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News / QR, IAG, MAS announce air cargo partnership – but are conditions right?
News / QR, IAG, MAS announce air cargo partnership – but are conditions right? Three Oneworld airlines are attempting a move which has had little success in cargo to … Go to loadstar
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Sponsored Post / Why ROI is driving a shift to smart reefer containers
Sponsored Post / Why ROI is driving a shift to smart reefer containers Shipping lines are under pressure. Rising operational costs, tighter environmental rules, and growing demand for … Go to loadstar
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Recipe for success
Recipe for success Being authentic in your professional and personal lives is the key to achieving your dreams, says Su Yin Anand, Partner, IBM Singapore. Go to seatrade maritime
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Noatum Maritime buys electric tugs and pilot boat
Noatum Maritime buys electric tugs and pilot boat AD Ports’ maritime arm snaps up GCC’s first all-electric hydrofoiling pilot boat. Gary Howard Go to seatrade maritime
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Trade volatility and regional conflicts knock Rotterdam’s first quarter figures
Trade volatility and regional conflicts knock Rotterdam’s first quarter figures Volumes at Europe’s largest port show impact of regional trade uncertainty even before Trump tariffs were announced. Paul Bartlett Go to seatrade maritime
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ABS awards AiP to Tritec Marine and Bluesoul’s LNG bunker vessel design
ABS awards AiP to Tritec Marine and Bluesoul’s LNG bunker vessel design Vessel designed with Bluesoul’s proprietary Type B LNG cargo tanks gets greenlight from ABS. Katherine Si Go to seatrade maritime
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Shipping organisations critical of USTR fees
Shipping organisations critical of USTR fees Disruption lies ahead for container shipping as lines readjust ship deployments to minimise fee exposure in the US. Nick Savvides Go to seatrade maritime
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NTSB: Engine failure leads to $2.4 million passenger vessel fire
NTSB: Engine failure leads to $2.4 million passenger vessel fire Debris in an engine’s lube oil system led to a diesel engine failure and an engine room fire aboard a passenger vessel docked in Portland, Maine, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday. The 300-foot, 2004-built passenger vessel Ocean Navigator (originally delivered as the Cape…
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Chickamauga Lock approach wall receives second nose pier delivery
Chickamauga Lock approach wall receives second nose pier delivery Progress continues at the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project near Chattanooga, Tenn., as the Nashville Engineer District marks a major milestone in the upstream approach walls contract. Yesterday, the district announced that crews successfully delivered the second nose pier—a towering concrete structure essential to guiding vessels safely…
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Hanwha Ocean hull monitoring system gets ABS approval in principle
Hanwha Ocean hull monitoring system gets ABS approval in principle Korea’s Hanwha Ocean has received the ABS SMART (SHM) Tier 3 approval in principle (AIP) for its advanced hull monitoring system. The hull monitoring system is designed to estimate structural damage to ships and offshore assets during operation, which can support decision making for the…
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We Work the Waterways relaunches as standalone nonprofit
We Work the Waterways relaunches as standalone nonprofit Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Inc. (IRPT) and We Work the Waterways (WWW) announced a major milestone last week in their shared mission to grow and support the future maritime workforce. Although We Work the Waterways was officially established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated with IRPT…
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Ergon Marine expands fleet with new crew boat
Ergon Marine expands fleet with new crew boat Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply Inc., Vicksburg, Miss., has taken delivery of a new crew boat, the M/V Big Valley 325. This addition expands its total number of crew boats to three and increases its capacity to serve marine operators navigating the Mississippi River. The 47- by 12.5-foot vessel,…
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Sanfu Shipbuilding launches new multi-purpose vessel for German shipowner
Sanfu Shipbuilding launches new multi-purpose vessel for German shipowner China’s Sanfu Shipbuilding has launched a 13,000 dwt multi-purpose vessel BBC Bremen for a shipowner BBC Chartering, owned by German-based Briese Schiffahrt Group. The post Sanfu Shipbuilding launches new multi-purpose vessel for German shipowner appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore energy biz
