Marine Insight The Maritime Industry Guide
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US Plans 100% Tariffs On Chinese-Made Port Cranes To Tackle Security Risksby MI News Network on 19 April 2025 at 1:04 pm
The proposal follows a detailed Section 301 investigation led by the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
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India’s Largest Port Operator Acquires 50 MTP NQXT Terminal In Australiaby MI News Network on 19 April 2025 at 1:00 pm
NQXT is a well-established, natural deep-water terminal with a nameplate capacity of 50 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).
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Study Reveals Over Half Of Scotland’s Coastal Vessels Go Untrackedby MI News Network on 19 April 2025 at 12:52 pm
Researchers warn that this lack of tracking could seriously impact marine safety, conservation efforts, and effective ocean management.
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Japan Installs Electromagnetic Railgun On Naval Test Ship For Sea Trialsby MI News Network on 19 April 2025 at 12:45 pm
The turret-mounted railgun is fixed to the rear flight deck of the JS Asuka, a vessel long used for testing advanced maritime technologies.
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US Accuses Chinese Satellite Firm Of Helping Houthis Strike Ships In Red Seaby MI News Network on 19 April 2025 at 12:40 pm
The company in question, Chang Guang Satellite Technology Company Limited, is said to have close ties to China’s People’s Liberation Army.
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U.S Coast Guard’s Only Heavy-Class Icebreaker Undergoes Last Stage of Life Extension Programby MI News Network on 19 April 2025 at 10:39 am
The U.S. Coast Guard has started the last stage of the life extension program for its only operational heavy-class icebreaker, the USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10).
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World’s Largest Cruise Terminal Opens In China, Dethrones MSC Cruise Terminal In Port Miamiby MI News Network on 19 April 2025 at 10:30 am
Days after MSC Cruises announced the inauguration of world’s largest cruise terminal at Port Miami, the title has now gone to China.
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U.S Navy Ship Stops 2 Drug Smuggling Operations Within 72 Hours On Maiden Deploymentby MI News Network on 19 April 2025 at 10:25 am
The U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) stopped two drug smuggling operations in the Caribbean Sea within a span of 72 hours.
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Port Everglades Welcomes First Cargo Ship Powered By LNG To Call Portby MI News Network on 18 April 2025 at 1:56 pm
The Crowley ship is one of four new-build vessels using cleaner fuel that the Florida-based global company plans for trade among the U.S., Central America and the Caribbean Basin.
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US Extends Port Ban On Russian Ships As War In Ukraine Continuesby MI News Network on 18 April 2025 at 1:53 pm
The ban grants the US government emergency authority over the regulation of Russian-affiliated ships in American ports.
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Norway’s Largest Zero-Emission Ferry Begins Journey From Turkeyby MI News Network on 18 April 2025 at 1:46 pm
The vessel’s ability to complete the crossing in just one hour makes it the fastest ferry of its kind on such routes.
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ATSB Releases Interim Report On Maersk Shekou’s Crash Into Berthed Tall Shipby MI News Network on 18 April 2025 at 1:40 pm
The Maersk Shekou, a 333 meter long container vessel had been anchored offshore Fremantle for eight days prior to the incident.
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US Destroys Houthi-Controlled Ras Isa Fuel Port In Yemen; Atleast 58 Killedby MI News Network on 18 April 2025 at 1:31 pm
The Ras Isa port has been used by the Houthis to smuggle fuel, despite being designated a Foreign Terrorist Organisation.
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Watch: Indian Crew Stuck Without Pay Onboard Offshore Vessel Pleads For Helpby MI News Network on 18 April 2025 at 1:20 pm
The seafarers are onboard the Star Apollo, a 1,500 gross ton vessel currently docked at the Batamec Shipyard in Indonesia.
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US Imposes Port Fees On Chinese-Built Ships To Boost Domestic Shipbuildingby MI News Network on 18 April 2025 at 1:14 pm
Chinese-built ships owned by non-Chinese entities will face a lower rate-$18 per net ton, rising by $5 annually over three years.