update: AP Moller Holdings extends offer to repurchase Svitzer in return to private ownership An offer to Svitzer shareholders by an AP Moller-Maersk group investment arm has been extended to provide more time for UK Secretary of State approval Martyn Go to rivieramm
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Costamare completes spin-off of dry bulk business
Costamare completes spin-off of dry bulk business Rafael Sanches Go to baird maritime
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FEATURE | Depleted but still potent: US bombing weakens but doesn’t destroy Houthi threat in Yemen
FEATURE | Depleted but still potent: US bombing weakens but doesn’t destroy Houthi threat in Yemen Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Baltic index falls as Capesize segment declines
Baltic index falls as Capesize segment declines Reuters Go to baird maritime
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HD Hyundai signs deal with Korean partners to develop shipyard welding robots
HD Hyundai signs deal with Korean partners to develop shipyard welding robots Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Greek Navy to buy autonomous submarines from Israel Aerospace
Greek Navy to buy autonomous submarines from Israel Aerospace Reuters Go to baird maritime
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U.S. Moves to Designate Six Ships in UN Bid to Expose North Korea Sanctions Evasion
U.S. Moves to Designate Six Ships in UN Bid to Expose North Korea Sanctions Evasion (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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LNG Industry Warns U.S.-Built Ship Mandate Could Derail Energy Exports
LNG Industry Warns U.S.-Built Ship Mandate Could Derail Energy Exports (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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Wärtsilä Launches ‘Game-Changing’ Maritime Carbon Capture System
Wärtsilä Launches ‘Game-Changing’ Maritime Carbon Capture System (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Environment Go to gcaptain
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Orsted Cancels Major UK Wind Project as Economics Worsen
Orsted Cancels Major UK Wind Project as Economics Worsen (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Offshore Go to gcaptain
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Houthis’ Fight With Israel Could Mean Continued Risks for Shipping
Houthis’ Fight With Israel Could Mean Continued Risks for Shipping Yemen’s Houthi rebels have begun to clarify their version of the Red Sea truce agreement announced by the White House, and it appears that international shipping may still face risks on the waterway. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that the Houthis had “capitulated”…
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Trump Replaces Nominee for Maritime Administrator
Trump Replaces Nominee for Maritime Administrator President Donald Trump has switched nominees for the post of Maritime Administrator, withdrawing the nomination of Capt. Brent Sadler (USN, ret’d) and substituting Capt. Stephen Carmel, a former Maersk Line Ltd. executive with decades of commercial maritime experience. No formal announcement was made for the change; MARAD has…
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Wärtsilä Completes Commercial Launch of Onboard Carbon Capture Solution
Wärtsilä Completes Commercial Launch of Onboard Carbon Capture Solution In a development Wärtsilä is calling a breakthrough in decarbonization for in-service vessels and new build vessels, it announced the commercial availability of its onboard carbon capture system. The company reports successful trials at sea and its plant in Norway, saying the ability to capture…
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Always Ready. Always Present. Ad Shows How Mariners Put America First
Always Ready. Always Present. Ad Shows How Mariners Put America First [By: American Maritime Partnership] The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) – the voice of the American maritime industry – today launched a new ad – “Always Ready. Always Present.” – a patriotic tribute to the American mariners and vessels who power U.S. national, homeland, and economic security. …
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US Calls on UN Security Council to Crack Down on North Korea’s Violations
US Calls on UN Security Council to Crack Down on North Korea’s Violations In an unusual move for the Trump administration, it is turning to the United Nations’ Security Council, calling for action to crack down on North Korea’s sanctions violations. It specifically cited data on North Korea shipping munitions, including artillery shells and rockets…
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U.S. Tariffs Create Uncertainty for Ship Leasing and Finance
U.S. Tariffs Create Uncertainty for Ship Leasing and Finance As the U.S. considers a new wave of tariffs targeting Chinese-linked goods and services, Leigh Hansson, Global Regulatory Enforcement Partner at law firm Reed Smith, examines the growing regulatory uncertainty facing the global shipping industry. The latest proposals from the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) have…
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United Cargo at EWR: Purpose-built to move what matters
United Cargo at EWR: Purpose-built to move what matters May 8, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Schiphol Express introduces automated air cargo handling
