On October 21st, the Guoneng Changjiang 01, Chinas first 10,000-ton methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier powered by an integrated electric propulsion system, was officially named and delivered in Hubei. This marks a major step forward in the dev

Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC), the Ohio, USA-based protective tank coatings manufacturer, is expanding its business in Asia in response to a surge in demand for its world-leading products. As the company ramps up to quadruple its manufact

On September 30, 2024,Zhejiang Maritime Safety Administration(Zhejiang MSA) issued the Notice on Initiating the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Maritime Law Enforcement (hereinafter referred to as the Notice), deciding to use unmanned a

Amasus, one of Europes leading players in the shortsea, bulk, general cargo, offshore and heavy lift segments, has signed a fresh eSAIL (suction sail) contract with Spains bound4blue. Under the new agreement, a 22-meter unit will be retrofi

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have formalised their collaboration through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the energy transition of global m

October 21th, Dalian Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, delivered the MSC Maria Cristina, the first in a series of eight 16,000 TEU dual-fuel container ships for MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. This 366m

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, a major Chinese shipbuilder, is currently embroiled in a $835 million arbitration case in London, concerning the cancellation of 10 vessel orders valued at approximately $900 million. The arbitration involves Yangz

Procureship, provider of the worlds leading digital e-procurement platform, has signed a deal with Norwegian shipowner and operator BW LNG to bring its platform to support the groups procurement capabilities for its fleet of LNG carriers. T

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation(GCMD) and Hanwha Ocean today announced a five-year strategic partnership to advance maritimedecarbonisation in the areas of alternative low-/zero carbon fuels, energy efficiency technologies, a

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a globally recognized classification society, is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based maritime engineerin

On October 18, 2024, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding and Seaspan Corporation signed a major contract for six 13,600 TEU container ships. This marks Hudong-Zhonghuas third large order this year, bringing the total to 15 vessels. Whats truly gro

Huanghai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has reached an incredible milestoneits 80th anniversary! Founded in 1944, this shipyard has grown from a small repair station into a major global player in shipbuilding. With cutting-edge technology, a vast p

On October 20, COSCO Shipping Group announced that four of its listed subsidiaries are initiating significant share buyback and shareholding increase plans. This strategic move underscores the Groups confidence in the future growth prospect

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

The 2023 Global Bunker Rankings are out, showcasing the leading bunker suppliers and ports worldwide. Heres a quick look at the top performers: Top 10 Bunker Suppliers (mn t): 1️⃣ Bunker Holding 25.00 2️⃣ Sinopec Bunker 24.93 3️⃣