ClassNK introduces new notation to tackle GPS spoofing
Lila Global doubles up on vintage LNG carriers
Lila Global is expanding its presence in the ageing LNG carrier market, adding a second steam-powered vessel to its fleet as the global LNG …
Sierra Leone launches Chinese-backed national shipping company
Sierra Leone has launched a new national shipping company backed by China's Zhejiang Xiehai Group, with ambitions to develop a fleet of 50 v…
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to build new US shipyard
South Korea's HD Hyundai has agreed to establish a joint venture with US engineering and construction giant Kiewit to build a new American s…
Fatigue, fear and the flaws in shipping's safety data
Seafarer fatigue, mental health and reluctance to report mistakes should become key considerations for marine insurers, banks and investors,…
Iraq is building a fleet on a temporary advantage
Baghdad is converting Iran's Hormuz exemption into shipping capacity across crude, containers and passengers. The value of that footprint ri…
New index tracks how much the world cares about shipping
A new online index – much trailed on Splash – measuring how much attention the global shipping industry receives has gone live, offering mar…
WEC Lines adds Pakistan–Northwest Europe connection
WEC Lines will introduce a new northbound connection for export cargo moving from Karachi, Pakistan, to major ports in Northwest Europe. The…
Seatrium bags five-vessel Karpowership conversion deal
Singapore-based offshore and marine engineering group Seatrium has secured a contract from Turkey's Karpowership to convert and integrate fi…