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Jamaica Moves Forward on Alternative Marine Fuels Following National Stakeholder Workshop
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica, in collaboration with the International Maritime Organization, recently held a National Stakeholder Workshop exploring Jamaica’s potential role in the supply and demand
Danica Crewing Specialists Expands Global Talent Pipeline with Kenyan Cadet Sea-Time Partnership
Danica Crewing Specialists has celebrated a major milestone in developing the next generation of seafarers, as the first group of 10 cadets from Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) begin
Shipping needs to fix its flaws or vessel abandonment will increase: SRI
The abandonment of seafarers by unscrupulous shipowners is reaching record levels, according to a recent report by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), but it
Addressing the Global Shortage of Non-Standard Container Equipment
General purpose (dry freight) shipping containers are the lifeblood of the global economy, accounting for around 90% of the world’s
HACE joins ZESTAs to strengthen zero-emissions energy supply for shipping
The Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs) is honoured to welcome Hydro Air Concept Energie (HACE), reinforcing the deployment of Absolute
Skarv Shipping AS selects Oceanly Performance Plus to support automated data integration and digital fleet operations
Skarv Shipping AS has selected Oceanly Performance Plus as its fleet performance and vessel reporting platform, deploying the system with
Shipping Weekly Overview: Key Developments in 450 Words
Recent developments in the maritime industry highlight increasing tensions and significant initiatives shaping the sector. As a US carrier strike
Cyprus Maritime Update
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-
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
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 practical decarbonisation solutions are being
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 of the Women in Rating
Amazon Expands Plastic-Free Shipping Initiative
In 2024, Amazon is launching a new initiative called the Ships in Product Packaging program, aimed at allowing third-party sellers to ship items using only
Safety Risks in Fishing Vessel Lifting Equipment Inspections
The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations Regulations) 2006 mandates that the owners or employers of lifting equipment ensure thorough inspections
Enhanced Safety Protocols for Enclosed Spaces on Vessels
The updated legislation concerning the safety of seafarers in enclosed spaces marks a significant enhancement of existing requirements under international maritime law, reflecting the UK’s
Ammonia Projected to Be the Most Cost-Effective Fuel by Late 2030s, New Analysis Reveals
A recent insight brief from the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum examines the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) new policy measures aimed
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
ADNOC L&S Expands Fleet with Zakher Marine Acquisition: 24 Jack-ups and 38 OSVs Added
Cyprus Shipping Chamber Addresses Red Sea Security Concerns and Global Challenges
Autonomous Zero-Emission Cross-Channel Vessel Secures AiP
Feasibility of Low-Pressure CO2 Ship Transport Chain Confirmed
IIT Guwahati and Indian Register of Shipping Highlight Milestone in Underwater Welding Skill Development at IIT Guwahati Symposium
Current Affairs for UPSC Prelims on 12 March 2026
Ningbo-Zhoushan Port is a critical global maritime hub located on China’s eastern coast along the East China Sea. It is
Government evaluates measures to enhance maritime capacity.
On Wednesday, the Indian government convened a strategic meeting to enhance the country’s maritime capacity in light of evolving global
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