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COSCO Dalian yard names, delivers another 77,000 dwt green pulp carrier
COSCO Dalian yard names, delivers another 77,000 dwt green pulp carrier Chinese shipbuilder COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Dalian) has named and delivered a 77,000 dwt multipurpose pulp vessel ordered by the Bank of Communications (BoCom) Financial Leasing. The post COSCO Dalian yard names, delivers another 77,000 dwt green pulp carrier appeared first on Offshore Energy.…
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Atlas wins crewing contract for Noble’s Suriname drilling campaign
Atlas wins crewing contract for Noble’s Suriname drilling campaign U.S. offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation has awarded Atlas Professionals with a crew management contract for its upcoming drilling campaign in Suriname. The post Atlas wins crewing contract for Noble’s Suriname drilling campaign appeared first on Offshore Energy. Dragana Nikše Go to offshore energy biz
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Luxcara picks Geoquip Marine for geotechnical investigation work offshore Germany
Luxcara picks Geoquip Marine for geotechnical investigation work offshore Germany Luxcara has awarded a contract to Geoquip Marine to perform the main geotechnical investigation […] The post Luxcara picks Geoquip Marine for geotechnical investigation work offshore Germany appeared first on Offshore Energy. Adnan Memija Go to offshore energy biz
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All-electric FPSO for TotalEnergies’ Angolan project starts taking shape in China
All-electric FPSO for TotalEnergies’ Angolan project starts taking shape in China The Angolan subsidiary of France’s energy giant TotalEnergies and its partners have started work on the conversion of the future floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit destined for an Angolan deepwater project, in Nantong, China. The post All-electric FPSO for TotalEnergies’ Angolan project…
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US tariffs threaten a ‘refresh wave’ of US electronics sales, imports
US tariffs threaten a ‘refresh wave’ of US electronics sales, imports US electronics imports are riding a wave of cyclical replacement, but tariffs could bring on an ebb tide. Go to journal of commerce
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Three air freight majors form global alliance to expand network reach
Three air freight majors form global alliance to expand network reach Qatar, IAG and MASkargo plan to get their trilateral partnership off the ground as soon as regulatory approval is secured. Go to journal of commerce
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Antwerp-Bruges passes Rotterdam to become Europe’s busiest box port
Antwerp-Bruges passes Rotterdam to become Europe’s busiest box port But executives at both northern range hubs highlighted the extreme volatility of the first three months and the US tariff-driven uncertainty that lies ahead. Go to journal of commerce
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Tariff-related disruption spreading as US shippers ‘pause’ plans
Tariff-related disruption spreading as US shippers ‘pause’ plans Disruption caused by trade wars will reach deep into global supply chains, depressing an already uncertain outlook for the US freight economy. Go to journal of commerce
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Asia-US blank sailing forecast for May increasing amid cancellations
Asia-US blank sailing forecast for May increasing amid cancellations The increase in blank sailings coincides with the Port of Los Angeles’ expectation that container volumes will plunge 14% month over month in week 18 and 38.6% in week 19. Go to journal of commerce
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Bangladesh Seizes VLGC Captain Nikolas Months After LPG Transfer Fire
Bangladesh Seizes VLGC Captain Nikolas Months After LPG Transfer Fire Screengrab from X video posted by The Daily Star The Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) Captain Nikolas has been arrested by port authorities in Bangladesh following a major fire incident and a series of legal actions. The vessel, anchored at the outer anchorage of Chattogram…
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Disney Cruise Line’s Largest Cruise Ship Floated Out Of Meyer Werft Shipyard
Disney Cruise Line’s Largest Cruise Ship Floated Out Of Meyer Werft Shipyard Image Credits: Disney Cruise Line/Facebook Disney Cruise Line has floated out its largest cruise ship to date, the Disney Adventure, from the shipyard in Wismar, Germany, on 19, 2025. The ship entered open water for the very first time during a float-out ceremony…
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Ferry Runs Aground Near Philippines Coast, All 506 Passengers Rescued
