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BIMCO has adopted a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties to address legal and operational challenges as the use of low-carbon fuels in shipping increases. As the shipping industry decarbonises, …

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Croatia, is expanding its connectivity to the Far East with the start of Mediterranean Shipping Company’s Phoenix …

The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) this week announced that Braemar, the international shipbroking and financial services group, has joined SSI as a member. Braemar becomes the latest organisation to join …

Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has been selected by TUI Cruises to deliver resilient digital experiences for guests, crew and ship operations through a …

Space Norway has launched its Emergency Preparedness service, designed to ensure business and government continuity during outages of terrestrial communications. As the sole owner and operator of satellites in Scandinavia, …

Vessel electrification is no longer a future concept for offshore wind and policy and regulatory alignment is now the main barrier to uptake, a cross-industry panel hosted by Bibby Marine …

EST-Floattech has received DNV Type Approval for its Octopus LFP battery system, a milestone in the company's strategy to support all sorts of electric and hybrid vessels worldwide with different …

The Chief Safety & Security Officer at BIMCO, Jakob Larsen (pictured), has commented as follows on the US-Iran ceasefire agreement: “Iran and the US have now agreed to permit transits …

Classification society DNV released version 2 of its award-winning Steel Load Planner (SLP V2.0) self-service application at the Posidonia event last week. Building on two years of operational experience, the …

ABS, Polaris Shipping, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and autonomous navigation solutions provider AVIKUS have signed a four-party Concept Study Agreement for the implementation of a Conditional Unmanned Bridge. Under …

The governance impasse between the Hong Kong and Basel Conventions, which has deferred responsible investment in leading ship recycling facilities since 2011, can no longer be justified on evidentiary grounds, …

Idwal, the global vessel assurance business, has partnered with Daiwa Kisen to deliver independent inspections across selected vessels in its fleet, with a focus on strengthening condition oversight and enabling …

Norwegian LNG infrastructure specialist ECOnnect Energy has signed an agreement with Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahía S.A., a majority-owned subsidiary of Canada's Frontera Energy Corp., to deliver its IQuay™ F-Class jettyless …

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has issued the first Type Approval Certificate for a 100% hydrogen-fuelled, spark-ignited marine engine. The approval has been awarded to the hydrogen engine developed by BeHydro and …

"Global fertilizer shipments have fallen 11% y/y since the start of the Iran war. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has restricted fertilizer exports from the Persian Gulf, tightening …

With the peace deal between the US and Iran now signed, INTERTANKO is calling for urgent clarity on the practical steps needed to support the safe transit of vessels through …

Greek shipowners are expected to play a defining role in the next era of global ship recycling, as tightening environmental regulations, fleet renewal strategies and growing ESG pressures accelerate the …

Antipollution, a member of V Group, and ONEX Shipyards & Technologies (ONEX) have signed a letter of intent covering the construction of up to eight marine pollution reception and oil …

Sallaum Lines has ordered the two largest vessels in its history, signing a shipbuilding contract with Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (XSI) for two option two next-generation Pure Car and …

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Guo (pictured, right) as Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, and Maciej Lepicki (left) as Vice President, Greater …

ClassNK has launched the co‑creation digital marketplace “ClassNK Design Data Marketplace” for stakeholders in the maritime industry. The marketplace is a matching site designed to promote linkage and utilisation of …

Ship operators face mounting pressure from environmental reporting, with crews and office staff spending hours on manual processes. Ulstein Digital now launches two AI-powered solutions to automate this: an MRV …

SpecTec has launched AMOS Procure Smart, an AI powered platform which it says has been built specifically for maritime fleet operators to address one of the biggest hidden cost challenges …

The Posidonia 2026 event held earlier this month set a new benchmark for the global maritime industry, say the organisers, bringing together the world's leading shipping stakeholders at a pivotal …

The maritime industry must move faster to support seafarers and shore-based teams with digital tools capable of reducing operational risk, as vessels become larger, cargo values rise, and crews face …

A six-year-old boy from Sierra Leone can now play football alongside his friends after having a life-changing surgery to remove an extra toe on both his feet, by the Christian …

Voyage planning must be treated as a live, dynamic process, not a document completed before departure, if bridge teams are to manage risk effectively once a vessel is underway, The …

Shipowners with older or harder-to-place vessels may have a stronger opportunity to test the recycling market over the coming months, as limited demolition supply continues to support recycler appetite despite …

Britannia P&I Club is hosting its annual Academy, offering Members a deeper understanding of the Club and the wider P&I sector. Taking place from 15 to 19 June, the week-long …

Northern Marine Management, part of the Stena Group, has agreed to roll out Kaiko Systems’ digital inspection reporting platform across its managed fleet following a successful pilot. The rollout will …

The Mission to Seafarers has responded to reports of an agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Peter Rouch, Secretary General of The Mission to Seafarers, welcomed the development but pointed …

The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) reports that the captain of an interdicted Russian shadow fleet vessel has been charged by the Crown Prosecution Service following an arrest by NCA …

Rafael Fernandez, President of the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA), said: “The agreement to cease hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is very good news for those vessels …

Rafael Fernandez, President of the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA), said: “The agreement to cease hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is very good news for those vessels …

BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO unanimously condemns recent attacks on seafarers and commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. According to the IMO, …

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) announces that five electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) solution providers, CargoX, edoxOnline, TradeGo, WaveBL and eTEU, have implemented the DCSA Standard Annex for eBL …

Shipbuilding software, services and expertise provider SSI is helping shipyards build and convert assets more efficiently with integration of third-party ship models into its software platform. Shipyards can choose whether …

APM Terminals has delivered APM Terminals Suape – its new container terminal at the Port of Suape in Pernambuco – Northeast Brazil, as the terminal goes into final stages to …

Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group has launched trial operations at Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal in Egypt ‎ahead of the terminal’s full operational launch later this year.‎ His Excellency Lieutenant-General …

British forces yesterday morning boarded a sanctioned shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel in what the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) called ‘’the latest blow to Russia’s war economy.” …

In a statement, the Chief Safety & Security Officer at BIMCO, Jakob Larsen, warns that: “The statements by the US and Iran are currently unclear and do not offer sufficient …

A statement from the IMO says that Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez welcomes “with great satisfaction” the peace agreement reached between the parties in the conflict affecting the Strait of Hormuz. …

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) this week published a report titled ‘Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage Review’. ICS commissioned Lloyd’s Register Advisory to undertake the study, and the detailed …

ABS and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HD HHI), signed a joint development agreement at last week’s Posidonia to support the development of a U.S.-flagged 50,000 DWT oil and …

The International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA), the professional body for Harbour Masters worldwide, is pleased to announce the election of its new President. Captain Kevin Allen, Harbour Master of Belfast …

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) announces that DNV has joined its DCSA+ partnership programme, bringing its Veracity data platform to the effort to build and support a trusted maritime …

The Swedish Club’s 154th AGM Members’ Day brought together members and industry experts to examine how cyber threats and geopolitical instability are reshaping risk for the shipping industry. Held alongside …

A new joint study using the Port of Rotterdam as a case study ‘Enabling Nuclear-Powered Feeder Ships: A Joint Development Project on Port Call Feasibility and Regulatory Pathways’ has found …

The St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg) successfully concluded its participation at Posidonia 2026, held in Athens from June 1st to June 5th, reaffirming its commitment to international …

Maritime London and the British Embassy in Athens held the 9th edition of the Greek-British Shipping Forum at the National Gallery in Greece’s capital on June 2. Welcoming the audience, …