Opinion: Time to Enforce the Polar Code in Canada’s Arctic Waters
Global warming is gradually increasing maritime access to the Canadian Arctic which has led to an increase of maritime traffic.…
Container Shipping “Megamax” Class Hits New Milestone Says Alphaliner
The container shipping segment ticked pasted a significant milestone recently according to industry analysts Alphaliner. It comes as the sector…
Europe Considers Sanctioning "Dark Fleet" Insurer
The European Commission is considering a request to sanction one of the top insurers of the Russian “dark fleet,” the…
Is Data the Key to Efficiency Technology Adoption?
Efficiency technologies range from rigid wing sails to air lubrication systems, each offering unique opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions…
French Frigate Assists Bulker Damaged in Houthi Attacks
The French command detailed the support provided to the Marshall Islands-flagged bulker Laax that was repeatedly struck by Houthi missiles…
Johns Hopkins Starts Large-Scale Study of Bridge Strike Risks
In the wake of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a team of experts at the Johns Hopkins…
China Steps Up Vessel Inspections After Serious Shipping Accidents
China is stepping up its port state control inspections, according to class society DNV. The China Maritime Safety Administration is…
Unforeseen Changes Send Container Rates Back to Pandemic-Era Levels
An unusual confluence of supply and demand is driving ocean freight rates back up towards late-pandemic highs, according to logistics…
GAO Criticizes Missteps and Unstable Design for Constellation Frigate
Citing multiple missteps in the design process, the Government Accountability Office issued a report today with five recommendations to get…