RightShip today announced a revised timeline for implementing its vessel inspection age trigger, reducing the inspection threshold from 14 to 10 years through a four-phased approach. This update reflects extensive industry engagement and un

The 30thInterim Meeting of the Asian Shipowners Association (ASA)Seafarers Committee (SC) was held virtuallyon 10December2024,hosted and arranged by China Shipowners Association. Seafarers are vital in ensuring a seamless flow of essential

CMA CGM, in partnership with Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), has completed its 100th simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) LNG bunkering at the Yangshan Terminal in Shanghai. This achievement reflects CMA CGMs unwavering commitment to

Lloyds Register has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for GTT s new 200,000 m LNG carrier concept, featuring slow-steaming navigation and three tanks instead of the traditional four. This innovation challenges traditional LNG carrier d

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), in collaboration with the Transport and Logistics Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Shipowners Association and the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board, convened nearly 300 delega

The annual highlight of the Hong Kong maritime and port industry, Hong Kong Maritime Week 2024 (HKMW 2024), held its grand opening ceremony today (November 18). Riding on the theme Navigating to a Greener Future and featuring the tagline Pr

Representatives from Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, Yantian District Government, and Equator Fund The Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping and Bureau Veritas, supported by the Yantian District Government, Hong Kong Shipowners Assoc

BIMCO has launched a Ship Recycling Alliance to help accelerate safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships. The alliance will co-ordinate the voices of the ship recycling industry and the shipping industry and help facilitate the glo

SIMOPs of Methanol Bunkering at Busan New Port (Source: Hyodong Shipping Co., Ltd.) In a significant step towards establishing eco-friendly maritime practices, South Korea successfully conducted its first Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPs) of

Lloyds Register (LR) has awarded the maritime industrys first Enhanced Antifouling Type Approval to GIT Coatings. The development of this new type of approval sets a new standard for antifouling coatings to address the growing need for effe

Meeting maritime d ecarbonisation targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050 remains achievable, but stakeholders need to take direct action sooner rather than later, according to ERMA FIRST Group. Set against a still evolving regulatory framework and

Exciting news from the Port of Gothenburg! The newly launched RoRo shipping service, operated by COSCO Shipping, now offers a direct connection between Scandinavia and major ports in Singapore and China. This new route is a game changer for

NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (NSU) and Vale International SA (Vale:) have reached an agreement to install rotor sails (H:35m x D:5m x 5 unites) manufactured by Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. (Anemoi) on 400,000dwt-type VLOC, NSU TUBARAO(th

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee unveiled the 2024 Policy Address, introducing major initiatives to elevate the citys maritime and port industries. Key highlights include: Establishing the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board to

A project assessing the technical feasibility of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) in the shipping sector, carried out by the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Stena Bul