In a time of unprecedented volatility for global shipping, classification societies are navigating a sea of complexity. From geopolitical tensionsto shifting ChinaUS trade dynamics,the maritime sector is under growing pressure to adapt. At t

On April 27, BYDs Shenzhen the worlds largest car carrier officially embarked on its maiden voyage from Suzhou Port (Taicang Port Area), carrying over 7,000 BYD new energy vehicles to Brazil!

In a major leap toward smarter and greener shipping, COSCO SHIPPING (Qingdao) has officially launched its independently developed intelligent cargo hold cleaning robot the Hold Cleaning Elf. Designed specifically for bulk carriers, this com

a powerful vote of confidence for Chinas shipbuilding industry, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the worlds largest shipping company, has placed an order for 2+2 dual-fuel RoPax vessels with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) a dea

bound4blue is announcing the completion of the installation of the worlds largest suction sails, with four 26-meter high eSAILs fitted to the MV Atlantic Orchard. Chartered by Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and owned by Wisby Tankers AB, Swede

On March 31, the final vessel of Shandong Shippings Aries Project the TROUVAILLE was successfully named and delivered in Nansha, Guangzhou, marking the full completion of its 8-vessel, 50,000 DWT IMO II/III MR tanker series. Jointly develop

Tatham Co and Sea Green Law, two leading specialist maritime law firms in the UK, are merging to create a 22 lawyer practice, and a stronger version of themselves. The combined entity began operating on 1 April 2025 under the Tatham Co name

Norsepower, the global leader in wind propulsion systems for ships, and long-term partner Sea-Cargo have strengthened their partnership with a repeat order for two additional vessels. The Norwegian shipowner will retrofit its two RoRo vesse

Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of UK-based NRG Marine, a leading provider of ultrasonic anti-fouling technology for marine, oil-and-gas and industrial applications. This strategic move strengthens Alfa Lavals capabilities toward e

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 worldw

On March 25, 2025, at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre in Singapore, visitors to Booths B2-Q25 at Sea Asia 2025 are in for a treat with live demonstrations of state-of-the-art robots designed to simplify maritime cleaning, blasting, a

On March 20, the 8,600 CEU LNG dual-fuel car carrier Wenjingkou was officially named at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. . This vessel marks a significant leap forward as Chinas largest and most environmentally advanced car carrie

Alfa Laval has signed its first contract for the ammonia fuel supply system, FCM Ammonia, reinforcing its position as a frontrunner in developing solutions for decarbonizing the maritime industry. The FCM Ammonia will be installed onboard s

GNV has chosen RINAs SERTICA Performance for the latest addition to its fleet, the GNV Polaris, starting right away by testing the ship during its inaugural voyage from China to Italy. The tool for monitoring operational data on ships allow

Norsepower, the global leader in wind propulsion systems, and Swedish shipowner Stena Line have signed an agreement for the delivery of two Norsepower Rotor Sails on an all-new methanol hybrid newbuild RoRo vessel. The Gothenburg-headquarte