China’s shipbuilding industry continues to strengthen its position in the global maritime market as New Dayang Shipyard, a subsidiary of Sumec Marine, has officially signed a contract with Zhejiang Shipping to construct two 64,000-deadweight-ton (DWT) bulk carriers.
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Wind-assisted ship propulsion has received another boost after Econowind secured a Type Approval Design Certificate (TADC) from leading classification society DNV for its VentoFoil 3-Series boundary layer suction wing. The approval confirms the system complies with DNV’s ST-0511 standard for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS), making it easier to integrate the technology on DNV-classed vessels worldwide.
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A hydrofluoric acid incident at the Deurganckdock temporarily disrupted cargo operations and vessel movements at the Port of Antwerp, one of Europe’s busiest maritime trade hubs, prompting emergency safety measures and operational restrictions across several terminals.
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The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMARAD) has achieved its strongest performance to date in the latest Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU) Flag Performance List, bringing the country’s ship registry significantly closer to earning coveted White List status. The updated rankings, based on Port State Control (PSC) inspections and detentions conducted during the 2023–2025 assessment period, officially came into effect on 1 July 2026.
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Boluda Corporación Marítima has officially inaugurated its Netherlands headquarters in Rotterdam, located in the city’s historic Maritime Quarter, a landmark location that will serve as the nerve centre of its operations in Northern Europe through its subsidiaries Boluda Towage and Boluda Shipping.
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The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) has brought together key stakeholders from the global shipping industry to strengthen cooperation against piracy and armed robbery at sea, with discussions focused on improving maritime security, adopting advanced technologies, and enhancing risk management for commercial vessels operating in Asia and the West Indian Ocean.
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Global port operator PSA International has achieved a historic milestone by handling a record 105 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) across its worldwide network of ports and terminals during the financial year ending 31 December 2025, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading container terminal operators and a key driver of global maritime trade.
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The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has renewed its call for the protection of seafarers, merchant vessels, and freedom of navigation as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to create uncertainty for global maritime trade and energy supply chains.
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As the global shipping industry accelerates its transition toward cleaner marine fuels, the Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has introduced a comprehensive set of guidelines designed to help shipowners and operators develop robust Safety Management Systems (SMS) for methanol-fuelled vessels. Developed in collaboration with BIMCO and other leading maritime organizations, the guidance provides practical recommendations aligned with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code to improve safety both onboard ships and ashore.
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The UK government has announced that a major maritime engineering operation to remove the three remaining masts of the historic SS Richard Montgomery will begin in early September, marking a significant step in the long-term management of one of the world’s most closely monitored WWII shipwrecks.
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China has defended its inspection measures on Panamanian-flagged vessels, emphasizing that its port state control procedures are based on international maritime regulations and are aimed solely at strengthening maritime safety, shipping security, and marine pollution prevention.
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Viet Nam and the Philippines have strengthened their commitment to reducing marine plastic pollution by advancing national port waste management strategies aimed at preventing plastic litter from entering the ocean through sea-based sources.
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting freedom of navigation, international maritime law, and the safety of seafarers, while condemning attacks on civilian commercial vessels operating in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The decisions were announced at the conclusion of the IMO Council’s 137th session, highlighting the organization’s continued focus on secure global shipping, uninterrupted maritime trade, and international cooperation.
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A tragic maritime accident in southern Vietnam has claimed the lives of 15 Indian tourists after a speedboat carrying visitors capsized in rough sea conditions near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island, highlighting ongoing concerns about passenger safety and weather risks in popular tourist waters.
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The U.S. Coast Guard has officially reopened the Port of Rota to commercial shipping and cargo operations after easing waterway restrictions following the passage of Super Typhoon Bavi. The move restores an important maritime gateway in the Northern Mariana Islands, although authorities continue to warn ship operators and mariners to exercise heightened caution due to ongoing navigation and communication challenges.
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