New initiative to convert used ships into floating data centres
New initiative to convert used ships into floating data centres
Norden enters ice-class segment with long-term contract and vessel order
Norden enters ice-class segment with long-term contract and vessel order
Daily Briefing 31 March 2026
AAL Shipping takes delivery of 32,000DWT heavy lift vessel
AAL Shipping takes delivery of 32,000DWT heavy lift vessel
First Offshore Post-Combustion CO2 Capture System Starts on FPSO
First Offshore Post-Combustion CO2 Capture System Starts on FPSO
Ukraine Pitches its Own Solution to the Strait of Hormuz Shutdown
Ukraine Pitches its Own Solution to the Strait of Hormuz Shutdown
Hambantota Port invests $108M to expand capacity to 2M TEU
Louisiana International Terminal Holdings incorporated as Gulf Coast container project advances
Valenciaport launches design tender for development projects
Steerprop and Aboa Mare Enter Cooperation Agreement on Simulator-Based Propulsion Training
Steerprop and Aboa Mare Enter Cooperation Agreement on Simulator-Based Propulsion Training
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd update on Salalah port disruption
PD Ports positions Teesport Offshore Gateway for wind expansion
UK Grants $85M to Develop Port Talbot Floating Wind Hub
UK Grants $85M to Develop Port Talbot Floating Wind Hub
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
Blaze Hits Russia’s Ust-Luga Oil Port Following Drone Strike
Blaze Hits Russia’s Ust-Luga Oil Port Following Drone Strike
EU Doesn’t See Risks to Oil and Gas Supply Yet
EU Doesn’t See Risks to Oil and Gas Supply Yet
Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship
Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship
Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC
Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC
IMO calls Extraordinary Council meeting to discuss situation in Middle East
IMO calls Extraordinary Council meeting to discuss situation in Middle East
IMO Secretary-General: Seafarer deaths in Strait of Hormuz unacceptable
IMO Secretary-General: Seafarer deaths in Strait of Hormuz unacceptable
Global treaty on fishing vessel safety to enter into force in 2027
Global treaty on fishing vessel safety to enter into force in 2027
MLC at 20: ILO and IMO reaffirm commitment to decent work at sea
MLC at 20: ILO and IMO reaffirm commitment to decent work at sea
IMO sharpens plans to achieve zero plastic pollution from ships by 2030
IMO sharpens plans to achieve zero plastic pollution from ships by 2030
Engine retrofit capability builds as regulatory uncertainty delays conversions
Engine retrofit capability builds as regulatory uncertainty delays conversions
Partnership with Echo Marine Group to deliver Western Australia’s first electric ferry fleet
Partnership with Echo Marine Group to deliver Western Australia’s first electric ferry fleet
New report warns shipping must master data to remain competitive
New report warns shipping must master data to remain competitive
FLOWRA and Lloyd’s Register to collaborate on floating offshore wind development
FLOWRA and Lloyd’s Register to collaborate on floating offshore wind development
New project aims to accelerate the safe adoption of autonomous shipping
New project aims to accelerate the safe adoption of autonomous shipping
LR grants approval for GIT Coatings’ next generation graphene-based hull coating
LR grants approval for GIT Coatings’ next generation graphene-based hull coating
IMO: Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships, into force 17 February 2026
Maritime compliance: FAQs on the FuelEU Maritime (5th Edition)
20 Years Maritime Labour Convention: MLC Consolidating Seafarers’ Rights and Raising the Global Standard
Seaworthiness and Systemic Failings: Admiralty Court Raises the Standard in The Happy Aras case
Maritime Compliance: New Polar Code Amendments 2026
Drug Smuggling and Preventive Measures in the Maritime Industry
Hanwha Ocean secures AIP for cybersecurity solution for FPSO units
Hanwha Ocean secures AIP for cybersecurity solution for FPSO units
Cybersecurity at sea: safeguarding in an era of AI-driven threats
Cybersecurity at sea: safeguarding in an era of AI-driven threats
World’s first hydrogen-fueled main engine tested for large commercial vessel
SM Line ships get satellite systems from SpaceX subsidiary Starlink Korea
ONE to buy 30% stake in Hutchison Laemchabang terminal
ONE to buy 30% stake in Hutchison Laemchabang terminal
IMO advances port digitalization in Dar es Salaam
Sea-Intelligence: February 2026 global schedule reliability falls to 59.0%
HJSC appoints Song Kyung-han as construction division CEO