The ocean takes center stage on World Maritime Day 2025, as the IMO celebrates how the industry is stepping up action to protect the ocean.This year’s World Maritime Day, observed globally on
Chinese Shipyard Orders Strong Despite US Port Fees
Global shipping companies are moving full steam ahead with commercial vessel orders from Chinese shipyards, despite the U.S. targeting those ships with port fees aimed at countering China's maritime dominance, a new
Ergon Extends Services Into the Upper Mississippi
Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply (EMIS) is launching a third location in Wood River, Illinois, adding to our service network across the Mississippi River. The new site extends our offering into the
Italy, Spain Deploy Naval Ships to Assist Gaza Aid Flotilla
Italy and Spain have deployed naval ships to assist an international aid flotilla that has come under drone attack while trying to deliver aid to Gaza, potentially ratcheting up tensions with Israel,
Aker Solutions Reaches New Heights with Autonomous Drones Inspection Ops
Aker Solutions has become the first company in Europe to secure certification for unlimited beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, further advancing autonomous inspection for offshore platforms, onshore yards, process
ABS Chairman and CEO Discusses ABS Wavesight Advantage
The impact of software on the performance of vessels and fleets was described by ABS Chairman and Chief Executive Christopher J. Wiernicki at a launch event in Greece for ABS Wavesight Advantage,
ASRY Completes Work on Tanker Torm Venture
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) completed the repair, maintenance and handover of the giant cargo tanker Torm Venture, owned by Denmark's Torm. The project involved major repair and maintenance works
U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs: The Effect on Inbound Ocean Supply Chains and Compliance
On July 31, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (“E.O.”) modifying reciprocal tariffs that became effective on August 7, 2025. Some aspects of the impact are well understood such as increased
Batteries: Looking Beyond Spinning Reserve
Mia Elg, R&D Manager at Deltamarin, says there’s not many of the company’s new designs, no matter what the vessel type is, that don’t include batteries.Installing smaller battery capacity to a diesel
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