Ship Management International

Aberdeen-headquartered offshore vessel operator Cyan Sentinel has confirmed two long-term multi-role vessel (MRV) contracts with a combined value of £36.5 million, reinforcing its ongoing role supporting safety-critical offshore operations in …

Hanseatic Global Terminals and Grupo Empresas Navieras, through its affiliate Agunsa USA, Inc. (AGUNSA), have completed the capital structure adjustment of Florida International Terminal, LLC (FIT), operator of the Florida …

Multinational engineering consultancy, inspection and certification group RINA is strengthening its marine consulting business by bringing together its consulting teams under the Foreship brand and introducing a new Foreship visual …

Grieg Maritime Group has signed a contract with GT Wings to install at least two of the latter’s AirWing™20 on trial vessels in its fleet (render pictured). Energy efficiency will …

‘Four Seasons I’, a 95-suite yacht that announced Four Seasons’ entry into the ultra-luxury yacht segment, has successfully completed her maiden voyage in the Mediterranean, supported by Anglo Eastern Cruise …

Given the fragile state of the two-week conditional ceasefire in the Gulf and heightened navigational challenges in the region, NorthStandard has added a timely new risk advisory service. Bringing together …

Iran’s threat to “target and destroy” ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz without permission has turned what looked like a two‑week breathing space into a highly unstable experiment, write Saleem …

Limassol will host this year’s European Maritime Day (EMD) on 21 – 22 May 2026, during which Europe’s maritime community will meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on …

Noatum Ports, the international ports operating arm of AD Ports Group (ADPORTS:ADX), today confirmed the delivery of three new ship-to-shore (STS) and six rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to its …

Interferry, the association representing the ferry industry worldwide, invites industry leaders and innovators to submit presentation proposals for Interferry2026, its 50th Annual Conference, which will be hosted by Chao Phraya …

Norwegian operator Boreal AS—a leader in sustainable transport—has ordered 20 Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil vessels from Sweden’s Candela Technology, marking the world’s largest electric fleet to date. The uniquely fast …

ScanReach today announced that Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) has selected its ConnectPOB personnel-on-board (POB) and safety platform for deployment across the company’s existing and newbuild Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) …

"By the end of the first quarter of 2026, the global shipping order book hit a 17-year high, reaching 191m Compensated Gross Tonnes (CGT). This is equivalent to 17% of …

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica has said paper-based processes are no longer fit for purpose in modern maritime operations, warning that outdated practices increasingly pose operational and safety risks in …

CK Hutchison Holdings’ Panama Ports Company (PPC) has commenced arbitration proceedings against Maersk in the aftermath of the takeover of the PPC port terminals in Panama. The arbitration is based …

As many as 17 national and regional maritime clusters have underlined their commitment to improved like-minded cooperation and the worldwide sharing of best practice by joining the International Association of …

Maritime Passport presented Member States at the IMO’s latest session of the Facilitation Committee (FAL 50) with a preview of its upcoming digital identity solution for seafarers. The government-grade technology …

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to facilitate the long-term procurement of carbon-neutral bio-LNG fuel (liquefied bio methane, LBM), and …

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) advised longstanding client Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) on its acquisition of a 50% stake in Avenir LNG from Stolt-Nielsen Gas, a subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen …

World Fuel Services, in collaboration with West Coast Clean Fuels, has established a proven methanol bunkering capability available to vessel owners and operators across U.S. ports. The companies successfully completed …

The volume and pace of regulatory change from the IMO is increasing the complexity of compliance for shipowners and maritime stakeholders, as amendments to major frameworks such as SOLAS and …

EcosNavis Solutions is developing a next generation wind-assisted propulsion system designed to enhance the performance and commercial viability of Flettner-type rotor sails for deep-sea shipping. The company’s Eco Rotor Sail …

Classification, inspection, certification and consulting engineering group RINA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hanwha Group, through its key affiliates Hanwha Power Systems (now Hanwha Power), Hanwha Aerospace, …

Shipping companies are being pushed to reassess their cyber resilience after Greece’s National Cybersecurity Authority issued a high-priority advisory urging critical sectors to scan systems for potential threats, says Columbia …

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez welcomed the two-week ceasefire in the Middle East and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz agreed yesterday, issuing a statement that read as follows: "For the …

