According to information circulating within industry channels, the U.S.-flagged container ship MV MANUKAI, operated by Matson, has reportedly become the first vessel to be billed under Chinas newly implemented Special Port Fee on U.S.-linke

In the final hours before the London vote, Washington is threatening sanctionsvisa, port, contract and official measureswhile the EU has responded by urging member states to back the IMO Net-Zero Framework (NZF) and make the global framewor

On 14 Oct 2025, Chinas MOFCOM issued Order No. 6 (2025) adding five U.S.-related affiliates of Hanwha Ocean to Chinas countermeasure list: Hanwha Shipping LLC; Hanwha Philly Shipyard Inc.; Hanwha Ocean USA International LLC; Hanwha Shipping

Chinas Special Port Fee on U.S.-Linked Vessels: The Logic Behind the Countermeasure Following the recent revision of the Regulations of the Peoples Republic of China on International Ocean Shippingwhich created a legal basis for countermeas

The World Shipping Council (WSC) today announced the launch of its Cargo Safety Program, an industry-led initiative to detect misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods in order to prevent ship fires, protect crews, vessels, customers cargo

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) celebrates the first anniversary of SIRE 2.0, its updated and enhanced Ship Inspection Report Programme, recognising a year since the global implementation of the overhauled tanker inspec

The Future of the Advanced Measurement Industry: A Vision of Precision, Safety, and Reliability As industries worldwide advance, the demand for precise and reliable measurement solutions becomes ever more critical. Advanced transmitters, li

Since January 1, 2025, the EUs FuelEU Maritime regulation has required ships over 5,000 GT calling at EU ports to meet lifecycle (Well‑to‑Wake) emission intensity limits. Non‑compliance brings escalating finesmaking traditional indivi

GMS, the worlds largest buyer of ships for recycling, has announced the issuance of the worlds first International Ready for Recycling Certificate (IRRC)since the entry into forceof the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and En

The London PI Club has renewed calls on ship owners, operators and charterers to address potential risks when loading Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) containing dry chemicals. The warning follows a number of incidents reported

In a significant move to deepen its presence in China, MSC (MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company), the worlds largest container shipping company, has officially launched its first-ever ship management company in the country. The new entity, M

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and European Shipowners | ECSA welcome the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention) entering into force globally today. T

Accelleron has further simplified emissions reporting for users of its digital solutions after collaborating with Japanese class society ClassNK to establish a direct connection between Tekomar XPERT marines emissions module and the ClassNK

bound4blue has taken a major step forward in simplifying the adoption of wind power worldwide, with DNV validation of its wind propulsion system force matrix calculation method. This validation provides shipowners, designers, and yards with

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has advanced its Green Strategy by implementing a Ship Recycling Policy and joining the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative (SRTI), reinforcing its commitment to responsible practices and environmental steward