Ship Management International

In a statement issued today (3 November), the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said: “We condemn the attack on a commercial vessel MSV AL JUSUFI, near Limah, Oman yesterday evening. …

The Panama Canal Boards of Directors and Advisors concluded their 41st meeting at the end of last week, following three days of discussions focused on evaluating opportunities for the waterway’s …

Under US trade law Section 301 that allows governments to respond to trade practices it considers unfair, the US first introduced fees back in October 2025 on certain ships linked …

ShipIn Systems, a global leader in AI-powered maritime risk intelligence, has announced the appointment of Kunal Pathak as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Mr Pathak will lead …

The commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) visited the Strait of Hormuz last week, as U.S. forces reached the milestone of assisting Gulf partners in exporting more than 1.5 billion …

DP World's Shipping Solutions AMEA business is expanding its China–Africa shipping network with the launch of the China Africa Link, a new weekly service designed to strengthen connectivity between the …

Singapore-based Asia Break Bulk (ABB), part of Hamburg-based COLI Group, has signed long-term agreements with Schoeller Holdings for four 12,600 DWT multipurpose project cargo newbuilds. Columbia Shipmanagement is supervising the …

Maritime clusters must turn international cooperation into practical projects that unlock investment, support innovation and strengthen the industry’s workforce, speakers told the International Association of Maritime Clusters’ (IAMC) inaugural online …

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) had an extensive presence at INMARCO 2026, held in Mumbai from 27–29 October 2026, with senior IRS professionals participating as speakers, panellists, moderators and technical …

The maritime security situation remains volatile, with the threat in the Strait of Hormuz continuing to be assessed as severe, says INTERTANKO in its latest weekly security update. Further attacks …

A widening gap between ship recycling markets across the Indian subcontinent is showing that local yard appetite, financing conditions and available capacity are increasingly influencing vessel values independently of regional …

The Grimaldi Group will once again be among the key exhibitors at Logitrans, the international logistics and transport fair taking place in Istanbul from 11 to 13 November, showcasing its …

In order to support Nike’s supply chain decarbonisation efforts, partners CMA CGM, Nike and Gemadept have launched a new electric inland waterway transport solution in Vietnam. The 100% electric barge …

Portchain, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, is now part of StormGeo, Alfa Laval’s digital arm for weather intelligence, voyage optimisation and fleet performance. The deal was closed on 30 October 2026. …

OneLearn Global (OLG),a member of OneCare Group, and RINA have joined forces to deliver an integrated maritime learning offering that brings together technical competence, digital learning, human performance and seafarer …

WISTA International has elected Céline Mortier (pictured) as its new President. The former WISTA Belgium President and CEO of maritime provider Bogerd Martin was formally appointed to the new role …

NAVTOR is steering fleet monitoring and management towards new horizons with the introduction of AIS streaming to the NavFleet platform. In doing so, the Norwegian-headquartered company is “inventing something unique” …

NorthPort, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) domestic cargo operation at the Port of Manila, recently took delivery of four new hybrid rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes. Manufactured by Mitsui E&S, …

Marseille-based ZEBOX and NatPower Marine announce a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and deployment of energy infrastructure supporting the decarbonisation and electrification of ports and maritime transport. NatPower Marine …

DNV has issued a Statement of Feasibility for Aker BP's and Höegh Evi’s concept to inject CO₂ directly from shuttle carriers into subsea wells for permanent storage at the Atlas …

With industry estimates suggesting more than 15,000 vessels will need to be recycled by 2032, more than double the number recycled in the previous decade, turning ageing ships into new …

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), the professional body for the commercial shipping industry worldwide, has officially welcomed its new senior officers at this year’s Controlling Council meeting held in …

"Geopolitical disruptions continue to cloud the dry bulk market outlook. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz remains the largest source of uncertainty, while attacks on ships and port …

The Liberian-flagged 1,276-TEU containership Contship Jet, operated by Zim, has sunk off Bulgaria with her load of containers after being struck yesterday by sea drones east of Cape Kaliakra. Athens-based …

Join InterManager in London or online on 26 November for a free industry seminar titled ‘What's next for shipmanagement – and are we doing enough to tackle crew fatigue?’, which …