Ferry Runs Aground Near Philippines Coast, All 506 Passengers Rescued Image Credits: PCG/X The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued all 506 passengers aboard MV Lite Ferry 5 after the vessel drifted and ran aground in shallow waters just off Jagna Port in Bohol on the night of April 19. The ferry, which operates a regular…
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Researchers Stunned After Finding Mysterious Car Inside WWII Aircraft Carrier Wreck
Researchers Stunned After Finding Mysterious Car Inside WWII Aircraft Carrier Wreck Image Credits: NOAA A recent underwater expedition conducted by NOAA led to a surprising find: an entire vintage car parked inside the wreck of the World War II aircraft carrier USS Yorktown. The vehicle was found on April 19, 2025, inside the hangar deck…
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Maryland Approves $160M Plan To Protect Bay Bridge From Ship Collisions
Maryland Approves $160M Plan To Protect Bay Bridge From Ship Collisions Image for representation purposes only Maryland’s Transportation Authority (MDTA) has completed a safety study for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and announced plans to improve the bridge’s defenses against potential ship collisions. The decision comes after heavy criticism from federal officials after the fatal collapse…
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Trawlerfest 2025 Set for Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show
Trawlerfest 2025 Set for Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show Trawlerfest will be a highlight of the 2025 Anacortes Boat and Yacht Show. Courtesy Trawlerfest The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest promises an impressive in-water selection of over 200 new and pre-owned boats, informative classes for both new and seasoned boaters, marine products and…
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Flux Marine’s Electric Outboard Advances Propulsion Innovation
Flux Marine’s Electric Outboard Advances Propulsion Innovation The Flux-powered Highfield 660 offered a smooth, silent ride. Courtesy Flux Marine Flux Marine co-founders Ben Sorkin, Daylin Frantin and Jon Lord say that they began developing an electric outboard motor in a garage. That’s a startup plan that worked out for Bill Harley and Arthur Davidson, and…
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Florida’s Port Everglades Sees First LNG-Fuelled Boxship Arrival
Florida’s Port Everglades Sees First LNG-Fuelled Boxship Arrival A ship operated by Quetzal became the first LNG-powered boxship to call at Port Everglades. Go to ship&bunker
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BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops for First Session in Three as Crude Declines
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Drops for First Session in Three as Crude Declines Ship & Bunker’s G20-VLSFO Index dropped with crude futures on Monday. Go to ship&bunker
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WEC Lines to Hike Fuel Surcharge for Mediterranean ECA Sulfur Compliance
WEC Lines to Hike Fuel Surcharge for Mediterranean ECA Sulfur Compliance WEC Lines will raise its fuel recovery charge from 1 May to cover higher costs tied to new low-sulfur fuel rules in the Mediterranean ECA. Go to ship&bunker
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Possible Iran/U.S. Nuclear Deal Causes A 2% Drop In Oil
Possible Iran/U.S. Nuclear Deal Causes A 2% Drop In Oil Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to dominate a bearish market. Go to ship&bunker
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HD Hyundai Mipo Bags $168 Million Contract for Two LPG Vessels
HD Hyundai Mipo Bags $168 Million Contract for Two LPG Vessels The two dual-fuel LPG carriers will be delivered by July 2027. Go to ship&bunker
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Strategic Marine Announces Delivery Of TMS Chana to Truth Maritime Services
Strategic Marine Announces Delivery Of TMS Chana to Truth Maritime Services Fast Crew Boats Go to workboat365
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Norfolk Marine Firms Secure Multi-Million Pound Contracts With ScottishPower
Norfolk Marine Firms Secure Multi-Million Pound Contracts With ScottishPower Offshore Wind Go to workboat365
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Vatn Systems raises $13m in seed round to advance US Defense AUVs
Vatn Systems raises $13m in seed round to advance US Defense AUVs Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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CNOOC agrees to ADNOC LNG deal in face of tariff war with US
CNOOC agrees to ADNOC LNG deal in face of tariff war with US Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Ultra Maritime and Ghostworks Marine unveil anti-submarine USV
Ultra Maritime and Ghostworks Marine unveil anti-submarine USV Rafael Sanches Go to baird maritime
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Moroccan Energy Minister says country to begin tendering process for LNG terminal
