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21 Apr 2025

US Waters Down China Ship Fee Plans, COSCO Remains Indignant

On April 17, the Trump administration shielded domestic exporters and vessel owners…

21 Apr 2025

US Plans New Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales
17 Apr 2025

Maritime’s Search for the Holy Grail of Alternative Energy
17 Apr 2025

Saronic buys Gulf Craft Shipyard to Fast-Track Autonomous Shipbuilding
$Marauder is a 150-foot MUSV purpose-built to support a wide range of missions for the U.S., its allies, and commercial customers. With a payload capacity of 40 metric tons, the autonomous ship is designed to travel up to 3,500 nautical miles or loiter for 30+ days, depending on mission requirements. Marauder will provide a comprehensive capability at a fraction of the cost of legacy manned solutions. Image courtesy Saronic$
16 Apr 2025

Crowley Builds the Future Maritime & Logistics Workforce

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Shipbuilding

21 Apr 2025

China Tariffs Concern Ship Recycling Markets

Even though dry markets were up for the week by 1.6%, overall, they have declined a massive 24% this month (according to Baltic Exchange Dry Index), reports cash buyer GMS.This comes as oil climbed over 3% to end the week at nearly USD 64.50/barrel…

Offshore

21 Apr 2025

US Launches Preps for Expanded Offshore Drilling

The U.S. Interior Department on Friday said it would begin taking public input for a new five-year offshore oil and gas leasing program that could include new zones in the Arctic and elsewhere to maximize energy development.President Donald…

Coastal/Inland

17 Apr 2025

Rhine River: Rising Levels Allow For Increased Shipping Capacity

Rain in past few days has raised Rhine river water levels in Germany, with vessels able to carry more cargo although most are still sailing around half full, commodity traders said on Thursday."Large volumes of rain have fallen in the Rhine…

Government

21 Apr 2025

Timeline of Tall Ship Collision Released

An Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation interim report outlines the sequence of events leading up to the collision of a container ship with the berthed tall ship STS Leeuwin II in Fremantle last August.The 333m, Singapore…

Equipment

17 Apr 2025

MEYER WERFT Contracts ALMACO for NYK Cruises Newbuild Project

In September 2022, ALMACO signed an agreement with MEYER WERFT to provide the newbuild S721 of Japanese NYK Cruises with ALMACO’s Provision Cooling Plant. The scope of work includes the supply and commissioning of chiller units and air coolers.

Training

16 Apr 2025

Maritime Charities Launch Neurodivergent Seafarers Support Program

As part of ongoing efforts to foster greater equity, diversity and inclusion within the maritime space, NeurodiversAtSea, the Seafarers Hospital Society and The Seafarers’ Charity have launched an industry-first project to provide tailored support…

Law & Regulations

16 Apr 2025

Outcomes of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83)

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met for its 83rd session in person at IMO Headquarters in London from April 7-11, 2025. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Harry Conway (Liberia), with Mr. Hanqiang Tan (Singapore) as Vice-Chair.Highlights…

US Waters Down China Ship Fee Plans, COSCO Remains Indignant

US Plans New Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales

Maritime’s Search for the Holy Grail of Alternative Energy

Saronic buys Gulf Craft Shipyard to Fast-Track Autonomous Shipbuilding

Crowley Builds the Future Maritime & Logistics Workforce

Caribe Tankers to Trial Inmarsat NexusWave Connectivity Service

Saltchuk Chairman Tabbutt Prioritizes Workforce Development

Moored Dredger Sinks off Singapore, No Casualties Reported

Stakeholders Respond to MEPC 83 Outcome

Latest Maritime News

Tech, Digitalization Reshape Traditional Maritime Jobs

Shell to Complete Marine Survey at Venezuela Gas Field Ahead of License Cancellation

LPG Market Faces Shifts Amidst Trade War

Philippines, US: Annual Joint Combat Drills Begin in "Full Battle Test"

NUWC Division Newport: $2 Billion Impact on Economy in 2024

MarLEN Project Launches for Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport

Chevron Shipping, Austin High School Team to Inspire New Generation

Imabari Maritime Fair “Bari-Ship 2025”

Strategic Marine Delivers Another Fast Crew Boat to Truth Marine Services

NYK, Partners Name First of 12 New LNG Tankers for QatarEnergy

NYK Conducts Joint Counterterrorism Drill with Hong Kong Police

Shipbuilding

China Tariffs Concern Ship Recycling Markets

Noatum Maritime, ASRY Mark Commencement of JV with Tugboat Delivery

Arc Expands Into the Commercial Sector With Electric Tugboat Retrofit

Op/Ed: Public Opinion on Nuclear Power has Deep Roots

Offshore

US Launches Preps for Expanded Offshore Drilling

Russian Arctic Oil Exports to China Increase With More STS Transfers, Avoiding US Sanctions

Asian Spot LNG Prices Remain at One-Year Low Amidst Supply Disruptions

Mitigate SCC & HE to Keep Offshore Metal Structures Ship Shape

Coastal/Inland

Rhine River: Rising Levels Allow For Increased Shipping Capacity

Salvage Awards: How to Do the Right Thing and Still Get It Wrong

New Electric Ferries for San Francisco Bay Designed by Incat Crowther

Italian Billionaire Emerges as Lead Investor for Group Seeking to Buy CK Hutchison Ports

Government

Timeline of Tall Ship Collision Released

Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Moved to "Safer" Anchorpoint

Global Shippers Await Word on US Port Fees for China-Linked Vessels

Fugro, Damen Support the Royal Netherlands Navy With Surveillance Vessel and Crew

Equipment

MEYER WERFT Contracts ALMACO for NYK Cruises Newbuild Project

Explainable AI for Autonomous Ship Navigation Aims to Increase Trust

Carboline Appoints New Vice President of Global Research

AD Ports Group: First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering at Khalifa Port

Training

Maritime Charities Launch Neurodivergent Seafarers Support Program

Opinion: MarinFloc Co-Founder Calls for Essential Maritime Waste-Management Training

Modernizing Mariner Credentialing: A Maritime Workforce Imperative

Sea Change in Cybersecurity: USCG's New Maritime Reg Set to Transform Digital Safety at Sea

Law & Regulations

Outcomes of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83)

Greece Submits Plans on Maritime Use After Violating EU Regulations

NTSB Calls for Better Preparedness of Land-Based Firefighters

Bayesian Inquest Will Take Many Months

Digitalization in Maritime: A Series of Small Steps Equal One Giant Leap

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Xenos Marine Takes Aim at the Gulf Salvage, Decommissioning Markets

AI to the Rescue: Zelim’s ZOE to be Installed on Cruise Ship

Saltchuk Doubles Down on Workforce Development Investments

Crowley Builds the Future Maritime & Logistics Workforce