Ship Management International

Nippon Paint Marine reports that it has supplied its self-indicating epoxy coating NOA 60 HS, to protect two new floating dry docks for Grand Bahama Shipyard. The floating docks have …

The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) celebrates its 205th anniversary with the launch of its 2025-2026 impact report, ‘A year of care, growth and leadership‘. The report highlighted a year of …

Copenhagen-based marine fuel intelligence company Tideform announces it is relaunching its platform following leadership change. With the launch of the AI agent Atlas, the company aims to help shipping and …

bound4blue and Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) have completed the second installation of eSAILs® in EPS’ fleet, fitting three 22-metre-high units on MR tanker Pacific Sunstone at New Times Shipbuilding in …

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has completed the independent verification of methane emissions measurements conducted on board four LNG-fuelled vessels operated by Brittany Ferries. Performed in collaboration with the …

Columbia Group has raised concerns about the growing gap between cyber regulation and operational readiness slowing industry progress, following discussions at this year’s CRA Europe 2026 – Cyber Resilience in …

The International Chamber of Shipping welcomes the adoption of the outcomes document from the 36th Extraordinary IMO Council Session, which reaffirms a strong global commitment to maritime safety and security. …

The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has strongly condemned the threats and attacks against vessels and purported closure of the Strait of Hormuz, in line with UN Security …

Nor-Shipping and TradeWinds have joined forces to launch Oslo Ocean Days, a new high-level leadership forum for the ocean industries, which will take place in Oslo city centre on 9–10 …

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) announces the delivery of EON, the first fully electric harbour tug in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Built by PaxOcean and owned by Kuok Maritime …

Continuous updating is key in ensuring that the Cyber Security Management System for Ships maintains its effectiveness as a practical framework for managing, mitigating, and reducing cyber security risks, says …

Leading digital vessel performance platform Smart Ship Hub is urging the industry to recognise the operational benefits of AI-enabled camera systems while ensuring that their deployment is supported by strong …

Norsepower, a global market leader in wind propulsion, announces its latest innovation – the data-driven, aerodynamically superior 3rd generation rotor sail. Building on more than a decade of operational experience …

Columbia Group is encouraging industry leaders to implement AI within their businesses to ensure digital processes are not blocking the progress made in attracting more women to shipping. Columbia Group …

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Secretary General, Thomas A. Kazakos (pictured), gave the following address at this week’s Extraordinary Session of the IMO Council: “The International Chamber of Shipping …

Member States of the IMO have gathered in London to discuss the impact of Middle East hostilities on shipping and seafarers in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and …

“Rapid technology innovation and autonomous systems are transforming shipping into a highly connected, data-driven industry. ABS is responding by investing in our technology capabilities and expanding the value we can …

ABB has secured a contract with Sri Lankan shipbuilder Colombo Dockyard PLC to supply a fully integrated electrical power, propulsion and automation system for two newbuild cable repair vessels for …

ClassNK has certified Salam’s International, a ship recycling facility in Pakistan, as the first facility in the country to be certified by ClassNK for compliance with the Hong Kong International …

CSM Energy has marked a significant milestone in the development of the next generation of onshore and offshore wind service vessels, following a strategic project workshop and the successful steel …

Stolt-Nielsen Limited, through its subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd., this week announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to sell 50% of Avenir LNG Limited to Nippon Yusen …

Shipping companies must improve how they collect, structure and use operational data if they are to remain competitive in an increasingly regulated and digital operating environment, according to new research …

An eagerly anticipated webinar held yesterday by UK professional services’ body Maritime London, titled ‘Strait of Hormuz Briefing – Vessel Intelligence, Charterparty Implications, War Risks Market Response’, attracted more than …

Marlink, a leader in secure managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has launched XChange NextGen, a next-generation edge cloud platform that enables ship operators to move beyond fragmented hardware-led IT …

Bibby Marine, a leading provider of offshore service operation vessels, today published new analysis showing how electrifying offshore wind Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) can cut operator costs by up …

ClassNK has confirmed the validity of the performance analysis evaluation for the automated kite system ‘Seawing’, which is being developed by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and its French …

MacGregor has launched its new Balanced Lashing System, a reliable solution designed to solve the long-standing industry challenge of uneven load distribution in container ship lashings. On conventional container ships, …

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has taken into class ‘Lila Jamnagar’, a 298,997 DWT Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) and one of the largest vessels to sail under the Indian …

Hazardous materials specialists Lucion are warning shipowners and technical managers not to treat Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) documentation as a one-time compliance exercise, after recent vessel detentions exposed gaps …

The rise of gamification apps is empowering seafarers to take more autonomy over their health and wellness, says leading wellbeing platform WellAtSea, member of OneCare Group. Mental health remains one …

Clarksons Research, the data and analytics arm of the Clarksons Group have been closely monitoring shipping activity and markets impacted by the conflict. Summarising their latest update issued at 10.00 …

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has officially launched the South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) as construction for the Philippines’ second largest terminal goes into full swing. The US$800 million …

Recent outbreaks of norovirus and Legionnaires’ disease aboard cruise ships over the past twelve months have reinforced the importance of effective water system management, with CM Technologies (CMT) urging cruise …

In a market characterised by geopolitical uncertainty, VIKING continues to deliver organic growth, solid results and satisfactory growth rates in new markets. Even though the top line was impacted by …

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is preparing to launch the second audit cycle of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) with a revised Framework and Procedures. Building on lessons …

The President and CEO of Columbia Group has called for a shift in the traditional ship management model towards a more integrated partnership approach, arguing that the future of the …

InterManager has expressed serious concern about the worsening security situation affecting commercial shipping in the Middle East Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. In light of the recent attacks on …

The conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt trade flows in and out of the region., says Maersk in a commentary released at the end of last week (13 …

David Ashmore, employment lawyer at global law firm Reed Smith, writes: “The recent designation of the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a Warlike Operations Area (WOA) is a …

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, is rolling out NexusWave across EXMAR’s growing fleet of gas carriers to meet the Belgian shipping company’s evolving commercial and crew connectivity demands. Operating globally …

This week, a new ISO standard was published to help port authorities, shipowners and operators navigate rules on how ships should be cleaned in an environmentally sound way. Hull cleaning …

Today marks a significant milestone for the global shipping industry as The Caravel Group, celebrates the first anniversary of the International Maritime Institute (IMI) joining its family. The Caravel Group …

This week, the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched a pilot Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) in collaboration with BIMCO to strengthen the protection and rights of workers at ship recycling yards …

Amid news that Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei says that the Strait of Hormuz should ‘remain closed’ and that the Wesy should brace itself for $200-a-barrel oil prices, maritime …

The IMO will hold an Extraordinary Session of its Council to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and …

DNV has delivered the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) commissioned multi-year study ‘Safety of hydrogen for use in ships’, culminating in a final report and a non‑mandatory guidance document. The …

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has expressed deep concern over the rapidly evolving security situation in the Gulf waters and the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the …

The arrival of 28 fully electrified equipment units at APM Terminals Suape marks a major step forward in the development of Latin America’s first fully electrified port facility. Delivered by …

Bernhard Schulte Offshore (BSO) has taken delivery of a new Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV). The ship, which was built at Ulstein Verft in Norway on behalf of an institutional …