After weeks of negotiations with the Kremlin, U.S. President Donald Trump is beginning to show impatience with Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine, and on Sunday he threatened to create a new penalty on Russian oil: “secondary tariffs” imposed on the nations that buy it. In practice, this would mean new U.S. tariffs on China, India […]
The global maritime industry is racing to cut emissions with solutions ranging from cutting-edge tech to, well… sails. Yes, we’ve come full circle. The same technology that powered pirates is now hailed as the future of sustainable shipping. What a time to be alive! While we await warp drives and fusion reactors, the industry […]
Early on March 29, a vessel bearing a strong resemblance to MV Jairan, the second of two sanctioned Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) ships carrying sodium perchlorate from China, was spotted in Bandar Abbas Anchorage at 56.3515N 26.9960E midway between the islands of Qeshm and Hormoz. The vessel seen is 127m in […]
The geopolitics in the Horn of Africa have taken a new turn, with Somalia indicating that it is ready to offer the U.S exclusive control of it ports in the Gulf of Aden. This was revealed in a letter leaked last week, which appeared to have been written by Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud […]
The scrutiny on the use of biofuels in Europe has intensified, with reports emerging last week that the EU is planning to suspend recognition of the ISCC certification of waste-based biofuels. The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) has an EU certification scheme that verifies that biofuels entering the EU market are compliant with […]
The Houthis have proven resilient in the face of strikes. The Trump administration’s strikes this month on Yemen are not the first effort to disrupt the ongoing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. The Biden administration launched Operation Prosperity Guardian in December 2023, a multinational effort involving 10 nations to ensure freedom of navigation, targeting the Houthis with […]
On Sunday, a cargo vessel caught fire and burned southwest of Manila, forcing the crew to abandon ship. The Castphill XV was operating near the entrance to Manila Bay early Sunday when it caught fire. The Philippine Coast Guard responded, and at about 0430, the patrol vessel BRP Boracay rescued seven crewmembers from the […]
The maritime industry — like many industries — is seeing more electrification to reduce carbon emissions, enhance environmental sustainability and safeguard marine ecosystems. One recent example is the launch of the eWolf, an all-electric tugboat that eliminates emissions and is poised to significantly curb air and water pollutants. One pivotal aspect of maritime electrification […]
[By: Kongsberg Maritime] Kongsberg Maritime, a leading technology partner for the maritime industry announces the launch of its cutting-edge K-Sim Offshore DP3 Anchor Handling Simulator, setting a new standard for training and operational excellence in the Maritime sector. With an investment of over £250,000, this innovative training solution is designed to elevate competency standards, enhance […]
[By: Fincantieri] Today, the keel laying ceremony for “Seven Seas Prestige”, the ultra-luxury cruise ship which Fincantieri is building for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Marghera (Venice). The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2026. The ceremony was attended, among others, by Harry Sommer, President & Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian […]
[By: Alfa Laval] Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 Ultra is the latest ballast water management system (BWMS) built on proven PureBallast 3 technology. Just a few months after its introduction, PureBallast 3 Ultra has already secured orders from top shipyards worldwide, with deliveries set to begin in Q3 2025. The new system delivers enhanced performance, greater energy efficiency, […]
[By: ABS] ABS has launched the ABS Singapore Maritime Safety Center, a cutting-edge training center supporting adoption of alternative fuels, in conjunction with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s (MPA) Maritime Energy Training Facility (METF) project. Part of a family of advanced new ABS safety training centers employing the latest immersive training techniques, including […]
