18+ hour, 36+ min ago  (183+ words) The Norwegian Maritime Authority has introduced updates to its reporting procedures for the loss of freight containers at sea, revising form KS 0197 and its associated guidance to align with new international and national regulatory requirements. According to a statement released…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (332+ words) A new 3, 370 TEU feeder vessel concept developed by Seaspan Corporation, Technolog, and Lloyd's Register is designed to operate on LNG from the outset while allowing conversion to ammonia propulsion within just four weeks in dry dock. The design has received…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (380+ words) Above image is being used for illustration purposes only / Image credit: Shutterstock The Baltic Exchange has issued its report for the week 20-24 April to provide information of the bulk market performance. The market began the week with strong upward momentum,…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago  (257+ words) IBIA has outlined its position on supporting global maritime regulation and the need for consistent guidelines to ensure effective implementation of decarbonisation measures. As explained, IBIA emphasises the need for robust guidelines to ensure uniform global implementation, noting that the…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (213+ words) An incident 83. 0 nm southeast of Eyl, Somalia was reported in 23 April where a cargo vessel was approached by 2 small fishing vessels with armed persons onboard According to Diaplous Group, one vessel approached within 600m, warning shots were fired, and the suspicious…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1006+ words) During his presentation at the 2026 SAFETY4 SEA Limassol Forum, Angelo Lazaridis, Chief Commercial Officer at Diaplous Group, used a hypothetical scenario set in the Middle East Conflict Zone, to illustrate the critical challenges seafarers face during medical evacuations. In hybrid war…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (291+ words) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA Singapore) and Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U) to further strengthen cooperation in maritime talent development and knowledge exchange. Building on a partnership that began in 2020, the…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (459+ words) Singapore is stepping up efforts to strengthen its maritime talent pipeline by launching new initiatives to build capabilities in line with industry developments while expanding access to maritime career pathways. During Singapore Maritime Week 2026 (SMW 2026), held from 20 to 24 April, a…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (292+ words) NYK Group has announced the appointment of its first female captain of an LNG carrier." According to the IMO'WISTA Women in Maritime 2024 Survey, female representation in the maritime workforce remains disproportionately low. However, despite ongoing challenges, women in shipping continue…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (363+ words) As pressure mounts to decarbonize Europe's transport sector, shipping emissions particularly in ports, are emerging as a critical challenge requiring stronger regulatory action, T&E highlights." The maritime sector accounts for 3% of the EU's total CO2 emissions, amounting to 145. 2 million tonnes…...