Seaboard Marine recibe buque feeder de 1.208 TEUs adaptable a propulsión mediante metanol
Se prevé que será utilizado en el transporte de contenedores reefer nuevos desde China a América del Norte y Central
Trading on volatility: Smarter voyage decisions can boost payback amid market swings
Higher bunker prices. Trade route disruption. Soaring freight rates. The impact of the Middle East war on global shipping has again demonstrated how geopolitical shocks can drastically affect operational planning – and why navigating market volatility is essential to optimize the commercial efficiency of voyages, according to StormGeo. “Operators have to expect the unexpected and …
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New guidelines support safe uptake of wind-assisted propulsion
With the participation of BIMCO, the Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has published new guidelines to help shipping companies strengthen safety management systems (SMS) for vessels equipped with wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) such as rotor sails. The guidelines come at a time of heightened focus on energy security and cost volatility following the Iran war, which …
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Could the Handysize fleet begin to contract?
The Handysize segment, long regarded as one of the most resilient and flexible sectors within the dry bulk shipping, is facing a structural shift. Unlike larger vessel segments, which have historically experienced cyclical corrections in fleet growth and demolitions, the Handysize market has benefited from longer vessel lives, stable replacement tonnage, and the commercial adaptability …
Prosafe SE: First-quarter results 2026
Prosafe SE reported EBITDA of USD 14.8 million (USD 4.6 million) for the first quarter of 2026. All the company’s five vessels generated revenue in the quarter. Safe Eurus and Safe Boreas were on hire for the full period while Safe Zephyrus and Safe Notos commenced five year-special periodic surveys (SPS) in early March. Safe …
Dark Hormuz transits
Vortexa has tracked hundreds of dark transits through the Strait of Hormuz since March 1, representing 57% of all transits recorded over the period. This trend has only intensified through the crisis: the share of outbound laden vessels transiting dark stood at 58.5% in March, dipped to 54% in April as overall transit volumes peaked, …
FLIR Marine Introduces Ocean Scout Pro II Thermal Monocular for Marine Law Enforcement and First Responders
FLIR Marine, a Teledyne Technologies (NYSE: TDY) company, today announced the launch of Ocean Scout Pro II, a next-generation handheld thermal imaging monocular engineered for professional mariners, marine law enforcement professionals and first responders who need reliable long-range detection and clear target identification in low-visibility conditions. Building on the award-winning Ocean Scout Pro platform, the …
US or Iran: Who will win the Hormuz blockade endurance game?
Deadlocked, dysfunctional and dangerous: That is how the Strait of Hormuz standoff is increasingly being described. Now approaching its fourth month, the crisis off the coast of Iran is marked by mutual blockades. Tehran has been charging ships up to $2 million (€1.73 million) for safe passage through the strait, while the United States has …
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Alfa Laval joins ESOMOOR project to advance biofouling management for floating offshore wind
Alfa Laval has partnered in the ESOMOOR project, aimed at advancing shared mooring technologies for large-scale floating offshore wind farms. The project brings together industry and research partners to address key technical barriers to floating offshore wind deployment in deeper waters and support the development of commercially viable offshore wind solutions. Addressing biofouling challenges in …
LR strengthens global commercial leadership with Anthi Miliou appointment
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has appointed Anthi Miliou as Senior Vice President (SVP) for Greece & Cyprus and SVP Global Commercial, strengthening its senior leadership in one of the world’s most influential shipping markets and placing an accomplished commercial leader at the heart of its global growth strategy. In these roles, Miliou will lead the development …
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