Moroccan Energy Minister says country to begin tendering process for LNG terminal Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Rederij Doeksen ferry Willem de Vlamingh converted to hybrid/LNG
Rederij Doeksen ferry Willem de Vlamingh converted to hybrid/LNG Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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How HVAC upgrades can cut cruise fuel consumption by 10%
How HVAC upgrades can cut cruise fuel consumption by 10% Retrofit demand-based ventilation systems are on the increase in the cruise sector Rebecca Go to rivieramm
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Market is ready for newbuilds to replenish ageing fleets
Market is ready for newbuilds to replenish ageing fleets The market is running out of commercial vessels, as ageing vessels are not being replaced Martyn Go to rivieramm
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US policy threatens Greek owners’ tanker dominance
US policy threatens Greek owners’ tanker dominance Proposed US port fees on Chinese-built vessels risk upending Greek tanker operations and reshaping global trade flows Craig Go to rivieramm
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Chinese shipyards deliver newbuild tugs to boost harbour towage
Chinese shipyards deliver newbuild tugs to boost harbour towage Shipyards in China completed tugboat newbuilds for domestic and international orders Martyn Go to rivieramm
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‘World’s largest LCO2 carrier’ launched at HD Hyundai for Capital Gas
‘World’s largest LCO2 carrier’ launched at HD Hyundai for Capital Gas 22,000-m3 liquefied carbon dioxide carrier is first of four launched at HD Hyundai Mipo John Go to rivieramm
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Chevron announces first oil at Ballymore project in US Gulf of Mexico
Chevron announces first oil at Ballymore project in US Gulf of Mexico Reuters Go to baird maritime
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ThayerMahan christens unmanned surveillance vessel
ThayerMahan christens unmanned surveillance vessel Rafael Sanches Go to baird maritime
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Blue Water Autonomy receives $14m in seed money; developing naval USVs
Blue Water Autonomy receives $14m in seed money; developing naval USVs Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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US/China trade war redrawing global LPG trading, outlook
US/China trade war redrawing global LPG trading, outlook Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Hanwha Ocean Launches Drillship ‘Tidal Action’ for Petrobras Charter
Hanwha Ocean Launches Drillship ‘Tidal Action’ for Petrobras Charter (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Offshore Go to gcaptain
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Massive Surge in Transpacific Blank Sailings Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions
Massive Surge in Transpacific Blank Sailings Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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Sino-US Trade War Redrawing Global LPG Trading, Outlook
Sino-US Trade War Redrawing Global LPG Trading, Outlook (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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China’s US Envoy Urges End to Trade War, But Warns Beijing Ready to Fight
China’s US Envoy Urges End to Trade War, But Warns Beijing Ready to Fight (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain
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Forecasts for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Forecasts for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Sponsored Go to gcaptain
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Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic… Go to asiacargonews
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Hactl earns top marks in IATA SeMS certification
Hactl earns top marks in IATA SeMS certification Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), the largest independent handler at Hong Kong International Airport, has… Go to asiacargonews
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Oman Air will launch direct flights to Amsterdam on July 1 and increase cargo capacity to London Heathrow this winter…. Go to asiacargonews
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Emirates SkyCargo becomes Teleport’s cargo partner
Emirates SkyCargo becomes Teleport’s cargo partner Emirates SkyCargo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Teleport, AirAsia’s exclusive cargo part… Go to asiacargonews
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The world economy is on a recessionary trajectory, driven by escalating trade tensions and persistent uncertainty,… Go to asiacargonews
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Wan Hai Hit By Cyberattack
