The American classification society ABS and the US Department of Energy (DOE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance commercial maritime nuclear power, focusing on floating nuclear energy systems, nuclear-powered vessels and the infrastructure required to support their deployment.
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Ministers from OPEC and non-OPEC oil-producing countries have stressed the critical importance of safeguarding international maritime routes to maintain uninterrupted energy supplies, warning that disruptions to global shipping are driving up maritime transportation costs, marine insurance premiums, and oil supply chain expenses.
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Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is set to expand direct shipping services with a new Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Europe service commencing on October 26, 2026.
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Singapore has proposed amendments to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act 1996 to strengthen maritime cybersecurity, improve port safety and address emerging risks from digitalisation, autonomous vessels and increasingly complex port operations.
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US forces have struck and disabled a commercial cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after its crew allegedly ignored repeated warnings and attempted to breach the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).
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Carnival Cruise Line has adjusted the itineraries of the Carnival Radiance and Carnival Liberty as storms affect weather planning across the Caribbean and North America.
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China’s Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has delivered Mineral Europa, the world’s first 210,000-DWT ammonia dual-fuel bulk carrier, to CMB.TECH.
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has called for developing a sustainable, export-oriented shrimp farming industry to strengthen Pakistan’s seafood exports.
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The European Commission has approved €40.5 million in French state aid to help transport companies, agricultural businesses, fisheries and aquaculture operators manage rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East crisis.
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Two juvenile humpback whales stranded on sandbars off New York’s Fire Island returned to open water after a coordinated marine wildlife rescue response involving the US Coast Guard and several conservation and government agencies.
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Direct shipping connectivity between Karachi and major European ports has been restored, offering relief to Pakistani exporters facing longer transit times and higher freight costs amid disruptions to international shipping routes, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said Thursday.
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Arctic sea ice reached its annual minimum for 2026 on September 12, highlighting continued changes in the polar region and their growing importance for shipping, navigation and the wider maritime industry.
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A tanker sailing off the north coast of Qatar was struck by multiple projectiles on Wednesday, with an unspecified number of casualties reported, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
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Regulatory pressure is growing in the United States and internationally to improve container shipping safety and prevent fires linked to lithium-ion batteries.
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The global cruise market is projected to nearly double over the next eight years, supported by rising passenger demand, fleet expansion, and growing interest in differentiated travel experiences.
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