IMB: Violence Against Crew on the Rise Amidst Drop in Piracy
The safety of crews on merchant ships is increasingly becoming a major concern owing to the rise in violent attacks despite a…
China Merchants Energy Shipping sets up Southeast Asia Marketing Hub
The company will build regional service network based in Singapore and focus on the market development in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and India to…
Vessel boardings and geopolitics dominate Asian maritime security
Judging from reports published during the second quarter, one might assume that the greatest maritime security concerns for operators of the merchant…
PIL launches first South China – Calcutta direct service
The first direct route from South China to Calcutta according to PIL the China Calcutta Service connects Xiamen and Shekou with the India port…
Carbon Capture is No Silver Bullet, But Holds Opportunities for Shipping
Can onboard carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology be a viable tool in shipping’s decarbonization journey? Answering this question requires a holistic…
Italy Detains “Banksy” Migrant Rescue Boat for Second Time
Italian authorities for the second time in a little over a year have issued a detention order to a German-operated rescue boat…
As More Ships Head for Cape Route, Stella Maris Sets Up for Crews’ Needs
To meet the needs of the growing number of vessels on the Cape route, The maritime charity Stella Maris has launched a…
First Hydrofoiling Electric High-Speed Ferry to Launch in the UK in 2025
UK ferry operator Red Funnel confirmed that it plans to introduce a high-performance, emission-free high-speed vessel on its service crossing the Solent…
SEA.AI and TimeZero Reveal Next-Gen Situational Awareness for Mariners
SEA.AI, the prime mover in maritime machine vision, has partnered with TimeZero, the leading provider of navigational software solutions, to integrate its…