Wan Hai Hit By Cyberattack Over the weekend, hackers took down the public-facing website of Taiwanese container carrier Wan Hai Lines. The identity of the hackers has not been determined. Wan Hai has confirmed the attack to Taiwanese media, and said that it has retained the services of foreign cyber experts to try to determine…
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Fire-Damaged Conro Departs for Scrapyard After Awakening Belgium
Fire-Damaged Conro Departs for Scrapyard After Awakening Belgium Grimaldi’s fire-damaged Conro Grande Brasile was towed from the Port of Antwerp, Belgium where it had laid for the past two months after a devastating fire in the English Channel. The hulk is being sent to scrapyards in Aliaga, Turkey for recycling, but before she left, she…
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Carriers Respond to Tariff Uncertainty With “Extreme” Blanked Sailings
Carriers Respond to Tariff Uncertainty With “Extreme” Blanked Sailings The Trump administration’s steep tariffs on Chinese goods have prompted carriers to deeply slash sailings on Asia-U.S. routes, a sign of plummeting bookings. So far, freight rate indexes have not collapsed, suggesting that the carriers are pulling out ships quickly enough that slot supply is dropping…
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NOAA Finds a Flashy Car Inside the Wreck of WWII Carrier USS Yorktown
NOAA Finds a Flashy Car Inside the Wreck of WWII Carrier USS Yorktown On a recent deployment to the Pacific, a NOAA remotely operated vehicle (ROV) crew spotted an unusual vehicle inside the hangar of the lost aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5), which was lost to enemy action off Midway in 1942. In April and…
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Singapore Strait Robberies Continue with MSC Boxship and Tanker Boarded
Singapore Strait Robberies Continue with MSC Boxship and Tanker Boarded The surge in boardings and robberies is showing no signs of abating in the area around the straits of Singapore and Malacca. The monitoring operation ReCAAP has been raising the concern and now reports two additional vessels were boarded on Sunday and Monday after a…
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Seacon orders ultramax bulker at Tsuneishi Zhoushan
Seacon orders ultramax bulker at Tsuneishi Zhoushan Hong Kong-listed Secon Shipping is growing its dry bulk fleet with an ultramax newbuilding at Tsuneishi Zhoushan Shipbuilding. The Qingdao-based owner and operator is paying $38.34m to see the Tsuneishi-controlled Chinese yard, in which Yangzijiang Shipbuilding also holds a 34% stake, deliver the 63,300 dwt vessel in April…
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Scale of blank sailings dwarfs covid era as US-China trade dries up
Scale of blank sailings dwarfs covid era as US-China trade dries up With trade between the world’s two largest economies effectively coming to a halt thanks to US president Donald Trump’s tariff war with China, containerlines are blanking sailings on a greater scale than was witnessed at the onset of the covid pandemic five years…
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Beijing vents fury at US port fees
Beijing vents fury at US port fees Shipping spent the weekend digesting the news from the US where watered down plans to charge China-linked ships extra for American port calls have created considerable outrage in Beijing and Hong Kong, while causing consternation for members of the Ocean Alliance, one of the big groupings in container…
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Russian line founded with focus on West Africa
Russian line founded with focus on West Africa The former chairman of FESCO has formed a shipping line to provide links between West Africa and Russia. Andrei Severilov, who founded JSC A7 Holding last year, has just debuted A7 African Cargo Lines with a first link set to be established between Novorossiysk and Nigeria’s port…
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Tar balls wash up on Canadian shoreline near grounded MSC boxship
Tar balls wash up on Canadian shoreline near grounded MSC boxship Tar balls have emerged on beaches near to where the MSC Baltic III remains grounded on Canada’s eastern seaboard, with the boxship remaining firmly lodged in place more than two months after it ran into difficulties. The Canadian Coast Guard has said there is…
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Strategic Marine delivers two more fast crew boats to TMS
Strategic Marine delivers two more fast crew boats to TMS Singapore shipbuilder Strategic Marine has delivered two more fourth-generation fast crew boats (FCBs) to Thailand’s Truth Maritime Services (TMS), a member of Prima Marine Group. This latest FCB delivery follows the successful handover of the first two generation-four FCBs, TMS Ranod and TMS Raman, in…
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SC Ports completes Wando Welch Terminal upgrades
SC Ports completes Wando Welch Terminal upgrades The South Carolina Ports Authority (SC Ports) reports the completion of a key infrastructure project at its busiest container terminal, the Wando Welch Terminal in the Port of Charleston. It can now once again handle three mega containerships simultaneously at any tide, providing expedited logistics and consistent fluidity…
