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22/04/2025

From HMS Alarm to Offshore Wind: Charting the Future of Metallurgy

From copper-bottomed warships to towering offshore wind turbines, metallurgy has been shaping the maritime world for centuries. Today, as the shipping industry moves towards...

22/04/2025

Chinese Coal Exports Expected to Fall to Three Year Low

China’s transition away from coal continues at pace, with major shipping body BIMCO suggesting that coal shipments to China will fall by approximately 15% year-on-year in the first...

17/04/2025

Steel Corrosion Contributing to Carbon Emissions

New research conducted by coating manufacturer Steelpaint has revealed that as much as 25% of global steel production is being lost to corrosion, needlessly contributing to...

16/04/2025

Why Are There So Many Soya Bean Claims?

In 2023, the global soya bean market (also known as soybeans and soyabeans) was valued at over USD 200.37 billion, and it is projected to grow to USD $259 billion by 2030. The...

16/04/2025

Traditional Bunkers Viewed As Dominant Fuel for Coming Decade

A new survey by maritime news outlet Splash in partnership with Inmarsat has revealed that the majority of respondents (53%) believe that traditional bunker fuels will continue to...

10/04/2025

Lloyd’s Register to Use Gen AI to Advance Nuclear Tech in Maritime

Lloyd’s Register has announced that it will become one of the first maritime organisations to use generative AI to enhance the permitting process for the deployment of nuclear...

09/04/2025

One in Five Shipping Companies Hit by Cyberattacks in Last 12 Months

A new report - The Lifecycle Dilemma: Navigating Cybersecurity Risks Across Designing, Constructing, and Operating a Vessel - has revealed a slew of alarming statistics regarding...

08/04/2025

Triton International to Acquire Global Container International

Container leasing giant Triton has announced its intention to acquire Global Container International (GCI), itself a container leasing company first established in 2018. The deal...

07/04/2025

UK Seafarer Numbers Show Modest Decline in 2024

The number of UK seafarers active at sea fell by 2% in 2024, revealing a broader trend of stability and fluctuation influenced by various factors.

04/04/2025

UK Government Announces £55m Investment in Floating Offshore Wind

The UK Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that it will be awarding a £55m grant to Scotland’s Port of Cromarty Firth to support the growth of...