Chinese shipyardDalian Shipbuilding (DSIC), a part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has ordered the tank design of two LNG carriers from French LNG containment specialist GTT. Dalian Shipbuilding specifically ordered the tank

In October 2020, the order book for new container ships bottomed out at 8.4% of the combined trading fleet. For ships smaller than 8,000 TEU, the order book bottomed out one month later at 3.7% of the trading fleet, and only accounted for 1

30 June 2022 The electric tugboatTaigais the result of a collaboration between Tokyo Kisen Co., Ltd. and e5 Lab Inc., a Japanese consortium with the purpose of planning and developing fully electric vessels. Constructed at the Kanagawa Dock

USA-based manufacturer Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) is reinforcing its position as the prime protective tank coating company in Turkeys maritime sector after signing a major multi-ship deal to recoat ten tankers with Turkish ship managem

Shipbuilder and designer Ulstein is looking to take its revolutionary Thorium powered vessel concept from the drawing board to the deep blue sea. Is this the solution that industry, and society, have been searching for to enable a truly sus

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) continues to call on industry stakeholders and market regulators to take action to ensure a balanced and fair trading system. FIATA has published the following discussi

On June 30, the first 13,800DWTstainless steel chemical tankerbuilt by Chongqing Chuandong Shipbuilding Industryof CSSC for COSCO Shipping (Shanghai) held a naming and delivery ceremony,the tankerwas named Jinhaiying. Jinhaiying is a green,

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS)continues to support Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance) initiative in Defence manufacturing with certification of Caisson Gate and Intermediate Gate, recently delivered by M/s Hindustan Construction Company

On July 1, Chinas first large cruise shipbuiltby Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuildingof CSSC, realizedthe node of start engine of the first main engine. The main engineis the core equipment of the cruise ship and the main power supply of the sh

Veteran analyst with deep experience in shipping and offshore markets sees increasing demand for high quality forecasting in challenging markets Leading research and forecasting consultancy Maritime Strategies International has appointed Ji

Three are rescued as powerful storm brings heavy rainfall to South China Three people have been rescued and 27 are missing after their ship broke in two during a typhoon off the coast of Yangjiang, Guangdong province, on Saturday morning. T

The transportation demand was lower than expected, and the freight rate of European and American routes fell Ningbo Containerized Freight Index: In the week ending Jun-24, Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI) issued by Ningbo Shipping

The worlds largest containershipEver Alot berthed at Shanghais Yangshan Port on Friday, setting a new record of ultra-large containershipberthing at the Yangshan Deepwater Port. Theship, 399.99 meters long and 61.5 meters wide, is able to l

A set of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the associated Codes enter into force on 1 January 2024. This statutory news highlights the changes that have been adopted for the 2024 update of

Reality Check? In response to Western sanctions, President Putin announced a move to pursue deeper economic and political ties within the BRICS group of economies, of which it is a member. BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and S