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18/08/2025

Clarksons Mid-Year Shipping Review Reveals Mixed Results Across Maritime Sectors

Clarksons Research has published its mid-year review of global shipping markets, painting a complex picture of moderate softening, segment-specific divergences, and persistent...

15/08/2025

IMO Agrees Major Revision of Safety Code for Nuclear-Powered Ships

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has agreed to overhaul its regulations for nuclear-powered ships, following a decision at the 110th session of its Maritime Safety...

14/08/2025

HD Hyundai to Build Container Ships in US

Ship building giant HD Hyundai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tampa Ship (part of the Edison Chouest Offshore group) that will see the company building...

13/08/2025

UK Government to Introduce High Seas Treaty Legislation

The UK government has announced its intention to introduce a bill by the end of the year to enable ratification of the BBNJ Agreement (colloquially known as the High Seas Treaty)....

12/08/2025

LNG Canada Produces First Liquefied Natural Gas for Export

The Shell-led LNG Canada project has reached a major milestone, having produced its first liquefied natural gas for export. The project is expected to load this first cargo...

11/08/2025

ABS and HD Hyundai Samho Join Forces to Develop AI-Based Smart Shipyard

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Samho have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue technical collaboration on an artificial...

08/08/2025

Wolf Rock Boat Company Unveils Innovative RIB Series for Security and Offshore Use

The Wolf Rock Boat Company, based in Churchstow in the UK, has recently introduced a new series of rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) designed to meet a broad spectrum of operational...

07/08/2025

Local Diver Discovers 140-Year-Old Wreck of Steamship Nantes off Plymouth

A local diver has confirmed the discovery of the wreck of the steamship Nantes, a vessel that sank off the coast of England nearly 140 years ago following a tragic collision.

30/07/2025

From Flake to Failure: The Cost of Ignoring Modern Marine Coatings Challenges

Maintaining a vessel’s protective coatings is essential for its longevity and operational efficiency. Despite representing up to just 2% of a ship’s newbuild cost, hull coatings...