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Strategic Marine is pleased to announce the successful Technical Acceptance for a pair of two 40m 550-Passenger Aluminium Catamaran Ferries being for the Government of Bermuda. This important milestone marks the vessel’s readiness to progress toward final delivery and deployment in Bermudan’s waters. Designed by One2Three Naval Architects, the ferry incorporates modern features to enhance …

LP has published a new technical bulletin, “Comprehensive Guide to Cargo Tank Coatings for Chemical and Product Tankers”, offering a vital resource for tanker operators, charterers, and maritime safety professionals. Developed in collaboration with RR&CO Specialist Chemical Tanker Lawyers, this authoritative guide combines legal insight with operational expertise to address the complexities of cargo tank …

Uncertainty is still prevalent among the shipping industry, when it comes to the enforcement of the USTR directive aimed at restricting Chinese-built ships from calling on US ports. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “in April, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published their much-anticipated action plan to address …

Capesize The Capesize market closed the week on a distinctly firmer footing, with gains building across both basins. The BCI 5TC advanced steadily, rising from just over $26,000 at the start of the week to $28,504 by close of play. The Pacific regained strength after a soft start, supported by consistent miner activity and a …

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) will meet for its 2nd extraordinary session at IMO headquarters in London to discuss the adoption of the IMO Net-Zero Framework. The IMO Net-Zero Framework refers to a new set of draft international regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships, in line with IMO’s 2023 GHG …

Globus Maritime Limited, a dry bulk shipping company, reported its unaudited consolidated financial results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2025. Revenue $9.5 million in Q2 2025 $18.2 million in H1 2025 Adjusted EBITDA $3.2 million in Q2 2025 $5.2 million in H1 2025 Time Charter Equivalent $11,444 per day in …

“I’m gonna probably hit ya…sound your general alarm!” These were the harrowing words of the pilot guiding an LPG carrier to the captain of the tug and tow it was approaching in a restricted channel. Fortunately, the ensuing collision with a barge resulted in no reported injuries. It did, however, result in an oil spill …

NYK jointly conducted a demonstration project, “Project LOTUS,” with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), a Singapore-based non-profit organization promoting decarbonization in the maritime industry. The project, which focused on the long-term use and storage of biofuel (B24), has recently been completed. In the project, biofuel was continuously used for six months on a …

The Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO) today warmly welcomes the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal. This announcement of increased transatlantic cooperation is aimed at accelerating the development of regulatory, safety, …

Ship owners have been keeping even obsolete ships from scrapping so far this year, as the cashflows they produce are significant. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “ship demolition activity over the past five years reveals a cyclical but narrowing trend, with 2025 standing out for its low absolute numbers, despite covering …