Latest maritime news from around the world
Floating offshore wind developer Hexicon has moved to fully acquire the Mareld offshore wind project in Sweden, strengthening its position in the growing renewable energy sector. The development highlights continued momentum in offshore wind investments as Europe pushes to expand clean energy…
The maritime sector is steadily moving toward autonomous and remotely operated vessels, but the biggest challenge is no longer the technology itself — it is integration. As shipping companies explore smarter operations with smaller crews, industry players are now focusing on how different…
The International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee has started its 111th session in London, with global shipping safety, maritime security, and future vessel regulations high on the agenda.The meeting comes at a time when the industry is balancing rapid technological change with…
China is rapidly expanding its green fuel production capacity, reinforcing its position as one of the key players in the global race toward low-carbon shipping fuels. The latest figures from the country’s National Energy Administration (NEA) show growing momentum in hydrogen, green methanol, and…
India is taking another step toward strengthening its maritime infrastructure, with the government approving a major ship repair complex at Vadinar in Gujarat. The project aims to reduce dependence on overseas yards while building domestic capability for handling larger commercial vessels.The new…
A container ship operated by CMA CGM Group was hit while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, leaving several crew members injured and underscoring the growing danger facing commercial shipping in the Gulf region. At the same time, another CMA CGM vessel successfully exited the Gulf, highlighting how…
Romania’s struggling Mangalia shipyard could be heading toward a major industrial comeback as Germany’s Rheinmetall and shipping giant MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company explore a joint takeover deal.The proposed move is more than a simple yard acquisition. It reflects growing European interest in…
The International Maritime Organization’s push toward a global shipping decarbonisation framework remains alive after a tense week of negotiations in London. While the industry avoided a major policy rollback, deep divisions among member states show that agreement on implementation is still far…
Canada has put its first Arctic-ready Coast Guard patrol vessel into the water—marking a key step in modernizing its northern capabilities.For maritime professionals, it’s a signal of growing investment in ice-capable ships and year-round Arctic operations.
As ships and ports become more connected, cyber risk is no longer an IT issue—it’s an operational one.ABS is responding by strengthening its digital and risk advisory capabilities through a targeted acquisition.
A major step toward zero-carbon shipping has just moved from theory to practice.The world’s first commercial ammonia bunkering operation has been completed—bringing alternative fuels closer to real-world deployment at scale.
The US is doubling down on port infrastructure with a fresh $774 million investment aimed at modernizing terminals and easing supply chain pressure.For maritime stakeholders, this is less about headlines—and more about long-term shifts in cargo flow, port efficiency, and trade competitiveness.