Seafarers Happiness Index Quarter 2/2025 Shows Improvement
Q2/2025, the overall happiness score of 7.54/10 represents a rising tide of sentiment, and a further quarter of improvement up from Q1’s 6.98. However, the words of seafarers continue to…
Mawani and Petrotank Sign SAR 500 Million Contract to Establish Integrated Bunkering Hub at King Fahad Industrial Port
The Saudi Ports Authority (“Mawani”) has signed a land lease contract with the National Petroleum & Petrochemical Tanks & Pipeline Co. (“Petrotank”) to establish an integrated marine bunkering hub at…
NYK’s Sixth Duel Fuel LPG Carrier Named “Luna Pathfinder”
On August 5, a naming ceremony took place at the Sakaide Works of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. for a newly built very large gas carrier (VLGC). This vessel marks the…
Seal Number Validation Mandatory for Containers at DP World Port in UAE
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and data accuracy, please be advised that the seal number will be mandatory for all full Import and Transshipment containers…
USCG: Watch Monitoring Devices on Small Passenger Vessels, Interim Rule Clarification
On December 27, 2021, the Coast Guard published an interim final rule: Fire Safety of Small Passenger Vessels, Interim Rule, Federal Register 73160, December 27, 2021 (link). This interim final…
St Maarten Confronts Maritime Fraud That Tarnishes Its National Flag
The flag of St Maarten has been misused in a serious case of maritime fraud that has provoked outrage among government leaders and the wider public. The unauthorized use of…
GloNoise Partnership on Underwater Noise Extended to 2026
The board of the GloNoise Partnership for Mitigation of Underwater Noise from Shipping project has endorsed the extension of the initiative until December 2026, to continue global efforts to reduce…
Captain Andrew Cook Appointed as Secretary General of IFSMA
IFSMA (The International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations) announces the appointment of Captain Andrew Cook FNI as Secretary General designate to succeed Commodore Jim Scorer FNI RN who will be retiring…
Maritime Trade Handled by Indian Ports
Posted On: 05 AUG 2025 6:24PM by PIB Delhi The year wise detail of total volume of cargo handled by Indian Ports including the percentage of Imports and Exports for…
USCG Marine Board of Investigation Releases Report on Titan Submersible
Press Release | Aug. 5, 2025 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) released its Report of Investigation (ROI) Tuesday on the loss of the Titan…