How Life Extension and Conversion Redefines “Born Again” in U.S. Ship Repair

We are well into the discussions advising shipbuilders and operators how the U.S. will create a renaissance of the maritime industry. Federal Legislation, Executive Orders, and new foreign partnerships driving the promise

The Great Lakes BWMS Regulation Scrum

There hasn’t been an invasives species introduced to the Great Lakes from ballast water since 2006. So, what’s the problem now?As far as Transport Canada is concerned: “Scientific sampling to date consistently

Fortescue’s Ammonia-Fueled Green Pioneer Arrives in Belém Ahead of COP30

Fortescue’s Green Pioneer has arrived in Belém, Brazil, to send a message to COP30 participants, that collaboration between industry and regulators is the key to unlocking zero-emission shipping.The 75-meter vessel has now

Assailants Attack Tanker in Suspected Somali Pirate Strike

Armed assailants attacked a commercial tanker off the coast of Mogadishu on Monday, firing at the vessel after attempting to board the ship in the first suspected Somali piracy incident of its

Global Partnership Launches International Maritime Future Technologies Innovation Center

Lloyd’s Register (LR), in collaboration with COSCO Shipping Group, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Southampton, has established the International Maritime Future Technologies Innovation Center.The new virtual center aims…

WMU Graduation Ceremony 2025

On November 1, the latest cohort of the maritime and oceans leaders graduated from the World Maritime University (WMU). The Class of 2025 has received the education required to contribute to maritime

Pakistan Eyes 2026 Launch for First Chinese Submarine

The Pakistan Navy expects its first Chinese-designed submarine to enter active service next year, the country's top admiral told Chinese state media, bolstering Beijing's bid to counter regional rival India and project

Ship Recycling Remains Sluggish

The Baltic Exchange’s Dry Index declined in October, and the slowdown is increasingly presenting itself via tonnages of various sizes and types across the Indian sub-continent ship recycling landscape, says cash buyer

Millions of Cigarettes Seized in Multi-Nation Operation

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) led a large-scale joint customs operation, NOXIA II, successfully targeting shipments suspected of containing illicit cigarettes, waste, drug precursors, and pesticides.The operation led to the coordinated…