The logistics arm of Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group, Noatum Logistics, is accelerating its regional growth strategy by doubling its trucking fleet to more than 850 units as it continues …

CYTUR Inc., a maritime cybersecurity specialist led by CEO Yonghyun Jo, announces that its shipboard equipment cybersecurity management platform, CYTUR-SBOM (Security Bill of Materials), has received both the Innovation Endorsement …

Ports should begin structured planning for advanced nuclear technology now, treating it as a long-term infrastructure and operating-model question rather than a new marine fuel, according to a new joint …

Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Bahri has signed a contract for the construction of three VLCCs worth nearly SAR 1.7 billion ($450m) at IMI’s facility in the Kingdom. The 320,000dwt vessels …

Oneberry Technologies Pte. Ltd. and SEA.AI GmbH have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, formalising a strategic collaboration to integrate their respective technologies and pursue maritime security and …

Boluda Shipping and Samskip have signed an agreement under which Boluda Shipping will acquire Samskip. The acquisition will pave the way for Europe’s most comprehensive short-sea shipping network, connecting Northern …

International delegates meeting in Busan, Republic of Korea (26 to 27 October) called for stronger national action and international cooperation to ensure global shipping regulations are effectively implemented. Co-organised by …

The Port of Los Angeles continued to make clean air gains in 2025, recording its lowest emissions per container on record, according to the Port's newly released Inventory of Air …

The UK Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) has announced a new partnership with Cranfield Trust – providing its 47 member charities access to expert professional support that will build long-term …

Imabari Shipbuilding, “K” LINE, Kyokuyo Shipyard, JERA, Shin Kurushima Dockyard, NYK, and Nihon Shipyard (NSY) have agreed to develop an ammonia fuel supply chain in Japan’s Chubu region and to …

The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is pleased to welcome Dr. Nikolas P. Tsakos, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN), as a keynote presenter …

CVC DIF, the infrastructure business of leading global private markets manager CVC, announces that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Cernaval, a Spanish shipyard specialised in …

The Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) has published new Fire Drill Guidelines for Vehicle Carrying Vessels, providing vessel operators with a practical framework for developing and conducting realistic, scenario-based fire …

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has released its 2026 analysis of the global marine insurance market – the IUMI 'Stats Report'. This annual document reports on the state …

Two voluntary frameworks released this week by a BIMCO-chaired industry working group give shipowners and operators a common way to share vessel operational and emissions data, so the same information …

A comprehensive new report entitled ‘Securing Trust: The Transition to Digital Seafarer Credentials’, published by maritime technology research firm Thetius in partnership with Maritime Passport, reveals that the global shipping …

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) reports that it acted as English, Marshall Islands and Liberian law counsel to Capital Maritime Finance on its IPO and proposed admission to trading on …

Next month, from 4 to 6 November 2026, Europort Istanbul will bring the international maritime industry together at the Yenikapı Expo Center in Istanbul. With 300 companies exhibiting from more …

Kongsberg Maritime is establishing a new office in Manila, creating a stronger local platform for growth and reinforcing its long-term commitment to customers, partners and the wider maritime community in …

Cydome, ClassNK, Bureau Veritas, MTS-ISAC and Rakuten Maritime have announced a collaboration called the Blue Initiative to provide the first public database of cyber vulnerabilities focused only on IT and …

MSC has received its first ESG Recognition from global certification body DNV, reflecting MSC’s commitment to continuous improvement, recognised international standards and responsible business practices. The recognition is based on …

Orca AI announces the commercial launch of BerthView, a berthing assistance solution combining Orca AI’s SeaPod digital watchkeeper with SVISION, Samsung Heavy Industries’ (SHI) berthing assistance system, creating a continuous …

ClassNK held the environmental seminar ‘Latest Trends and Practical Operation of Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems’ last week, sponsored by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" LINE), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), MOL …

The Swedish industrial Group Stena AB, owner of ferry operator Stena Line, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Norwegian shipping company Color Line, subject to regulatory approval. The …

RINA S.p.A.’s new Board of Directors has appointed Paolo Moretti, currently General Manager, as Group Chief Executive Officer. Moretti (pictured) succeeds Carlo Luzzatto, who had served as Chief Executive Officer …