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Global Maritime Forum Partners with New Initiative to Propel India’s Green Maritime Transition
The Global Maritime Forum has become a key member of the newly established Green Ports and Shipping Network, aimed at facilitating the transition to low-
Global Maritime Forum Partners to Propel India’s Green Maritime Transition
The Global Maritime Forum has recently become a member of the Green Ports and Shipping Network, a new initiative aimed at promoting the transition to
India: The Emerging Talent Hub for Global Shipping Industry
The recent freight ship collision that caused a bridge to collapse in Baltimore, USA, underscores the critical role played by the 22-member Indian crew aboard
Cyprus Maritime Update
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has proudly announced its role as the sole sponsor of the 2024 Summit organized by the
From Clydebank to Quayside: Interferry Warning Highlights the Urgent Need to Deliver Green Shipping Corridors
Interferry has warned this week that ferry operators are facing rising costs under the EU Emissions Trading System faster than
DG Shipping Marks International Day of the Seafarer: Women Empowerment
The Directorate General of Shipping in Mumbai has recognized T S Rahaman for the successful launch of the fourth batch
Indian Coast Guard inducts Pollution Control Vessel, ICGS Samudra Pratap, classed by Indian Register of Shipping
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inducted Samudra Pratap, the first of two indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs), on 5th
Singapore and Japan Strengthen Digital and Green Partnerships in Maritime Shipping
On December 16, 2023, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a significant new agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation
Visionary Insights: Ståle Hansen, CEO of Skuld, on the Future of Nor-Shipping
Stability in an Unstable World: Insights from Skuld’s CEO Ståle Hansen Skuld, a prominent marine insurer with over 126 years of experience, is facing new
New Hybrid Electric LNG Carrier Design Unveiled by Shell, Wärtsilä, and Hudong-Zhonghua
Shell Shipping and Maritime, CSSC Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, and Wärtsilä Marine have unveiled a groundbreaking hybrid electric liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier design at Gastech 2023
IMO’s Move Marks the Shift from Conventional Fuels to Scalable Alternatives
A new report from the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum highlights the need for scalable zero-emission fuels, such as e-ammonia and
Leadership Challenges Impeding Maritime Operational Efficiency
Amazon Expands Plastic-Free Shipping Initiative
Safety Risks in Fishing Vessel Lifting Equipment Inspections
Enhanced Safety Protocols for Enclosed Spaces on Vessels
NIMASA Certifies 27 Shipyards to Enhance Maritime Safety and Standards
Global Trade’s Vital Pathways: The Top 10 Crude Oil Shipping Routes
Crude oil shipping routes play a crucial role in global energy supply, transporting millions of barrels daily from production areas, particularly in the Middle East,
Merchant Shipping Bill to be Introduced in Lok Sabha Tuesday
The new Merchant Shipping Bill, introduced by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in the Lok Sabha, aims to modernize India’s maritime sector by overhauling the outdated
Unified Maritime Intelligence Boosts West African Security Efforts
At the virtual West African Maritime and Shipping Conference, Julius Ugwala, Nigeria’s Chief Inspector of Diving, emphasized the urgent necessity of tackling maritime insecurity in
TU Delft Advances Sustainability in Maritime Sector with SH2IPDRIVE
The SH2IPDRIVE initiative, comprising 25 companies and knowledge institutions from the maritime sector, aims to revolutionize hydrogen-based shipping in the Netherlands, promoting sustainable practices while
New Coalition Formed to Combat Ocean Plastic Pollution
The Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS) has been launched by leading shipping companies to tackle ocean plastic pollution. Founded by Seven Clean Seas (SCS),
Intercont (Cayman) Limited Expands On-Chain Digital Asset Infrastructure with Acquisition of Singapore’s Starks Network Ltd.
On December 8, 2025, Intercont (Cayman) Limited (Nasdaq: NCT), a global carbon-neutral shipping company, announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to acquire a minority
Visionary Waves: The Future of Smart Marine
The marine industry is embracing digitalization and smart technology to address the challenges of modern cruise shipping, as illustrated by Wärtsilä’s vision of the “Smart
ADNOC L&S Expands Fleet with Zakher Marine Acquisition: 24 Jack-ups and 38 OSVs Added
On November 17, 2022, ADNOC Logistics & Services, the shipping and maritime logistics arm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), officially finalized the
Trump’s China Tariffs Cause Shipping Disruptions on Par with COVID
Spinergie Works With SMT Shipping To Improve Operational And Emission Reporting
China’s Crucial Role in Global Maritime Cooperation
CJ CheilJedang Introduces Bibigo Korean-Style Fried Chicken in Australia
NYK Shipping Acquires Kadmos, Enhancing Seafarer Payroll Solutions
Lok Sabha Approves Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024: Maritime Revolution
The Surge of Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
Summary of the Gulf of Guinea’s Piracy Threat The Gulf of Guinea, encompassing 17 countries along West Africa’s coast, has
Philippines Welcomes ASEAN Foreign Ministers for Regional Issue Discussions
The recent ASEAN Foreign Minister Retreat held in Manila marked a significant gathering of senior diplomats from Southeast Asia, aimed
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