3 Jan 2024

IMarEST Appoints New Chief Executive

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) has officially announced Chris Goldsworthy as new chief executive officer.

IMarEST Appoints New Chief Executive
2 Jan 2024

Guangzhou Wenchong to Construct Methanol-Powered Vessels

Maersk has selected a shipyard in the southern region of China to construct its upcoming series of vessels powered by methanol.

Guangzhou Wenchong to Construct Methanol-Powered Vessels
2 Jan 2024

Italian Liner Company Moves Forward with Liquidation Filing

Kalypso Compagnia di Navigazione, a liner company based in Genoa, has officially initiated the liquidation process.

Italian Liner Company Moves Forward with Liquidation Filing
2 Jan 2024

13-Year Jail Sentence for Former Chinese Shipbuilding Head

Hu Wenming, former chairman of state-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Co (CSIC), has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and fined $700,000.

13-Year Jail Sentence for Former Chinese Shipbuilding Head
31 Dec 2023

Wheat Futures Rose After Mine Incident in Ukraine

Wheat futures rose due to incident in Black Sea where a vessel preparing to load grain from Ukraine struck a mine, increasing fears of turbulence

Wheat Futures Rose After Mine Incident in Ukraine
22 Dec 2023

New Horizons: Beks Maneuvers Its Only Newcastlemax Vessel

According to Brokers, the Bekmezci family sold their first and only large cargo ship, a newcastlemax, after having it for a year.

New Horizons: Beks Maneuvers Its Only Newcastlemax Vessel
22 Dec 2023

Harim Group Chosen to Acquire HMM

The Harim Group has been chosen by state-owned creditors to acquire a controlling interest in HMM, South Korea's premier shipping company.

Harim Group Chosen to Acquire HMM
18 Dec 2023

IMO Secretary-General Role Given to Arsenio Dominguez Velasco

The appointment of Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco as the secretary-general commencing on January 1, 2024, was officially certified by the IMO.

IMO Secretary-General Role Given to Arsenio Dominguez Velasco
18 Dec 2023

Port NOLA Renews MoU Agreement with CORBA

On Monday, the Central Ohio River Business Association (CORBA) announced the latest development in its partnership with the Port of New Orleans.

Port NOLA Renews MoU Agreement with CORBA
15 Dec 2023

MOL Inaugurates Seafarer Manning Company In Indonesia

Partnership is scheduled to commence operations in April 2024, focusing primarily on supplying seafarers for the MOL Group’s LNG carrier fleet.

MOL Inaugurates Seafarer Manning Company In Indonesia
15 Dec 2023

FPSO Atlanta: Yinson's Fleet Addition Poised for 2024 Launch

In a grand event at Dubai Drydocks World on December 13, 2023, Yinson Production warmly welcomed the latest jewel in its crown, the FPSO Atlanta.

FPSO Atlanta: Yinson's Fleet Addition Poised for 2024 Launch
15 Dec 2023

IMO Commemorative Farewell for Secretary-General Kitack Lim

Resolution entitled "Appreciation of the Services of Mr Kitack Lim" recognizes Mr. Lim's leadership and achievements during his tenure at the IMO

IMO Commemorative Farewell for Secretary-General Kitack Lim
15 Dec 2023

Ocean Carriers Re-enter Charter Market Due to Increased Demand

Anticipation of better-than-expected demand across trade routes leads ocean carriers to re-enter charter market in search of available tonnage.

Ocean Carriers Re-enter Charter Market Due to Increased Demand
13 Dec 2023

Havfram Achieves a Deal for German Offshore Wind

Havfram Wind seals contract for work on wind turbine transport and installation on RWE’s 1.6GW offshore wind farm found in the German North Sea.

Havfram Achieves a Deal for German Offshore Wind
13 Dec 2023

Largest Global Car Carrier Gets Green Light in Principle

Deltamarin has recently obtained Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV for their groundbreaking design of an 11,000 CEU pure car and truck carrier

Largest Global Car Carrier Gets Green Light in Principle