Joint action for maritime future 
The Women’s international shipping & trading association (Wista international) and Bimco, representing 64% of global tonnage, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration on diversity, sustainability, and professional excellence in the maritime... more
'Haiteng' 007 joins HK fleet
Indian register of shipping (Irs) has announced the successful delivery of the deck cargo vessel 'Haiteng 007' (IMO 1063504, GT 14,399), built under IRS classification at Qindong Shipyard in China. The project aims to highlight IRS’s technical expertise. The vessel’s owner, HK... more
Fire safety needs real-time awareness
Vessel fires remain one of shipping’s costliest and fastest-growing risks, with Allianz reporting a decade-high number of incidents in 2024. Traditional safety measures – from suppression systems to manual roll calls – are proving insufficient on today’s larger, electrified... more
Lakeway Link adds "Mistral" for daily sailings
Lakeway Link will expand its Baltic service in November with the addition of "Mistral", a sister ship to "Lakeway Express". The 153 m ro-ro vessel, chartered from Godby Shipping, offers 1,624 lane metres – about 110 trailers – and will enable daily weekday... more
Montreal Port expansion moves ahead
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has begun preparatory work for its Contrecœur container terminal, marking a key step in the USD445 million expansion. The contract for all water works has been awarded to the Canadian consortium CTCGP, formed by Pomerleau and Aecon. Initial... more
Researching rust at sea
Niedersachsen Ports (NPorts) is investigating how harbour environments affect the lifespan of steel sheet pile walls. As part of the federally funded 'Nimbus' research project, the port operator is working with the Fraunhofer Institute for operational durability and system... more
Electric lift for Italy’s ports
Liebherr has delivered four new mobile harbour cranes to Italy, further expanding its presence across key ports. Two electrically driven LHM 550 units are heading to IPM Bari to handle grain for the regional food industry, while La Nuova Meccanica Navale in Naples adds an LHM... more
Spliethoff confirms fatality
Dutch shipping company Spliethoff has confirmed the death of a crew member from the 'Minervagracht', who succumbed to injuries sustained during the houthi attack on the vessel in the Gulf of Aden (pictured) on 29 September. The company expressed its "deepest... more
Ford gains verified reductions
United european car carriers (Uecc) has received certification for cutting 2,379 t of CO₂e in 2024 on Ford of Europe shipments through the use of biofuels. The proof of allocation certificate, issued by verification firm EnviroSense, confirms emissions reductions achieved across... more
MOL cuts methane slip
Mitsui O.S.K. lines (MOL), Kanadevia and Yanmar power solutions have achieved a 98% reduction in methane slip during onboard trials of LNG-fuelled vessels – significantly exceeding the initial 70% target. The demonstration, part of Japan’s green innovation fund project led by... more