Ship Management International

Seaber, the Finnish maritime scheduling software company, and Sedna, the Operating System for Shipping, today announced an expanded partnership, introducing an integration between Seaber's AI-powered optimisation engine and Sedna VMS …

Direct Travel has announced the expansion of Avenir, its global travel platform, across its specialty market divisions, including Energy, Marine and Mining. Delivered through ATPI’s specialist businesses, Avenir provides a …

Leading maritime AI company Orca AI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), one of the world’s leading shipbuilders, to jointly accelerate the development, deployment …

Senior representatives from ports, industry, and policy institutions across the Baltic Sea Region convened in Hamburg last week for the workshop ‘From Ports to Green Corridors: Energy Transition and Decarbonisation …

Accelleron, a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions in the marine and energy industries, highlights how Asia Pacific ports are building early foundations for green hydrogen-based …

PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) has successfully secured an investment in Xiamen Container Terminal Group (XCTG), which comprises eight container terminals with a combined annual designed capacity of approximately 20 …

APM Terminals and Hateco Group have signed an agreement with Da Nang City to develop, build and operate a new terminal in Da Nang, the Lien Chieu Container Port. The …

bound4blue has completed the second in an agreed rollout of five ‘plug and play’ suction sail installations across Maersk Tanker’s advanced fleet of medium-range (MR) tankers. The project saw four …

Ahti has announced a major acceleration in its growth trajectory after generating $6 million in revenue in 2025, delivering profitability in its first full operating year, and positioning the business …

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity, risk management and resiliency solutions. The acquisition …

The Mission to Seafarers is pleased to announce the appointment of Guy Platten as its new Chair. A Chartered Master Mariner and one of the maritime industry's most respected figures, …

Shipbroker IFCHOR GALBRAITHS (IG) has this week unveiled a new set of market intelligence services at the Geneva Dry 2026 event, aimed at simplifying increasingly complex dry bulk and commodity …

Stolt Tankers, which owns a fleet of more than 100 chemical parcel tankers, will use Tilla's software platform to manage the travel required for its crew changes. Stolt Tankers is …

AD Ports Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Azerbaijan Transport and Communications Holding (AZCON Holding) to explore strategic collaboration across ports, shipping, logistics, and digital trade solutions …

Light Structures AS, a global leader in structural monitoring technology for maritime and offshore industries, has introduced a virtual Structural Health Monitoring solution developed to support compliance with ABS SMART(SHM) …

Leading marine coatings provider Nippon Paint Marine announcesthat its EVERCOOL heat shield coating has been adopted by WAN HAI Lines following a process of onboard evaluation that confirmed its efficacy. …

With its verification by DNV, Titan Clean Fuels, part of Molgas, has successfully concluded its first pooling exercise for the compliance period 2025 under the FuelEU Maritime regulation. The clean …

Leading maritime cyber solutions expert Cydome is advising shipmanagers with assets transiting high-risk waters that disabling a vessel’s Automatic Identification System (AIS) is creating a false sense of security, as …

Maritime trade union Nautilus International has announced the election of Sascha Meijer as its new General Secretary, effective immediately. Ms Meijer becomes the leader of one of the world's foremost …

West P&I has reinforced its long-standing commitment to the Chinese and Vietnamese market with the relocation of its Hong Kong office to larger premises, reflecting continued investment in the region …

The Iran war and the resulting disruptions to ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz (SoH) have increased uncertainty for both the global economy and the dry bulk market, says …

Today is the United Nations ‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work’, an annual event that each year offers a moment to reflect on how workplaces are changing, writes …

The first seafarers to take new digital assessments that are being rolled out by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) have been congratulated as they opened their results this week. …

EcoNavis Solutions has been selected by a U.S Federal Government agency to lead a federally-backed project aimed at demonstrating how integrated hydrodynamic optimisation can reduce fuel consumption and underwater radiated …

