About 1.6 billion disposable masks wound up in the ocean last year. This has resulted in a massive pile of floating plastic waste that threatens marine […]
Bloom Energy announced the achievement of two key milestones on its path to decarbonize a centuries-old maritime industry. In conjunction with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), the […]
Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC), has classified the world’s first hybrid-powered Surface Effect Ship (SES), the CWind Pioneer, which […]
As reported earlier, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) concluded an agreement in March with Mitsui E&S Holdings Co., Ltd. under which MHI will take over the […]
There is a clear need for a more coordinated approach to supporting seafarers where resources are pooled into a single body that can leverage legal expertise […]
After being held in an Iranian jail for months with no-fault of theirs, four Indian seafarers were finally released on July 29. However, just hours after, […]
The UK government has issued a travel update confirming the restart of international cruising. Following the monitoring of epidemiological research from the restart of domestic cruising […]
New Zealand’s government has updated legislation to allow maritime levies on vessels visiting its ports to help fund seafarer welfare services. The historic move to improve […]
Holland America Line took delivery of Rotterdam today, July 30, 2021, officially making it the 11th ship in the fleet. A handover ceremony took place at […]
The CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, has signed an agreement to acquire 90% stake in the Fenix Marine Services (FMS) terminal […]
The largest shipping enterprise in the world, Denmark’s A.P. Moller-Maersk, announced a steady rise in earnings. This was declared on Tuesday during ongoing demand for shipments […]
A massive scaling up of finance for research and development is essential to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050, says a report by the International Chamber […]
New national lockdowns, an increase in flight cancellations, travel restrictions, and increasingly strict crew change requirements, especially in Asia, are preventing seafarers from going back home […]
A brave female cadet recently published the horrific experiences of sexual assault she endured on board a vessel while attending the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The […]
The Port of Gothenburg and Norwegian energy company Statkraft are planning to construct a hydrogen production facility at the port, with operations due to commence in […]
Marine engine designer and power system integrator WinGD and engine builder Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine Machinery Division (HHI-EMD) are to strengthen their collaboration by partnering to […]
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI) announced that they have concluded a co-development contract for “AI (Artificial Intelligence)-based Marine Machinery […]