World Maritime Day, celebrated annually on the last Thursday of September, recognises the significant role of the maritime industry in the global economy. This year, it falls on 26 September, with the theme Navigating the Future: Safety Fir

On September 19, 2024, Fujian Shipping Group successfully signed a contract with Jiangsu Haitong Offshore Engineering Equipment Co., Ltd. for the construction of 2+2 82,000-ton dual-fuel bulk carriers. Mr. Wu Liangqi, Secretary of the Party

At GASTECH 2024, KR (Korean Register) announced that it has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for their 9,300 TEU Ammonia-Fueled Container Ship. As the global maritime industry intensifies efforts to m

KR (Korean Register) announced on September 17 that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) to develop an enhanced ammonia fuel supply system. The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

On September 17, CIMC Raffles, a subsidiary of CIMC Group, signed a 1+1 EPC contract with Golar LNG, a global leader in FLNG operations, for the construction of a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) production, storage, and offloading uni

On September 13, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (DSIC) and COSCO SHIPPING Energy successfully signed a contract for the construction of two 175,000 CBM LNG carriers. These state-of-the-art LNG carriers were independently developed b

Summary of the maritime security incidents that occurred in August 2024: August 28, 2024, 0730 UTC: At the Cartagena anchorage in Colombia (10:19.35N - 075:32.10W), an oil tankers AB on duty heard unusual noises near the bow. Upon inspectio

On September 9, 2024, Century Commodities Solution Pte. Ltd. proudly took delivery of the CENTURY BEIJING, an Ultra-Max bulk carrier, in Nantong, China. This marks a significant milestone as the second vessel built and fully managed by the

The Cargo Integrity Group is issuing an urgent reminder of the need for an emergency contact telephone number to be provided for shipments of dangerous goods, following recent experiences reported by its partner organizations. Transport of

DSV announces its biggest transaction to date after signing an agreement to acquire Schenker from Deutsche Bahn. The acquisition will strengthen DSVs global network, expertise and competitiveness, benefiting employees, customers and investo

HMM maps out a mid-to-long-term strategy to expand its business portfolio for future growth and drive itself to be a global green shipping and logistics carrier. Under the sustainable growth plan, HMM will invest a total of KRW 23.5 trillio

Hegh Autoliners second Aurora Class vessel, the Hegh Borealis, was delivered at a grand naming ceremony in China. The groundbreaking new build program from Hegh Autoliners is a remarkable example of global collaboration and a testament to w

West is pleased to announce the appointment of Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer, effective early 2025. Bart has over 30 years of experience in the marine insurance industry and joins West from another International Group Club wher

On September 10, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) and DP World held a signing ceremony in Dubai for the construction of a 5,000-ton crane vessel. H.E. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem,Chairman of DP World emphasized that this new 5,000-ton

QatarEnergy inaugurated the first conventional-size LNG vessel under its historic shipbuilding program. The Rex Tillerson was named after the former Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil as a tribute to his life-long accomplishments in the energy