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New U.S. OCS oil and gas lease sales in the works
New U.S. OCS oil and gas lease sales in the works Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum last Friday directed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to initiate the first step in a public engagement process to develop a new schedule for offshore oil and gas lease sales on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).…
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Chevron and TotalEnergies flow first oil & gas from Gulf of America project
Chevron and TotalEnergies flow first oil & gas from Gulf of America project Two oil majors, U.S.-based Chevron and France-headquartered TotalEnergies, have brought online a deepwater oil and natural gas project in the Gulf of America, formerly the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The post Chevron and TotalEnergies flow first oil & gas from Gulf of…
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US-UK startups debut ‘first’ emissions and carbon capture system
US-UK startups debut ‘first’ emissions and carbon capture system STAX Engineering, a California-based company specializing in maritime emissions capture and control, and Seabound, a UK-headquartered onboard carbon capture firm, have demonstrated a ‘first-of-its-kind’ fully integrated emissions and carbon capture solution. The post US-UK startups debut ‘first’ emissions and carbon capture system appeared first on Offshore…
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MODEC calling the shots for new Guyana-bound FPSO destined for ExxonMobil’s 7th oil & gas project
MODEC calling the shots for new Guyana-bound FPSO destined for ExxonMobil’s 7th oil & gas project ExxonMobil has put Japan’s MODEC in charge of a new floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit to be deployed on its seventh oil project in the Stabroek block off the coast of Guyana. The post MODEC calling the…
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GCMD unpacks cost and compliance tool for IMO’s new climate framework
GCMD unpacks cost and compliance tool for IMO’s new climate framework The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) has unpacked a cost and compliance calculator […] The post GCMD unpacks cost and compliance tool for IMO’s new climate framework appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Hinicio advocates for port-led hydrogen growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
Hinicio advocates for port-led hydrogen growth in Latin America and the Caribbean Hinicio, a Belgium-based consulting firm specializing in hydrogen and its derivatives, has outlined a series of recommendations aimed at supporting ports in Latin America and the Caribbean to play a central role in climate action and in advancing the hydrogen economy across the…
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Questions of need, cost dog US shipbuilding ambitions
Questions of need, cost dog US shipbuilding ambitions The very idea of the United States getting back into shipbuilding at scale shows an erosion in acceptance of the concept of global trade, specifically comparative advantage. Go to journal of commerce
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US apparel shippers brace for tariff-driven volume decline
US apparel shippers brace for tariff-driven volume decline Apparel importers are concerned that tariffs on China will do harm given more than 4 out of every 10 shipments of the product come from China. Go to journal of commerce
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Marine Insight Launches The Marine Insight+ Club
Marine Insight Launches The Marine Insight+ Club Marine Insight, the world’s leading digital maritime media platform, is proud to announce the official launch of the Marine Insight+ Club, a pioneering initiative aimed at building the world’s largest maritime learning ecosystem. With the Marine Insight+ Club, maritime professionals, students, and enthusiasts no longer need to scramble…
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US Exempts Caribbean From Costly Port Fees On Chinese-Built Ships
US Exempts Caribbean From Costly Port Fees On Chinese-Built Ships Image for representation purposes only The Caribbean has been exempted from a new U.S. tariff on ships made in China, helping the region avoid huge costs and trade problems. On April 17, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) confirmed that vessels operating in the Caribbean, including…
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Chinese Cruise Ship Gulangyu Approaches Taiwanese Coastline
Chinese Cruise Ship Gulangyu Approaches Taiwanese Coastline Image for representation purposes only A Chinese cruise ship, the Gulangyu, came within just two nautical miles (about 3.7 kilometres) of Taiwan’s southern Hengchun Peninsula this week. The incident was first reported by Taiwan ADIZ, a Facebook group run by civilians who keep track of Chinese military activities…