Schiphol Express introduces automated air cargo handling May 7, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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FL Technics expands EASA approval for Boeing 737 MAX base maintenance
FL Technics expands EASA approval for Boeing 737 MAX base maintenance May 7, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Qatar Airways Cargo unveils strategic brand campaign
Qatar Airways Cargo unveils strategic brand campaign May 7, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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London Heathrow remains main option for British trade
London Heathrow remains main option for British trade May 7, 2025 Go to aircargoweek
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Pyxis Tankers lines up funds for fleet growth
Pyxis Tankers lines up funds for fleet growth Greek owner Pyxis Tankers has set out to potentially expand its fleet by up to two ships with the signing of a commitment letter for a bank loan of up to $45m. The Nasdaq-listed firm said it is eyeing modern product tankers between 45,000 dwt and 115,000…
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Nissen Kaiun in for HD Hyundai Mipo LPG brace
Nissen Kaiun in for HD Hyundai Mipo LPG brace Low-profile shipowner Nissen Kaiun has returned to HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan for a pair of LPR carriers. Multiple newbuilding sources have listed the Japanese shipping mammoth with two 45,000 cu m units booked at $73.5m each for delivery in 2027. The owner of more…
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Jiangsu Ocean Shipping orders boxship quartet
Jiangsu Ocean Shipping orders boxship quartet China’s Jiangsu Ocean Shipping (JOSCO) is expanding its containership fleet with four newbuilds contracted at compatriot yard Jiangsu Soho Chuangke Shipbuilding. The shipping arm of Jiangsu Port Group has booked a series of 3,000 teu vessels set to become the largest in its fleet. Jiangsu Ocean lists a fleet…
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Ocean Yield increases stake in French LNG player
Ocean Yield increases stake in French LNG player Norwegian owner and sale and leaseback player Ocean Yield has increased its stake in France’s Geogas LNG. In July 2024, Ocean Yield took over interests from infrastructure fund CVC DIF, which held a 31% stake in Geogas LNG. This provided the company with an indirect economic interest…
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen bags transport deal worth $140m
Wallenius Wilhelmsen bags transport deal worth $140m Norwegian car carrier player Wallenius Wilhelmsen has won a three-year shipping contract with an unnamed construction and mining equipment manufacturer. The contract is estimated to have a value of approximately $140m based on expected volumes over the three-year period. The company stated that the renewed agreement between the…
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Hong Kong Air Cargo and Turkish Cargo sign MoU
Hong Kong Air Cargo and Turkish Cargo sign MoU Hong Kong Air Cargo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkish Cargo to explore how to further collaborate in air cargo operations Go to aircargonews
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Air Cargo News Awards entry deadline approaching!
Air Cargo News Awards entry deadline approaching! There is now less than a month left to enter the 2025 Air Cargo News Awards! Go to aircargonews
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Challenge expands India presence with new freighter flight
Challenge expands India presence with new freighter flight The Challenge Group has expanded its presence in the Indian market with a new freighter flight to Bengaluru Go to aircargonews
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Global GSA appoints Saray as chief executive
Global GSA appoints Saray as chief executive Global GSA Group (GGG) has appointed Aytekin Saray as its new chief executive as the company looks to continue to roll out its digital services Go to aircargonews
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Challenge expands India presence with new freighter flight
Challenge expands India presence with new freighter flight The Challenge Group has expanded its presence in the Indian market with a new freighter flight to Bengaluru Go to aircargonews
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News / Expeditors reports healthy growth in a ‘frenzied landscape of tariffs’
News / Expeditors reports healthy growth in a ‘frenzied landscape of tariffs’ The flurry of court cases surrounding Expeditors has not put it off its stride: in … Go to loadstar
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Premium / Trump-Houthis deal – expect further ‘rate declines…after port congestion’
Premium / Trump-Houthis deal – expect further ‘rate declines…after port congestion’ Comment: Ocean: supply-demand balance getting ‘structurally looser’? Go to loadstar
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News / Maersk u-turn as port congestion increases across Northern Europe
News / Maersk u-turn as port congestion increases across Northern Europe Just a few months after electing to swap its UK hub from Felixstowe to London … Go to loadstar
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News / Changing shipment origin won’t wash: US CBP turns away whole truckloads
News / Changing shipment origin won’t wash: US CBP turns away whole truckloads Misdeclared shipments are causing delays at US borders, with full truckloads being turned away if … Go to loadstar
