The technology group Wärtsilä has extended its long-held lead within the field of hybrid electric vessel systems. Recent figures from Clarkson’s Research show that there are […]
On May 16, Jiangnan Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, built a 99,000-cubic-meter B-type tank very large ethane carrier (VLEC) for SPDB Leasing and […]
On 19 May, one of the world’s largest 24000 TEU Ultra Large Container Carriers (ULCC) built by Hudong-Zhonghua was undocked successfully in Changxing Shipbuilding Base. On […]
Negotiations were held, between ship owners and seafarers’ unions from all over the world, on the minimum wage being given to the seafarers. The negotiations had […]
Port of Antwerp-Bruges and CMB.TECH will soon welcome the Hydrotug, the first hydrogen-powered tugboat. The Hydrotug consists of two BeHydro V12 dual fuel medium speed engines […]
Côte d’Ivoire Terminal has taken delivery of six electric fleet gantry cranes and 14 electric terminal tractors. Following the delivery of six electric gantry cranes starting […]
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) held a joint public-private sector anti-piracy training session with the LNG carrier ‘LNG MARS’ while the vessel was under way southern […]
Maritime transport is the only sector with a formally recognised global minimum wage, which has existed for seafarers since 1958. The UN International Labour Organization (ILO) […]
Caribbean Member States and industry have set the course for the future to protect the Caribbean marine environment during the latest meeting of the Regional Marine […]
As shipowners rush to comply with Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) requirements, misguided decisions on “low friction” hull coatings can have far reaching consequences. Jotun […]
The next generation ultra large liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier for Hyundai Heavy Industries Group (HHI) and Hyundai Glovis has received approval in principle (AIP) at […]
HMM announced that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PANASIA to collaborate on onboard carbon capture system for vessel application. Onboard carbon […]
The Hidden Gem, the world’s largest vessel dedicated specifically to mining the seafloor for minerals, is staging its first mining operation. It will depart Wednesday from […]
Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ) and ClassNK established “Zero-Emission Accelerating Ship Finance (Program)” to support the maritime industry’s transition toward decarbonization. As tightened environmental regulations […]
VSTEP announces the release of their new maritime simulator NAUTIS Home in the last quarter of 2022. With NAUTIS Home, VSTEP aims to enable both maritime […]
An Egyptian-operated vessel has reportedly run aground in the Aqaba Marine Reserve on the Red Sea. The Jordanian authorities are now assessing the damages to the […]
ABS collaborated with Sea Machines and Foss Maritime to advance adoption of autonomous operations at sea by issuing approval in principle (AIP) to their vessel autonomy […]