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India To Launch Advanced Underwater Sensor Network In Indian Ocean To Counter China
India To Launch Advanced Underwater Sensor Network In Indian Ocean To Counter China Image for representation purposes only The Indian Navy is preparing to launch an advanced underwater sensor network across key areas of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). This large-scale surveillance system aims to detect and track growing Chinese submarine activity and safeguard vital…
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US In Talks With Finnish Shipbuilder To Build Icebreakers Worth $2.85B
US In Talks With Finnish Shipbuilder To Build Icebreakers Worth $2.85B Image Credits: Wikipedia Finnish shipbuilding company Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) is in discussions with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) about possibly building a series of new icebreakers, according to Finnish news reports. Sources say the discussions could lead to an order of three…
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Refitting Coast Guard Motor Lifeboats to Continue Saving Lives
Refitting Coast Guard Motor Lifeboats to Continue Saving Lives Crews from US Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light train in surf aboard newly refit 47-foot Motor Lifeboats. Scott Nevins While Coast Guard air crews often grab headlines, sometimes flying hundreds of miles offshore into unimaginable conditions to save mariners in peril, boaters in trouble closer to…
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BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Jumps to Two-Week High
BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Jumps to Two-Week High Ship & Bunker’s G20-VLSFO Index of prices across 20 leading bunkering ports gained $6/mt to $529.50/mt on Friday, reaching its highest level since April 7. Go to ship&bunker
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COSCO Criticises US Port Fees for Distorting Fair Competition
COSCO Criticises US Port Fees for Distorting Fair Competition Chinese shipping firm COSCO says US port fees on Chinese vessels threaten the normal functioning of global shipping. Go to ship&bunker
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Indonesia Teams Up with HDF Energy to Explore Green Hydrogen for Shipping
Indonesia Teams Up with HDF Energy to Explore Green Hydrogen for Shipping Indonesia is partnering with HDF Energy to explore solar-powered green hydrogen as a pathway to decarbonise its shipping sector. Go to ship&bunker
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MOL New Vessel to Bunker LNG at Kansai for Australia Voyage
MOL New Vessel to Bunker LNG at Kansai for Australia Voyage The newly delivered bulker will bunker LNG at Osaka Gas’ Senboku Terminal in Kansai, Japan. Go to ship&bunker
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Desperate China threatens countries against striking deals with US at its expense
Desperate China threatens countries against striking deals with US at its expense Reuters Go to baird maritime
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China complains about US tariffs via state-owned COSCO Shipping
China complains about US tariffs via state-owned COSCO Shipping Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Fire damaged Grimaldi Con-Ro to be broken up in Turkey
Fire damaged Grimaldi Con-Ro to be broken up in Turkey Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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FACTBOX | Asian countries look to offset trade imbalance by buying more US energy
FACTBOX | Asian countries look to offset trade imbalance by buying more US energy Reuters Go to baird maritime
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First grain shipment to Syria since Assad’s ouster arrives in Latakia
First grain shipment to Syria since Assad’s ouster arrives in Latakia Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force to begin testing of railgun installation on ship
Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force to begin testing of railgun installation on ship Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Indonesian Navy commissions locally built corvette into service
Indonesian Navy commissions locally built corvette into service Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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China’s Shipowners Seek To Continue Talks With US On Levies
China’s Shipowners Seek To Continue Talks With US On Levies (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipbuilding Go to gcaptain
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First Wheat Shipment Since Assad’s Ouster Arrives In Syria’s Latakia
First Wheat Shipment Since Assad’s Ouster Arrives In Syria’s Latakia (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Shipping Go to gcaptain