As the global maritime industry accelerates its push towards decarbonisation, inland waterways are emerging as one of the highest-impact arenas for change. In a move that brings together international shipping …

ClassNK has granted its AUTO-Nav2(All) notation to domestic liner container ship ‘Genbu’, the only newly constructed autonomous ship under the MEGURI2040 Fully Autonomous Ship Program by The Nippon Foundation. This …

DNV has launched RuleAgent, an AI-powered tool that helps maritime professionals access DNV’s rules and standards faster and with greater clarity. Designed to reduce the time customers spend navigating regulatory …

GTMaritime is warning that shipping faces increasing operational disruption, fraud and safety risks as cyber threats exploit limited visibility of onboard systems. As vessels become more digitally connected, many operators …

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has announced key leadership appointments that became effective 1 April 2026, as part of its strategic efforts to strengthen organisational capabilities and support its continued …

Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets Ltd. (SCILAL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with …

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has urged States to support diplomatic efforts to secure the evacuation of around 20,000 seafarers still stranded in the Persian Gulf, and enable humanitarian corridors for …

On this World Health Day (7 April), maritime healthcare provider VIKAND is calling for a shift in how the shipping industry measures performance, by treating crew health and wellbeing as …

Building on their previously announced Memorandum of Understanding, Norsepower and China’s CHIC have agreed a comprehensive new framework for long-term collaboration across the rotor sail value chain, including production, sales, …

Marine coatings leader Nippon Paint Marine today announced the launch of AQUATERRAS 1100, the latest coating from its innovative AQUATERRAS range. The new coating has a low-VOC formulation which reduces …

AkzoNobel’s marine coating brand International® has been commissioned by Unity Line to coat a trio of its new ferries to ensure the vessels' enhanced durability, abrasion, and corrosion protection. The …

Japan Engine Corporation (J‑ENG) has been developing a fully Japan-made, large, low‑speed, two‑stroke hydrogen-fuelled engine. The world’s first (Note 2) full‑scale engine intended for installation on an actual vessel, 6UEC35LSGH, …

The perception capabilities of the Orca AI platform within the DFFAS+ autonomous ship project have received official Technology Qualification (TQ) from the Japanese classification society ClassNK, confirming that its real-time …

Maritime health and wellness platform OneCare Group is urging shipping companies to take proactive steps to support crew members during key moments in the year when feelings of loneliness may …

The Facilitation Committee (FAL) of the IMO has approved a global strategy for maritime digitalisation as well as cybersecurity measures for maritime single windows. Meeting in London for its 50th …

The Strait of Hormuz remains virtually closed, with effects spreading through the global economy within weeks by disrupting energy flows, raising prices and increasing financial pressure on developing countries, UN …

London International Shipping Week is delighted to announce that LISW27 will be “Brought to You By” Inmarsat Maritime, reinforcing the company’s role as a leading technology partner to the global …

Mark O’Neil, CEO of Columbia Group, has questioned whether the shipping industry is heading for a wider crewing shortage as conflict in the Middle East, fuel disruption in the Philippines …

IRCLASS Academy, a premier maritime and security training institution, successfully conducted the fourth batch of its specialised training programme for personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), reinforcing its …

Columbia Group has expanded its presence in Türkiye/Turkey with the opening of a new, larger office space that will support the continued growth of its operations in the region. The …

Newly available maritime Artificial Intelligence (AI) services and products will feature at this year’s Posidonia exhibition. The maritime industry, traditionally measured in its adoption of new technologies, is steadily advancing …

MPC Capital and Wilhelmsen Ship Management are combining their vessel IT expertise to create joint venture company Waterway IT, a dedicated global maritime technology provider. By bringing together the vessel …

INTERCARGO brought shipowners, charterers, insurers and service providers together in Athens on 31 March to tackle a growing issue in dry bulk shipping: how ship-to-ship (STS) transfers are actually carried …

Four weeks after the launch of Operation Epic Fury, the maritime system is no longer “reacting to disruption. It is operating within it,” says Maritime AI risk intelligence service Windward. …

Latest MTF report provides recommendations for closing gaps in safety management for ships using wind-assisted propulsion systems The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) announces the publication of new guidelines to support …