News and Knowledge

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...

04/04/2025

Belfast Harbour Sets Out £300m Five-Year Strategy

More than £300m has been pledged to transform Belfast Harbour, establishing it as an offshore wind hub amongst other developments over the next five years.

03/04/2025

Lauritzen Bulkers Acquires Breakbulk Expert

Danish shipping company Lauritzen Bulkers has announced its acquisition of breakbulk expert Alexander & Blake. The latter, a Canadian-owned and operated company will operate under...

02/04/2025

IMO Nations Divided Over Shipping Emissions Levy as Key Decisions Loom

Efforts to finalise a global levy on shipping's greenhouse gas emissions encountered significant hurdles at the recent IMO GHG meeting, though promising agreements emerged.

01/04/2025

Abu Dhabi Joint Venture Secures €500 Million Contract to Support UAE Navy Fleet

MAESTRA - the Abu Dhabi-based joint venture between Italian shipbuilding giant Fincantieri and UAE’s defence technology leader, the EDGE Group - has been awarded a significant...