EU Requires Insurance Details from Passing Ships

The European Commission has adopted a new measure to enhance maritime safety and environmental protection around the EU’s coasts via an amendment to the Vessel Monitoring Directive (2022/59/EC).It now requires all vessels,

ABS' Wiernicki to Retire at the End of 2025

At the 163rd ABS Annual Members Meeting, the classification society says it has never been stronger, with substantial growth and leading safety performance reported. Key numbers in 2004 included the fleet growing

BIMCO and ASBA Update Oil Tanker Charter Party

BIMCO and the Association of Ship Brokers & Agents (USA) Inc. (ASBA) have revised ASBATANKVOY, the only dedicated tanker form not associated with an oil major. The updated version of the voyage

ICS: Updated Guide on Helicopter-Ship Operations

The maritime landscape has transformed dramatically over the past decade. With the global fleet expanding from approximately 1.7 billion deadweight tonnage in 2014 to roughly 2.4 billion today, a remarkable 40 per

Hapag-Lloyd Customers Cancel 30% of China's US Bound Shipments

Hapag-Lloyd customers have cancelled 30% of shipments to the United States from China, spooked by the trade conflict between the world's two largest economies, a spokesperson for the German container shipping group

South Korea to Discuss Chinese Presence in Disputed Area

South Korea will raise China's construction of sea structures off the west coast of the Korean Peninsula in a dialogue with Beijing on Wednesday, Seoul's Foreign Minister said.China has built structures in

USTR Implements Port Fee Proposal

On April 17, 2025, the Office of the US Trade Representative (“USTR”) published a notice of action (the “USTR Notice”) implementing its port fee proposal, first announced on February 21, 2025. The

FarSounder: News Citizen Science Capabilities with Whale and Debris Reporting Feature

FarSounder has announced the release of a new citizen science feature in its latest SonaSoft™ software update. Building on its existing Data Sharing Program, this release introduces the ability for users to

VIKING Launches First CTV Immersion Suit for Women in Offshore Wind Industry

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has launched the first Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) immersion suit in the world designed for women working in offshore wind energy, using guidance on diversity and inclusivity from industry