Shipping

Tsakos Expands Fleet with Purchase of Five Viken Tankers

Tsakos has been linked to acquiring five contemporary tankers through an agreement with Viken Shipping, a Norwegian company.

Norwegian flag

Animal Welfare Alarm Sounded as Cattle Struggle in Red Sea Chaos

A vessel transporting cattle from Australia, initially bound for the Middle East, has reportedly rerouted towards Africa.

Cattle

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Progresses with Fleet Growth

Vehicle transport specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen finalize multi-year transport deal with a South Korean construction equipment manufacturer.

Glass office blocks

Two Missing SEALS Presumed Dead from Raid on Iran Ship

Military officials said that the U.S. Navy SEALs who went missing in the Gulf of Aden amidst a raid on an Iranian ship have still not been found.

US Navy battleship

Shipping Emissions Skyrocket Due to Cape Route Diversions

The recent shift in trade routes between Asia and Europe, triggered by the Houthis is significantly impacting the shipping industry's carbon footprint

The word CO2 spelt out by clouds

RIBCRAFT Expands Lifesaving Resources for Maine Firefighters

The specialized RIB not only expands the department’s response capabilities but also offers a secure platform for conducting rescue missions.

A rescue boat and crew

Since Ever Given Grounding Suez Canal Transits Fall to Lowest

Transits of commercial vessels through the Suez Canal have dropped to their lowest since the Ever Given blocked the waterway nearly 3 years ago.

An Evergreen vessel at night

More Ships Signal No Ties to Israel to Avoid Houthi Attacks

In an effort to avoid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, cargo ships are broadcasting that they are not affiliated with Israel.

The word 'no' stenciled on he ground

InterManager Urges Prevention of Enclosed Space Deaths

InterManager, the international trade association for ship and crew management, highlighted a series of fatal incidents within a week in Dec 2023

A speeding ambulance

Impact of Drought - Panama Canal Toll Revenue Faces Decline

On Wednesday, the administrator of the Panama Canal disclosed a monthly decline of roughly $100 million in toll revenues since October.

A ship transiting the Panama Canal

RCL Expands Fleet with Order for Four Boxships from China

Several brokerage report RCL, a Thai shipping company, has ventured to southern China for the procurement of four 4,400 TEU vessels.

Thai flag

Financial Turmoil Hits Leading Shipbuilder in Vietnam

Vietnam shipbuilder SBIC formerly Vinashin, is poised for bankruptcy as numerous attempts to restructure the company have proven unsuccessful.

Aerial view of a shipyard

Euronav Plans for 120 Low-Carbon Ships Under New CEO Saverys

Alexander Saverys, recently appointed CEO of the tanker giant following a takeover battle, discussed how he views the Euronav fleet evolving.

The ocean

Price of Skipping Panama Canal Queues Drops Significantly

The price for vessels to skip Panama Canal congestion lines has reduced significantly from the multimillion-dollar records of recent months.

A ship transiting the Panama Canal

TFG Marine Supports Fratelli Cosulich’s Methanol Dual-Fuel Tech

The Italian maritime firm Fratelli Cosulich has placed an order for its inaugural methanol dual-fuel chemical bunker tanker.

Close up of clean fuel bubbles

Fleet Modernization: Frontline Phases Out Five Senior VLCCs

John Fredriksen's maritime enterprise, Frontline, has officially announced the sale of its five most senior Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs).

VLCC at sunset

Cameroon Flag on Tankers Banned in UAE Over Safety Concerns

The United Arab Emirates has prohibited ships bearing the flag of Cameroon from entering its waters.

Close up of the Cameroonian flag

ZIM Elevating Container Monitoring with Advanced Tracking Tech

The global container fleet is moving towards enhanced intelligence as ZIM declares investment in tracking devices for its dry van container fleet

Shipping containers on a flat bed truck

Nakilat Commissions Six New Gas Carrier Builds in S. Korea

Nakilat, a leading Qatari company in liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping, is significantly expanding its fleet by adding six new gas carriers.

Aerial view of an LNG carrier

US Coast Guard Confiscate Cocaine, Heroin, Meth Valued at $11M

Gulf of Oman: US Coast Guard achieved initial drug interdiction for the year, successfully confiscating an array of narcotics valued at $11 million.

U.S. Coast Guard boat