Latest maritime news from around the world
Autonomous shipping has just crossed another operational milestone.A 300 TEU electric feeder in China has completed its first fully autonomous docking and cargo-handling cycle—bringing unmanned vessel operations one step closer to routine port reality.
Strategic Expansion in Brazil’s Offshore Market Offshore support vessel (OSV) leader Tidewater Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore in a transaction valued at approximately $500 million. The acquisition significantly strengthens Tidewater’s footprint in…
AI Meets Port State Control ComplianceA new maritime intelligence solution, DetentionTrackr, has officially launched, introducing AI-driven analytics to global Port State Control (PSC) detention data. The platform aggregates detention records from multiple PSC regimes worldwide and converts them…
Industry Welcomes Regulatory Reform PushThe Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has publicly praised the White House Maritime Action Plan, calling it a significant step toward strengthening the U.S. maritime sector. The plan focuses on regulatory reform, workforce development, and improving…
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and American Waterways Operators (AWO) have renewed their long-standing safety alignment agreement to strengthen operational standards across the U.S. inland waterways supply chain.The agreement reinforces coordinated safety protocols for the transportation of…
Canadian Arctic & Norwegian Sea Declared New ECAsFrom 1 March 2026, amendments to MARPOL Annex VI will officially designate the Canadian Arctic and the Norwegian Sea as new Emission Control Areas (ECAs).According to Bureau Veritas (BV), these changes introduce stricter controls on:NOx (Nitrogen…
Strategic Expansion at a Critical Trade GatewayDP World and APM Terminals have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand and enhance operations at Jeddah Islamic Port. The collaboration aims to strengthen the Red Sea’s position as a major global transshipment hub by increasing capacity…
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has verified the performance assessment methodology of the AirWing™ Jet Sail system following extensive operational trials onboard the vessel MV Vectis Progress. The certification confirms that the wind-assisted propulsion technology delivers measurable fuel savings and CO₂…
Global container shipping leader CMA CGM has placed a landmark order with Cochin Shipyard Limited for six LNG-powered containerships, each with a capacity of approximately 1,700 TEU. This marks CMA CGM’s first major shipbuilding contract in India and reflects growing confidence in India’s…
The Seatrade Maritime Club will host a high-level closed-door roundtable during CMA Shipping 2026, bringing together senior executives, regulators, and maritime technology leaders to address the most pressing challenges facing the global shipping industry. The discussion will focus on geopolitical…
Global maritime regulators, training institutions, and industry stakeholders convened at a regional forum to discuss updates to the International Maritime Organization’s Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention. The discussions focused on aligning seafarer training…
MacGregor has been selected to provide advanced cargo access and deck machinery systems for BC Ferries’ upcoming fleet of hybrid vessels. This contract forms part of BC Ferries’ broader fleet modernization program aimed at improving operational efficiency, reducing emissions, and supporting…