30 May 2024

Stricter Monitoring by China’s Maritime Safety Administration

China’s Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) has tightened its monitoring of vessels, according to a recent update from class society DNV.

Stricter Monitoring by China’s Maritime Safety Administration
30 May 2024

CMA CGM Hit with $1.975m Fine in the United States

The Federal Maritime Commission has reached compromise agreements with three companies: CMA CGM and two ocean transportation intermediaries.

CMA CGM Hit with $1.975m Fine in the United States
30 May 2024

UK's Ellerman City Liners Announces China-Morocco-UK Service

Ellerman City Liners, a UK-based shipping company, has introduced a new container service linking China with the United Kingdom and Europe.

UK's Ellerman City Liners Announces China-Morocco-UK Service
29 May 2024

Hafnia & Símbolo Add More Partners to AI Joint Venture

Hafnia and Símbolo have expanded their foundational AI joint venture named Complexio (formerly Quintessential AI) by adding four more partners.

Hafnia & Símbolo Add More Partners to AI Joint Venture
29 May 2024

MSC Edges Closer to Takeover of Norway's Gram Car Carriers

Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is nearing the acquisition of Norway’s Gram Car Carriers (GCC), with major shareholders agreeing to the deal.

MSC Edges Closer to Takeover of Norway's Gram Car Carriers
29 May 2024

Russian Cargo Vessel Hits Don River Railway Bridge

Reports say that on May 26th a Russian cargo ship, the Zelenga, collided with a railway bridge while navigating the Don River in Rostov-on-Don.

Russian Cargo Vessel Hits Don River Railway Bridge
28 May 2024

X-Press Feeders Signs with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding

X-Press Feeders has signed a letter of intent for four conventionally fueled 10,000 TEU ships with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS),

X-Press Feeders Signs with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding
28 May 2024

China's CHN Energy Buys 11 Bulk Carriers, Enters Sector

State-backed CHN Energy, China's largest coal mining and utility firm, acquires 11 bulkers from Citic Financial Leasing, marking its sector debut

China's CHN Energy Buys 11 Bulk Carriers, Enters Sector
28 May 2024

NYK Begins Long-Term Biofuel Test on Crude Oil Tanker

Japan-based NYK Line has begun its first long-term biofuel test on a large crude oil tanker, marking their first extended biofuel trial on a vessel

NYK Begins Long-Term Biofuel Test on Crude Oil Tanker
28 May 2024

Mundra Port Welcomes Largest Ever Container Ship, MSC Anna

According to local media reports, Mundra Port welcomed the largest container ship ever to dock there, the MSC Anna, on Sunday, May 26th.

Mundra Port Welcomes Largest Ever Container Ship, MSC Anna
24 May 2024

MSC Resumes Far East – Baltimore Empire Service

Following the incident at the Francis Scott Key Bridge MSC announces the reinstatement of its Far East–Baltimore service under the Empire Service

MSC Resumes Far East – Baltimore Empire Service
24 May 2024

Search for Missing De Gallant Crew Members Ends

Blue Schooner received official confirmation of the end of the search for the missing crew of the sailing boat De Gallant which sank on Tuesday.

Search for Missing De Gallant Crew Members Ends
24 May 2024

Cardiff University Launches Seafarer Wellness Survey

Cardiff University in Wales, the United Kingdom, is conducting a crucial study on the health and healthcare access of seafarers.

Cardiff University Launches Seafarer Wellness Survey
23 May 2024

UK & Ireland to be Linked by Green Shipping Corridors

NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group have unveiled plans to establish the first green shipping corridors between Ireland and the UK.

UK & Ireland to be Linked by Green Shipping Corridors
23 May 2024

Cargo Sailing Ship Sinks Off Bahamas, Two Crew Missing

A prominent vessel of the Blue Schooner Company, an early advocate for sail-powered cargo shipping, has capsized and sunk south of the Bahamas.

Cargo Sailing Ship Sinks Off Bahamas, Two Crew Missing