Ship Management International

NorthPort, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) domestic cargo operation at the Port of Manila, recently took delivery of four new hybrid rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes. Manufactured by Mitsui E&S, …

Marseille-based ZEBOX and NatPower Marine announce a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and deployment of energy infrastructure supporting the decarbonisation and electrification of ports and maritime transport. NatPower Marine …

DNV has issued a Statement of Feasibility for Aker BP's and Höegh Evi’s concept to inject CO₂ directly from shuttle carriers into subsea wells for permanent storage at the Atlas …

With industry estimates suggesting more than 15,000 vessels will need to be recycled by 2032, more than double the number recycled in the previous decade, turning ageing ships into new …

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), the professional body for the commercial shipping industry worldwide, has officially welcomed its new senior officers at this year’s Controlling Council meeting held in …

"Geopolitical disruptions continue to cloud the dry bulk market outlook. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz remains the largest source of uncertainty, while attacks on ships and port …

The Liberian-flagged 1,276-TEU containership Contship Jet, operated by Zim, has sunk off Bulgaria with her load of containers after being struck yesterday by sea drones east of Cape Kaliakra. Athens-based …

Join InterManager in London or online on 26 November for a free industry seminar titled ‘What's next for shipmanagement – and are we doing enough to tackle crew fatigue?’, which …

The logistics arm of Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group, Noatum Logistics, is accelerating its regional growth strategy by doubling its trucking fleet to more than 850 units as it continues …

CYTUR Inc., a maritime cybersecurity specialist led by CEO Yonghyun Jo, announces that its shipboard equipment cybersecurity management platform, CYTUR-SBOM (Security Bill of Materials), has received both the Innovation Endorsement …

Ports should begin structured planning for advanced nuclear technology now, treating it as a long-term infrastructure and operating-model question rather than a new marine fuel, according to a new joint …

Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Bahri has signed a contract for the construction of three VLCCs worth nearly SAR 1.7 billion ($450m) at IMI’s facility in the Kingdom. The 320,000dwt vessels …

Oneberry Technologies Pte. Ltd. and SEA.AI GmbH have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, formalising a strategic collaboration to integrate their respective technologies and pursue maritime security and …

Boluda Shipping and Samskip have signed an agreement under which Boluda Shipping will acquire Samskip. The acquisition will pave the way for Europe’s most comprehensive short-sea shipping network, connecting Northern …

International delegates meeting in Busan, Republic of Korea (26 to 27 October) called for stronger national action and international cooperation to ensure global shipping regulations are effectively implemented. Co-organised by …

The Port of Los Angeles continued to make clean air gains in 2025, recording its lowest emissions per container on record, according to the Port's newly released Inventory of Air …

The UK Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB) has announced a new partnership with Cranfield Trust – providing its 47 member charities access to expert professional support that will build long-term …

Imabari Shipbuilding, “K” LINE, Kyokuyo Shipyard, JERA, Shin Kurushima Dockyard, NYK, and Nihon Shipyard (NSY) have agreed to develop an ammonia fuel supply chain in Japan’s Chubu region and to …

The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is pleased to welcome Dr. Nikolas P. Tsakos, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN), as a keynote presenter …

CVC DIF, the infrastructure business of leading global private markets manager CVC, announces that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Cernaval, a Spanish shipyard specialised in …

The Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) has published new Fire Drill Guidelines for Vehicle Carrying Vessels, providing vessel operators with a practical framework for developing and conducting realistic, scenario-based fire …

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has released its 2026 analysis of the global marine insurance market – the IUMI 'Stats Report'. This annual document reports on the state …

Two voluntary frameworks released this week by a BIMCO-chaired industry working group give shipowners and operators a common way to share vessel operational and emissions data, so the same information …

A comprehensive new report entitled ‘Securing Trust: The Transition to Digital Seafarer Credentials’, published by maritime technology research firm Thetius in partnership with Maritime Passport, reveals that the global shipping …

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) reports that it acted as English, Marshall Islands and Liberian law counsel to Capital Maritime Finance on its IPO and proposed admission to trading on …