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News / US trucking in a ‘decline of unprecedented length’
News / US trucking in a ‘decline of unprecedented length’ US trucking appears to be on a never-ending road, chasing a recovery that remains elusive. Predictions … Go to loadstar
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Panama launches electronic vessel registry
Panama launches electronic vessel registry The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) is modernising operations with the launch of the first phase of its Electronic Vessel Registry (REN) system. Michele Labrut Go to seatrade maritime
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Houthi Red Sea truce could have profound impact on shipping
Houthi Red Sea truce could have profound impact on shipping News of a ceasefire between the US and the Houthi in Yemen stopping missiles targeting commercial shipping in the Red Sea would have a dramatic effect on container markets if it holds. Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime
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20 outstanding young maritime leaders revealed
20 outstanding young maritime leaders revealed The final 20 candidates for this year’s prestigious Seatrade Maritime News 20Under40 have now been revealed. Seatrade Maritime Go to seatrade maritime
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Confusion reigns as carriers and shippers grapple with tariffs
Confusion reigns as carriers and shippers grapple with tariffs The uncertainty surrounding US import tariffs is resulting in a hazy picture for demand and capacity challenging the planning of container lines and their customers alike. Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime
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Cosco Shipping Lines opens up Saudi Arabia office
Cosco Shipping Lines opens up Saudi Arabia office Cosco Shipping Lines is enhancing its presence in Middle East with new office in Saudi Arabia. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs $140M multi-year contract
Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs $140M multi-year contract Wallenius Wilhelmsen reports that it has entered into a three-year shipping contract with one of the world’s leading construction and mining equipment manufacturers. The contract is estimated to have a value of approximately $140 million based on expected volumes over the three-year period. The RO/RO operator is seen by…
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Fairlead launches CVC arm to accelerate U.S. maritime renaissance
Fairlead launches CVC arm to accelerate U.S. maritime renaissance With the reintroduction of the SHIPS for America Act and a Trump executive order calling for restoration of America’s maritime dominance, the mood in American maritime is more optimistic than it has been in decades. Now, Portsmouth, Va.-based marine engineering, manufacturing and ship repair specialist Fairlead…
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Kotug Canada’s new methanol-fueled duo will feature Schottel hybrid drives
Kotug Canada’s new methanol-fueled duo will feature Schottel hybrid drives The two dual-fuel methanol escort tugs on order for Kotug Canada at Sanmar Shipyards in Turkey will be fitted with Schottel rudderpropellers featuring the Sydrive-M mechanical hybrid solution. Kotug Canada orders two powerful methanol-fueled escort tugs Based on the Robert Allan Ltd. RASalvor 4400-DFM, the…
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MSC Cruises names Erin Douglas senior VP trade sales
MSC Cruises names Erin Douglas senior VP trade sales MSC Cruises reports that Erin Douglas will serve as its senior vice president of trade sales in the U.S. starting May 12. Douglas joined MSC Cruises in 2022 and previously served as VP of field sales before being named VP of strategic partnerships for the company.…
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SBM Offshore’s NearZero FPSO design gets ABS’ blessing
SBM Offshore’s NearZero FPSO design gets ABS’ blessing SBM Offshore, a provider of the design, construction, installation, and operation of offshore floating facilities, has received a stamp of approval for its NearZero floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) design from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a classification society. The post SBM Offshore’s NearZero FPSO design…
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Shipping companies encouraged to register ships in Europe after EC approves Italian scheme
Shipping companies encouraged to register ships in Europe after EC approves Italian scheme The European Commission has approved the reintroduction of Italy’s “International Registry” scheme, which aims to encourage shipping companies to register their ships in Europe. The post Shipping companies encouraged to register ships in Europe after EC approves Italian scheme appeared first on…
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Go time for Noble drillship drawing closer as 4D seismic survey over African oil fields ends
Go time for Noble drillship drawing closer as 4D seismic survey over African oil fields ends A drillship, owned by the U.S.-headquartered offshore drilling giant Noble Corporation, is slated to begin its new drilling campaign in western Africa later this month, after Tullow Ghana, a subsidiary of the UK-based Tullow Oil, wrapped up a 4D…
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When Heavyweights Go Traveling Asisto and Bachmann collaborate on Mammoet’s SK6000 crane project.
