Connecticut Maritime Association Announces Renaming of Award to Honor Jim Lawrence

The Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) announced that its most prestigious honor, The Commodore Award, has been renamed The Jim Lawrence Commodore Award, effective immediately. This change commemorates the extraordinary life and lasting

Rolf Thore Roppestad Appointed Group Chair of the International Group of P&I Clubs

At the Annual General Meeting of the International Group of P&I Clubs in London on November 11, 2025, Rolf Thore Roppestad was appointed as the new Chair of the International Group of

IEA Predicts World Oil, Gas Demand Could Grow Until 2050

Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from previous expectations of a speedy transition to cleaner fuels following U.S. criticism about its

Rohingya Refugee Boat Death Toll Rises to 29

Search and rescue officers in Malaysia's Langkawi island found two more bodies on Wednesday (November 12) after a boat carrying members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority sank near the maritime border

UK Set to Block Maritime Services for Russian LNG Exports

Britain plans to ban companies from providing services such as shipping and insurance for Russian liquefied natural gas exports, in its latest attempt to help Ukraine in its war against Russia by

Welding Program Helps Veterans Find a New Mission

Forged by Valor, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Rochester, NY, is offering an 800-hour welding education program that is operated by two veterans who understand the struggles firsthand.“Under the hood, you don’t see

UK to Ban Maritime Services for Russian LNG Exports

Britain plans to ban companies from providing services such as shipping and insurance for Russian liquefied natural gas exports, in its latest attempt to help Ukraine in its war against Russia by

Container Freight Rates Could Plunge with End of Houthi Attacks

Houthi militia have reportedly ceased attacks on Israel and shipping in the Red Sea, and the impact could be seismic for global ocean container shipping, warns Chief Analyst Peter Sand at Xeneta.

Concordia Damen Delivers Tanker to Gambler Shipping B.V.

Concordia Damen has announced the delivery of a CDS Tanker 135. Last week, the vessel successfully passed its trials, after having been outfitted at Concordia Damen’s shipyard in Werkendam by its long-time