A unique data set drawn from more than 5,000 ETA assessments underpins a new NorthStandard report which highlights common gaps in ECDIS knowledge and helps bridge teams take charge of …

The Mission to Seafarers, the global maritime welfare charity and publisher of the Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI), has announced the launch of the Shorebased Happiness Index (ShoreHI) , a new …

IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has called on States to uphold the principle of freedom of navigation and reject any imposition of tolls, fees or discriminatory transit measures for passage …

AI can support mariners with administrative reporting tasks, enhance digital solutions already onboard, and offer faster fleet-wide insights, say Esa Henttinen (pictured), Executive Vice President of Safety Solutions at digital …

The Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) has announced the successful completion of the world’s first ammonia bunkering operation for an ammonia dual-fuel gas carrier at Ulsan Port on April 23, 2026. …

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez opened the 84th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84), urging Member States to find convergence and make meaningful progress on the IMO Net-Zero …

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a Liquified CO₂ carrier installing the Wind Challenger, a hard sail wind propulsion system. The ship is jointly developed by Mitsui …

A US$30,000 off-spec grain cargo claim directed at the wrong surveyor has prompted International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) to warn marine surveyors of the liability exposure they face when the …

RINA has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to ST Engineering Marine for a retrofit concept involving the installation of a hydrogen‑powered fuel cell system onboard ‘Asean Raider I’, a …

ABS and Pacific International Lines (PIL) have announced a formal collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)to support PIL’s participation in Book and Claim registries, enabling credible …

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC), declared its vision for the future of maritime trade during Singapore Maritime Week, with Executive …

Ship recycling prices across key recycling destinations have remained broadly stable despite weaker conditions in steel markets, cautious buying and pressure on steel prices Wirana Shipping’s latest market outlook report …

The tense situation in the Strait of Hormuz has created a period of sustained hardship and fear for the global seafaring community. Recognising the mental and physical stress, anxiety and …

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called on all Member States to support efforts to address the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where around 20,000 seafarers remain trapped and unable …

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) today announces the launch of the sixth edition of its benchmark publication, the ‘Tanker Safety Guide (Chemicals)’. First published in 1971, the ‘Tanker Safety …

bound4blue has announced completion of the installation of two 24-metre eSAILs® onboard the Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) newbuild MV Baltazar. bound4blue’s unique suction sails, capable of delivering double digit fuel …

OceanWings has received validation from DNV for its high-fidelity aerodynamic modelling, confirming the robustness and reliability of the company’s methodology for quantifying the propulsion power delivered by its wingsail technology. …

The naming and delivery ceremony of the ‘Grande Inghilterra’ was held this week in Shanghai. Commissioned from China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu, this is the eleventh ammonia-ready PCTC (Pure Car …

ABS and Fleet Robotics signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on autonomous robotic systems for continuous hull cleaning and inspection. Announced at Singapore Maritime Week, the collaboration reflects …

Maritime intelligence specialist SINAY has acquired UK-based vessel tracking platform MariTrace, strengthening the French company's position as an integrated provider of security, operational and environmental intelligence. The move builds on …

Pacific International Lines (PIL) and PSA International (PSA), supported by DNV, have launched Singapore’s first joint land-sea green value-added service for cargo transhipped through the Port of Singapore, which will …

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and PSA Singapore (PSA) have launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) to invite proposals to develop and test autonomous inter-gateway container feeder …

A joint statement issued this week by shipping associations representing the global commercial fleet, ‘Shipping Industry United in Support of IMO as its Global Regulator and Successful Implementation of IMO …

Jakob Larsen, Chief Safety & Security Officer at BIMCO has issued a set of comments on the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz as below. BIMCO has received reports …

StormGeo is enhancing its Bunker Management platform by integrating real-time bunker pricing data from Tideform, enabling shipping companies to strengthen cost control and strategic decision-making. The new strategic partnership between …

A sharp rise in major marine insurance claims involving older vessels should be seen as a warning sign for the industry, with ShipIn Systems arguing the trend reflects growing operational …