6 Jun 2024

Gulf Energy Maritime Returns to South Korea for New MR Tankers

Gulf Energy Maritime, who specializes in commercial product and chemical tankers, has placed an order for MR vessels at HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.

Gulf Energy Maritime Returns to South Korea for New MR Tankers
6 Jun 2024

Unseaworthy Bulk Carrier Given 3 Month Australia Ban

AMSA have announced that the bulk carrier Peace has been banned from Australian ports for three months due to being deemed unseaworthy.

Unseaworthy Bulk Carrier Given 3 Month Australia Ban
5 Jun 2024

Main Baltimore Shipping Channel Due to Reopen at Weekend

The main shipping channel into Baltimore port will reopen this weekend, 75 days after a 9,962 TEU containership lost power and hit a bridge.

Main Baltimore Shipping Channel Due to Reopen at Weekend
5 Jun 2024

Chinese Seafarers Reap Largest Global Wage Increase

China has experienced the most significant rise in seafarer wages among the major seafaring nations in international shipping in recent years.

Chinese Seafarers Reap Largest Global Wage Increase
4 Jun 2024

COSCO Adapts Four 16,000 TEU Newbuilds to Run on Methanol

COSCO Shipping Lines has announced a transition for four of its new 16,000 TEU vessels to dual-fuel methanol, moving away from conventional fuel.

COSCO Adapts Four 16,000 TEU Newbuilds to Run on Methanol
4 Jun 2024

SOLAS Amendment: Mandatory Reporting of All Lost Containers

The WSC has expressed approval of the recent amendments to SOLAS adopted by the IMO making it mandatory to report all containers lost at sea.

SOLAS Amendment: Mandatory Reporting of All Lost Containers
4 Jun 2024

TEN Sells Two More Vessels in Bid to Revitalize Fleet

Greek shipping company Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has recently sold two more vessels as part of its ongoing fleet modernization strategy.

TEN Sells Two More Vessels in Bid to Revitalize Fleet
3 Jun 2024

Singapore to Relieve Bottlenecks with Disused Terminals

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announced a temporary reopening of closed container terminals to address the backlog of ships.

Singapore to Relieve Bottlenecks with Disused Terminals
3 Jun 2024

From EEE to FFF: Maersk Debuts Its New Container Ship

Maersk to replace current bunker fuel surcharges, the bunker adjustment factor and the low sulphur surcharge, with new combined fossil fuel fee (FFF)

From EEE to FFF: Maersk Debuts Its New Container Ship
31 May 2024

Syrian Shipowner Sentenced to 18 Months in UK Jail

A UK court has issued an arrest warrant for a Syrian shipowner, sentencing him to 18 months for providing false statements to the court.

Syrian Shipowner Sentenced to 18 Months in UK Jail
31 May 2024

Yang Ming Hints at Entry to the 24,000 TEU Boxship Club

Yang Ming Marine Transport's management has indicated that the company will soon join the ranks of 24,000 TEU container ship owners.

Yang Ming Hints at Entry to the 24,000 TEU Boxship Club
31 May 2024

China's Top Shipping Lines Undergo Major Reshuffle

A significant reshuffling of China's leading shipping brands is in progress, with China Merchants set to divest its container and RoRo businesses

China's Top Shipping Lines Undergo Major Reshuffle
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