Zhoushan Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has issued new navigation requirements in the Yuxingnao Waters. Local correspondent Huatai Marine has provided details of the MSAs Notice on Publishing the Recommended Navigation Methods for Shi

Technology group Wrtsil has been contracted by Swedish ferry operator Stena Line to carry out and convert some of its vessels to operate with methanol fuel. As methanol is one of the key components of decarbonisation in the maritime industr

Partnerships, consortiums, and combined studies will be pivotal to the realisation of zero-emissions shipping. As the second of two panel discussions at Inmarsats Shaping Connected FutureSeminar during this years Singapore Maritime Week, Su

Shipping has a significant role to play in enabling a connected supply chain, but it will first have to embrace collaboration, digitalisation, and a value-over-cost approach. Ben Palmer, President, Inmarsat Maritime At this years Singapore

Bangladesh and Liberia trigger entry into force of Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships ( the Hong Kong Conven

Bergen, Norway, 27 June 2023 StormGeo , a leading provider of weather intelligence and decision-support solutions for the shipping industry and part of Alfa Laval, announced today the opening of its new operations center in Manila , the Phi

[Photo: Screenshot from China Central Television] China has made significant breakthroughs in the development of unmanned ships, as drone vessels are now not only undergoing testing but also seeing practical deployment, the countrys nationa

On 23 June 2023, the Chinese Embassy in the UK hosted a reception at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). H.E. Ambassador Zheng Zeguang attended the reception and delivered a speech, introducing Chinas signific

Capesize The week began with a sluggish and quiet market in both the Pacific and Atlantic regions. There was a noticeable lack of participation from any of the majors, from West Australia to China, resulting in an absence of activity. Howev

Chinas shipbuilding industry will likely maintain robust growth this year, driven by soaring demand for dual fuel-powered containerships, oil tankers and specialized vessels, market watchers and business executives said on Monday. In the fi

The Liberian Registry has been awarded QUALSHIP 21 (QS21) status for 2023-2024 by the United States Coast Guards (USCG). QS21 can benefit both the vessels and the environment, by promoting high standards of safety and environmental stewards

On 26June 2023, Bangladesh and Liberia deposited their instruments of accession of the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) with IMO. Asian Shipowners Association (ASA) welcomes this ratification! This significant step demonstrates Bangladeshs commit

TheBoardofDirectors ofYangzijiangShipbuilding(Holdings)Ltd.,and together with its subsidiaries, announced that, in addition to the previous order wins announced on 25 April 2023, 25 June 2023 and 26 June 2023 respectively, the Group has suc

The partners kicked off with a pilot project trialling Tel Aviv-based start-up Orca AIs maritime navigation platform on a Shell-managed gas tanker. But it has now morphed into a long-term development collaboration resulting in new features

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), Bangladesh, and Liberia have announced the ratification of the Hong Kong Convention by both nations. BIMCO believes the ratification marks the beginning of a new era for the ship recycling indu