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Scana company to install shore power system for cruise ships in World Heritage fjord
May 13 ------ PSW Power & Automation, owned by offshore energy technology and services provider Scana, has secured a contract to install...
May 13, 2025


Ocean economy sustains more than 100 million jobs
May 12 ------ Over 100 million full-time equivalent jobs are sustained by the global ocean economy, with marine and coastal tourism and...
May 12, 2025


Benchmarking on Decarbonization Finds Progress and Areas for Improvement
May 12 ------ The Getting to Zero Coalition, a non-profit focusing on decarbonization of the maritime industry, released its first...
May 12, 2025


Aging Vessels, Manning, and Training Issues Affect Seafarers' Happiness
May 11 ------ While crew satisfaction has stabilized, the latest edition of the Seafarer Happiness Index highlights the strains from...
May 11, 2025


Onboard carbon capture technology could keep ships ahead of IMO targets, report shows
May 11 ------ Incorporating carbon dioxide (CO2) captured from heavy fuel oil (HVO) combustion onboard ships into concrete production...
May 11, 2025


DP World and Asian Terminals’ $100M investment expands Manila South Harbor’s capacity
May 10 ------ UAE-based logistics group DP World and Philippine port operator, developer, and investor Asian Terminals have invested...
May 10, 2025


Shipping companies encouraged to register ships in Europe after EC approves Italian scheme
May 10 ------ The European Commission has approved the reintroduction of Italy’s “International Registry” scheme, which aims to encourage...
May 10, 2025


Industry calls on EU to bolster clean shipping standards
May 9 ------ An alliance of non-profits and industry coalitions, collectively representing 82 clean maritime and green hydrogen industry...
May 9, 2025


Berge Bulk Begins Pilot for Onboard Carbon Capture System on Bulker
May 9 ------ Berge Bulk has become the latest ship owner to begin to test an onboard carbon capture system. Interest continues to grow in...
May 9, 2025


Amidst Seafarer Shortage, Multi-orbit Connectivity is Key for Recruiting
May 9 ------ Labor shortages remain rampant across many segments of the maritime industry. In the shipping sector, merchant fleet owners...
May 9, 2025


Hong Kong debuts B30 marine biofuel in joint effort by CPN and OOCL
May 9 ------ Hong Kong-headquartered bunker service provider Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical (CPN) and compatriot shipping player...
May 9, 2025


IMO midterm measures could add $100B per year to fleet bunker costs
May 8 ------ The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) recently agreed Net-Zero Framework is projected to add an 82% premium on top...
May 8, 2025


Houthis' Fight With Israel Could Mean Continued Risks for Shipping
May 8 ------ Yemen's Houthi rebels have begun to clarify their version of the Red Sea truce agreement announced by the White House, and...
May 8, 2025


U.S. Tariffs Create Uncertainty for Ship Leasing and Finance
May 8 ------ As the U.S. considers a new wave of tariffs targeting Chinese-linked goods and services, Leigh Hansson, Global Regulatory...
May 8, 2025


Port of Barcelona taps PowerCon for first OPS system for cruise vessels
May 8 ------ The Port of Barcelona has selected Danish equipment provider PowerCon to build its first onshore power supply (OPS) system...
May 8, 2025


Panama Canal debuts electronic ship registry system
May 7 ------ Seeking to “modernize” its operations further, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has rolled out the first phase of its...
May 7, 2025


UAE and Egypt to develop East Port Said Industrial Zone
May 7 ------ UAE-based port operator AD Ports Group and the General Authority for Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) have signed a 50-year...
May 7, 2025


Better Safeguarding Measures are Needed to Support Cadets at Sea
May 7 ------ Cadets are increasingly struggling to complete their cadetships due to a shortage of available placements onboard. In some...
May 7, 2025


Mexico Agrees to Phased-in Rollout of Lowered Cruise Passenger Head Tax
May 7 ------ After pressure from the cruise industry and concerns raised by local government in the states where cruises contribute to...
May 7, 2025


As Philippine Trade Grows, DP World Expands Manila Terminal
May 6 ------ DP World and the Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) have announced the completion of the Manila South Harbor (MSH) expansion....
May 6, 2025
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