Latest maritime news from around the world
As cruise passengers increasingly expect uninterrupted internet access at sea, connectivity is becoming as important as onboard amenities. TUI Cruises’ newest vessel, Mein Schiff Flow, is entering service with a digital infrastructure designed to keep guests, crew, and ship operations connected…
A major consolidation move in maritime software is bringing inspection intelligence and fleet management closer together. UniSea’s acquisition of Kaiko Systems signals growing demand for integrated digital platforms that help shipowners manage compliance, inspections, maintenance, and operational…
The deaths of Indian seafarers aboard a tanker operating near Oman have triggered grief across maritime communities and renewed calls for stronger protections for civilian crews working in high-risk regions. As tensions continue to disrupt shipping in the Gulf, the incident has also intensified…
The impact of the ongoing Iran conflict is being felt far beyond the Middle East. Container shipping markets are experiencing a sharp rise in freight rates as carriers grapple with higher operating costs, disrupted trade flows, and mounting congestion at key Asian transshipment hubs. With the…
As the maritime industry moves toward stricter greenhouse gas regulations, leading classification society ABS is calling for a more practical and flexible approach to compliance. In a newly released position paper, ABS argues that achieving shipping’s decarbonization targets will require multiple…
The global tanker market is witnessing a historic surge in newbuilding activity, with shipowners ordering more Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) than at any point in recorded history. While strong freight earnings and aging fleets are driving investment, many industry veterans are also warning that…
Accidents Containers Crash onto Bunker Vessel During Cargo Operations in Antwerp Incident Highlights Risks of Simultaneous Cargo Handling and Bunkering Activities A routine cargo operation
The U.S. LNG sector has reached a significant milestone with Delfin Midstream and its investors giving the green light to the country’s first floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) export project. The development not only introduces a new model for American LNG exports but also positions the project…
As shipping companies search for practical ways to reduce emissions without immediately replacing existing vessels, onboard carbon capture is emerging as a serious contender. A recent validation by DNV has provided a significant boost to the technology, confirming the effectiveness of a new…
For years, technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous systems, and alternative energy solutions were viewed as the future of shipping. According to a new report from ABS, that future is now arriving on board ships, in engine rooms, and across offshore operations.Released…
The United States has taken another step toward strengthening its Arctic capabilities, with Davie Defense beginning a major modernization program at shipyard facilities in Texas. The project is expected to transform the state’s shipbuilding landscape while supporting the construction of the U.S…
Operations Resume Despite Ongoing Repairs at Damaged Processing Facilities