Xeneta Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update: Average spot rates from Far East to Mediterranean increased 6.8%

Average spot rates from Far East to US East Coast and US West Coast are flat during April to stand at USD 3951 per FEU (40ft container) and USD 2910 per FEU respectively. Average spot rates from Far East to North Europe increased 4.8% on 15 April to stand at USD 2457 per FEU. Average …

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Leading Maritime charities partner to launch industry-first programme to support neurodivergent seafarers

As part of our ongoing efforts to foster greater equity, diversity and inclusion within the maritime space, NeurodiversAtSea, the Seafarers Hospital Society and The Seafarers’ Charity are delighted to announce the launch of an industry-first project to provide tailored support to neurodivergent seafarers. The project builds upon research conducted by NeurodiversAtSea which identified a lack …

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Seafarers are key workers, ILO declares

Seafarers have been declared to be key workers by a formal resolution of the International Labour Organization, which met in Geneva, Switzerland recently (7 to 11 April 2025). Recalling the disruptions to shipping and seafarers caused by governmental responses to SARS-CoV2 (the virus that causes the COVID respiratory disease), and recalling the many and various …

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New SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS System Software Release Cuts Cost, Noise and Waste with Printerless Operation

Cobham Satcom, a global leader in maritime safety and satellite communication technology, has released a significant update to its SAILOR 6110 mini-C GMDSS system. Available from today, the new software version unlocks printerless operation, aligning with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Resolution MSC.434(98) and supporting the maritime industry’s shift towards digitalization. The SAILOR 6110 GMDSS …

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Jamaica welcomes progress on greenhouse gas reduction

The agreement on a framework to achieve the International Maritime Organisation’s greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets for the international shipping industry was a historic achievement for Jamaica and member States of the Caribbean Community commonly known a CARICOM. Speaking after the close of the IMO’s Marine Environment and Protection Committee’s 83rd meeting (MEPC83), Bertrand Smith, …

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EST-Floattech expands type approved certifications for the Octopus Series with RINA

EST-Floattech, Dutch supplier of maritime battery systems, gains the RINA type approval for the Octopus Series, designed for ESS applications from 100 kWh to multiple MWh. With this, the company’s Octopus Series, currently consisting of High Energy, High Power, Lite and Lite XL modules, has once again demonstrated its industry-leading safety in hard- and software …

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Asia Fuel Oil: Spot differentials ease in thin pre-holiday trade

Spot differentials for fuel oil retreated on Thursday, with trading momentum thinning ahead of a holiday. Singapore cash differential for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) dipped backed to around a premium of $3 a metric ton over Singapore quotes, reflecting slightly softer offers. Margins for VLSFO (LFO05SGBRTCMc1) continued to hover below premiums of $9 …

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Dutch duo wins jetty construction job at German LNG terminal

The Netherlands-based Ballast Nedam and Hakkers Waterbouw have been selected to build a sea jetty as part of an LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel. The post Dutch duo wins jetty construction job at German LNG terminal appeared first on Offshore Energy.

Buen comportamiento de los tráficos portuarios en el primer trimestre del año

El Puerto de Avilés suma 1.140.315 toneladas a 31 de marzo, un 14,66% más que en los 3 primeros meses de 2024 Las mercancías exportadas desde los muelles avilesinos representan un 55,6% del total Los graneles sólidos y la mercancía general ofrecen los mejores registros en el conjunto de tráficos El Puerto de Avilés cierra …

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Mitsui invests in US e-fuels provider Infinium

Japanese major Mitsui & Co. has invested in Infinium Holdings, a U.S.-based provider of gas conversion solutions and developer of e-fuels technology and projects. The post Mitsui invests in US e-fuels provider Infinium appeared first on Offshore Energy.

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