Key issues that MSC is considering at the moment include the development of a safety regulatory framework supporting the reduction of GHG using alternative fuels and new technologies, and developing a Code for maritime autonomous ships.
Region-wise, North America recorded the largest spike in average container prices (40 ft high cube cargo-worthy), with a 20% increase over the past 90 days.
In contrast, prices in China remained stable, showing no significant hikes.
On 1 August 2025, amendments to MARPOL Annex VI Appendix IX will take effect, requiring ships to report additional fuel oil consumption data, including breakdowns by consumer type, non-underway usage, and innovative technologies. Adopted through IMO Resolution MEPC.385(81), these changes aim to enhance environmental accountability and efficiency.
AVS provides various piping and steel structures prefabrication and installation services to various industries including shipbuilding, ship repair, and others all around Europe and Scandinavia. The head office and steel workshop are in Klaipeda, Lithuania, from where the products are shipped to any destination.
Quality standards, safety management, the human element and safety culture all have a high profile within the maritime industry and feature prominently in the work of IMO aimed at improving performance by focusing on people
Maritime Forecast to 2050 is one out of DNV’s suite of Energy Transition Outlook reports. This latest edition provides an independent outlook of the technologies and fuels of shipping’s energy future.
Established in Japan in 1948, JRCS has delivered power and automation systems to more than 8,000 vessels as an integrated marine automation company, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of ships.
Zener Marine Elevator Services keeps your marine elevator in an excellent working condition. They offer a trusted service and quality spare parts, all brands and types. Prevention is essential, preventive maintenance is a cost saving and keeps everything running when you are at sea. In addition, Zener Marine Elevator Services also carry out 24/365 repairs on your systems.
Each year on June 25, the global maritime community pauses to celebrate seafarers, who deliver 90 percent of all international trade. Seafarers work around the clock in a challenging industrial environment, and they leave their families for up to a year at a time in pursuit of their career.
A consortium led by UK investment company STAR Capital has purchased V.Group, the shipmanagement conglomerate headquartered in London. The new ownership group includes Dutch holding company Ackermans & van Haaren (AvH), the majority owner of dredging giant DEME.