The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registrys active role in supporting its owners and operators has resulted in sustaining the highest quality fleet in the world. At the close of day one of CMA Shipping 2024, Rear Admiral Wayne Argu

AVON, OHIO headquartered manufacturer Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has signed a deal with Odfjell to recoat three of its chemical tankers as its 2024 order book continues to grow. The work will see APC replacing zinc coating with its Mar

Since 2006, the average container ship has doubled in size to 4,580 TEU and ships with a capacity of more than 12,000 TEU has accounted for 51% of the fleets capacity expansion. Today, just 626 ships provide 36% of the fleets capacity, and

COSCO Shipping Holdings and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry officially signed a contract for the methanol dual-fuel retrofit of two 13,800 TEU and two 20,000 TEU existing container vessels. photo from COSCO Shipping Holdings Upon completion o

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) and Rio Tinto, a leading mining and metals company and largest dry bulk shipper in the world, signed the Partnership Agreement to enhance colla

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced COSCO Shipping, the worlds largest fleet of commercial vessels with 1,417 ships, has begun installation of Irid

photo by Xiangyu SOE Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding Offshore Engineering signed a contract with Xiamen Financial Leasing and COSCO Shipping Bulk for the construction of eight methanol READY 64,000DWT bulk carriers. In recent years, Xiangyu SO

Persistent missile attacks by Houthi on ships plying the Red Sea route have led to soaring emissions liabilities for shipping companies under the EU ETS as lengthy voyage diversions for Europe-bound vessels have multiplied fuel consumption,

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce the opening of its West Asia Regional Headquarters in Dubai. This strategic move aims to accelerate ONEs growth and expand its presence in the rapidly developing markets of the Indian Subco

To respond to the 2050 net-zero emissions goal, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) is taking a significant step by adopting sustainable biofuel to its fleet, starting at Hong Kong and Singapore on 7th and 8th March. In addition to

On the morning of March 8, 2024, Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard held the Steel Cutting Ceremony for 14000TEU MAERSK HALIFAX Methanol Dual Fuel Retrofit Project, marking the worlds first container vessel methanol dual fuel retrofit project entered i

Large fines as well as potential prison sentences are being imposed on vessels calling in Lome, Togo for alleged smuggling. Members and Assureds calling at Togo, particularly Lome, should be aware that fines of EUR 60 million to 130 million

On February 28, 2024, Hisense and SITC held the signing ceremony for the establishment of SITC Logistics Asean Company Limited in Qingdao, Shandong. Yang Xianxiang, CEO of SITC, Yu Zhitao, president of Hisense, and other relevant personnel

Attack on MV True Confidence - Joint Industry Satement Industry Associations express their deep concern over the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered by the crew of MV True Confidence in an attack in the Red Sea on 6 March 2024. The lo

INMARSAT MARITIME PARTNERS WITH ARAMCO TO TRIAL WORLD-FIRST OVER WATER 5G MESH NETWORK The 5G mesh technology aims to enable high-speed connectivity in challenging conditions, with trials planned to demonstrate range far beyond what was pre