When Heavyweights Go Traveling Asisto and Bachmann collaborate on Mammoet’s SK6000 crane project. Mammoet has developed the world’s strongest land-based crane, the SK6000. This impressive construction tool […] The post When Heavyweights Go Traveling Asisto and Bachmann collaborate on Mammoet’s SK6000 crane project. appeared first on Offshore Energy. Offshore-Energy.biz Go to offshore energy biz
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Welsh tidal energy receives €2.3 million boost from government
Welsh tidal energy receives €2.3 million boost from government Tidal energy developer Inyanga Marine Energy Group is set to improve its technology at the Morlais tidal energy site off Ynys Mon with a £2 million (around €2.36 million) equity investment from the Welsh Government. The post Welsh tidal energy receives €2.3 million boost from government…
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Market ‘unease’ catches up with MPVs amid tariffs, economic uncertainty
Market ‘unease’ catches up with MPVs amid tariffs, economic uncertainty A slip in a key sentiment index reveals the MPV sector’s vulnerability to general market uncertainty, but operators remain optimistic that the cargo pipeline remains robust. Go to journal of commerce
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Heavy loads at risk from uncertainty around US freight network map
Heavy loads at risk from uncertainty around US freight network map With the status of a federal multimodal freight network unclear, heavy haulers are forging ahead with their own push for processes, highway improvements and infrastructure specific to the transport of oversized and overweight loads. Go to journal of commerce
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Container sector challenges cast shadow over MPV demand
Container sector challenges cast shadow over MPV demand A divergence from the weakening container sector has seen the MPV trade hold steady, although the potential for a breakbulk cargo grab by container lines cannot be discounted. Go to journal of commerce
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Port-focused US logistics provider takes majority stake in Mexican forwarder
Port-focused US logistics provider takes majority stake in Mexican forwarder PSA BDP acquired a majority stake in Mexico-based forwarder ED International, expanding PSA’s cross-border forwarding network. Go to journal of commerce
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Apparent Houthi ceasefire raises container shipping overcapacity risk
Apparent Houthi ceasefire raises container shipping overcapacity risk The freeing up of vessel capacity that has been diverted around southern Africa for the past 18 months could inject as much as 2 million TEUs of functional capacity into the global container shipping market. Go to journal of commerce
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Wärtsilä Launches Carbon Capture Solution After World-First Full-Scale Installation Success
Wärtsilä Launches Carbon Capture Solution After World-First Full-Scale Installation Success Image Credits: Wärtsilä Technology group Wärtsilä has announced that its breakthrough carbon capture solution (CCS) is now commercially available to the global maritime industry, delivering a step-change in shipping’s decarbonisation journey. According to Wärtsilä’s tests, the new ‘Wärtsilä Carbon capture solution’ is proven to reduce…
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Maersk, HD Hyundai Sign MOU To Advance Green Tech & Logistics Services
Maersk, HD Hyundai Sign MOU To Advance Green Tech & Logistics Services Image Credits: Maersk On Tuesday, 6th of May 2025, HD Hyundai and A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a collaboration on decarbonisation solutions for vessels, while HD Hyundai plans to expand the use…
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Underwater Drone Helps Customs Seize 120kg Cocaine From Bulk Carrier
Underwater Drone Helps Customs Seize 120kg Cocaine From Bulk Carrier Image Credits: HM Govt of Gibraltar HM Customs in Gibraltar intercepted 120 kilograms of cocaine hidden on a bulk carrier earlier this week. The ship, M/V Great Zhou, sails under the Panamanian flag and had arrived in Gibraltar waters after departing from Santos, Brazil. The…
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Man Dies After Fight With Fellow Passenger Onboard Cruise Ship
Man Dies After Fight With Fellow Passenger Onboard Cruise Ship Image Credits: Wikipedia A 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 60-year-old passenger died during a fight onboard the cruise ship MSC Virtuosa, just hours after it departed Southampton for a weekend voyage to Belgium. The ship left Southampton at 6:00…
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US Navy Loses Second Super Hornet From Truman Carrier In Just A Week
US Navy Loses Second Super Hornet From Truman Carrier In Just A Week Image Credits: US Centcom/X A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet fell into the Red Sea on May 6 while trying to land on the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. This is the second jet lost from the same ship…
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Boat Test: 2025 MasterCraft XStar 23
Boat Test: 2025 MasterCraft XStar 23 Thanks to SurfStar, the wave is easily adjusted to suit a variety of skill levels and preferences Garrett Cortese Visit MasterCraft Build Your MasterCraft Find a MasterCraft Dealer Overview Since its introduction in the late ’90s, the MasterCraft XStar has left an immeasurable mark on wakeboarding, propelling the sport…
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BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Rallies With Crude
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Rallies With Crude Global VLSFO prices are advancing with crude. Go to ship&bunker
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Uni-Tankers Equips Vessel with Black Carbon Sensor
Uni-Tankers Equips Vessel with Black Carbon Sensor The sensor technology installed on its tanker captures real-time data on black carbon emissions. Go to ship&bunker
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Baseblue Executes Its First LNG Bunkering in the Caribbean
Baseblue Executes Its First LNG Bunkering in the Caribbean The LNG bunkering was carried out off the coast of Portland in Jamaica. Go to ship&bunker
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MSI Predicts 80% Spike in Bunker Costs Under IMO’s Midterm Plans
MSI Predicts 80% Spike in Bunker Costs Under IMO’s Midterm Plans MSI projects that IMO’s midterm measures could add $100 billion annually to bunker costs by 2035, as penalties drive up prices for conventional fuels by up to 82%. Go to ship&bunker
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Oil Skyrockets As Demand Concerns Give Sudden Way To Supply Worries
Oil Skyrockets As Demand Concerns Give Sudden Way To Supply Worries Meanwhile, analysts dismiss earlier concerns of OPEC quota rises causing a glut. Go to ship&bunker