Next month, from 4 to 6 November 2026, Europort Istanbul will bring the international maritime industry together at the Yenikapı Expo Center in Istanbul. With 300 companies exhibiting from more …

Kongsberg Maritime is establishing a new office in Manila, creating a stronger local platform for growth and reinforcing its long-term commitment to customers, partners and the wider maritime community in …

Cydome, ClassNK, Bureau Veritas, MTS-ISAC and Rakuten Maritime have announced a collaboration called the Blue Initiative to provide the first public database of cyber vulnerabilities focused only on IT and …

MSC has received its first ESG Recognition from global certification body DNV, reflecting MSC’s commitment to continuous improvement, recognised international standards and responsible business practices. The recognition is based on …

Orca AI announces the commercial launch of BerthView, a berthing assistance solution combining Orca AI’s SeaPod digital watchkeeper with SVISION, Samsung Heavy Industries’ (SHI) berthing assistance system, creating a continuous …

ClassNK held the environmental seminar ‘Latest Trends and Practical Operation of Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems’ last week, sponsored by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" LINE), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), MOL …

The Swedish industrial Group Stena AB, owner of ferry operator Stena Line, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Norwegian shipping company Color Line, subject to regulatory approval. The …

RINA S.p.A.’s new Board of Directors has appointed Paolo Moretti, currently General Manager, as Group Chief Executive Officer. Moretti (pictured) succeeds Carlo Luzzatto, who had served as Chief Executive Officer …

Seafarer happiness has fallen for a third consecutive quarter, according to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI), published by The Mission to Seafarers with Inmarsat and Idwal. The Q3 2026 …

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) reports that it has taken immediate action following the recent designation by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of …

Maritime emissions specialist EmissionLink has called for a dedicated proportion of EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) revenues to be invested in onboard carbon capture trials and supporting port infrastructure, …

Global leaders from across the maritime value chain met in Shanghai last week for the Global Maritime Forum (GMF) Annual Summit 2026, where much of the discussion centred around the …

Shipowners considering recycling older vessels have a narrow window to secure higher prices in Bangladesh, following an unexpected surge in offers despite continued weakness in the country's domestic steel market, …

Technology groups Wärtsilä and WinGD have entered into a new long-term Service Framework Agreement, reaffirming their shared commitment to supporting shipowners and operators worldwide. Building on a collaboration that has …

Tanker body INTERTANKO’s weekly update reports that ships continue to be attacked across the Gulf Region. Fortunately, only a few minor injuries have been reported among seafarers on board in …

Stena Line has reached an agreement to acquire the RoRo vessel Somerset from CLdN. Subject to closure and transfer, the vessel would begin operating on the Dublin–Liverpool route for Stena …

Athens-based Blue Autonomy has this week opened its Blue Autonomy Academy (academy.blueautonomy.gr), an online school of 39 self-paced courses on vessel performance, maritime data and the regulations that price them. …

The Panama Canal recorded growth in both vessel transits and tonnage in Fiscal Year 2026, which ran from October 2025 through September 2026. The Panama Canal Authority says the results …

More than 500 dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers are now operating worldwide, with total investment in dual-fuel ships delivered and on order surpassing $200 billion USD, according to the …

Nolvis, a manufacturer of industrial drones specialized for indoor and confined-space inspection, has announced that its inspection drone Nolvis X1 is being deployed by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) …

Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress concluded yesterday at Jeddah Superdome, with industry leaders calling for closer cooperation to turn the Kingdom’s infrastructure investment into lasting trade advantage. Building on opening-day …

Seafarer training is falling behind rapidly evolving operational realities at sea, according to two new reports commissioned by OneOcean and conducted by maritime innovation consultancy Thetius. The research draws on …

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has named Terra Clove, the world’s first ammonia dual-fuel Very Large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC), marking a significant milestone in the maritime industry’s transition towards ammonia as …

DP World Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DP World, together with Belawan New Container Terminal (BNCT), has marked the groundbreaking of a new AED 3.7 million (approx. USD 1 million) …

Global liner giant MSC will participate in the inaugural edition of Breakbulk Asia 2026, a new industry platform bringing together project cargo, breakbulk and heavy-lift professionals from across the region …