22 Nov 2024

Australia Bans Cargo Ship for 180 Days Over Violations

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has issued a 180-day ban on the general cargo vessel Marsgracht from accessing any Australian ports.

Australia Bans Cargo Ship for 180 Days Over Violations
20 Nov 2024

Panama Canal Fee Changes Prompt CMA CGM to Introduce Surcharge

To support investment and improve transit predictability, Panama Canal Authority to roll out new prepaid LoTSA for Neopanamax vessels in 2025.

Panama Canal Fee Changes Prompt CMA CGM to Introduce Surcharge
20 Nov 2024

Monte Nero Maritime Linked to New Tanker Orders in China

Greek shipowner Monte Nero Maritime is reportedly behind a recent order for up to four MR2 product tankers at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industries.

Monte Nero Maritime Linked to New Tanker Orders in China
19 Nov 2024

Former Oil Tycoon OK Lim Sentenced to 17.5 Years for Fraud

Lim Oon Kuin, founder of now-defunct Singapore oil trading firm Hin Leong, was handed a 17-and-a-half-year prison sentence on Monday for fraud.

Former Oil Tycoon OK Lim Sentenced to 17.5 Years for Fraud
19 Nov 2024

CMA CGM Adds New LNG-Powered Ship to Its Fleet

CMA CGM has welcomed the latest LNG-powered vessel to its fleet, the CMA CGM Fort Diamant, which was delivered on November 18th.

CMA CGM Adds New LNG-Powered Ship to Its Fleet
18 Nov 2024

The Hood Launches New Platform for Maritime Community

The Hood introduces new social platform aimed at connecting the maritime community, including seafarers, their families and industry professionals

The Hood Launches New Platform for Maritime Community
18 Nov 2024

MSC Completes Acquisition of Stake in Hamburg Port

All conditions for the voluntary public takeover offer have been met for Mediterranean Shipping Co’s (MSC) investment in the Hamburg port.

MSC Completes Acquisition of Stake in Hamburg Port
18 Nov 2024

Vessel Reports Missile Splashes in Red Sea Near Yemen

A ship transiting the Red Sea, approximately 25 nautical miles off the coast of Al Mukha encountered missile splashes hitting the water nearby.

Vessel Reports Missile Splashes in Red Sea Near Yemen
14 Nov 2024

Automation Dispute Could Lead to New East Coast Strike

A challenge for the incoming Trump administration may be an impending strike as a trade union remains firm on its stance against automation.

Automation Dispute Could Lead to New East Coast Strike
13 Nov 2024

Evergreen Marine Seeks Proposals for Megamax Methanol Ships

According to Alphaliner, Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine has issued a request for proposals for eleven new 24,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel vessels.

Evergreen Marine Seeks Proposals for Megamax Methanol Ships
13 Nov 2024

COSCO Expands VLCC Fleet with Six Newbuilds at DSIC

COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation is expanding its fleet of VLCCs by adding six newbuilds at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC).

COSCO Expands VLCC Fleet with Six Newbuilds at DSIC
11 Nov 2024

Hapag-Lloyd Sets Rate Hike for South America to North America

Hapag-Lloyd announces General Rate Increase (GRI) for routes from the East Coast of S. America to N. and Central America, as well as Caribbean.

Hapag-Lloyd Sets Rate Hike for South America to North America
11 Nov 2024

Russia's Top Shipyards in Merger Talks Backed by Putin

Two of Russia's leading shipyards are discussing a potential merger, a deal backed by President Vladimir Putin.

Russia's Top Shipyards in Merger Talks Backed by Putin
11 Nov 2024

Asian Shipyards See Record Orders Amid High Newbuild Prices

A report reveals that new vessel deliveries in 2023 hit a seven-year peak, adding 35 million compensated gross tonnes (cgt) to the global fleet.

Asian Shipyards See Record Orders Amid High Newbuild Prices
8 Nov 2024

Panama Moves to Deregister Four Sanctioned LNG Tankers

Panamanian authorities announce they will cancel the registration of four LNG tankers, following US sanctions linked to illicit activities.

Panama Moves to Deregister Four Sanctioned LNG Tankers