09/28/2026 Regulatory uncertainty is reshaping maritime investment decisions Shipping’s energy transition is entering a new phase. Technologies such as LNG, methanol, biofuels, wind-assisted propulsion and, increasingly, ammonia are moving beyond […]
An oil tanker’s port call is a coordinated operation that begins long before the vessel reaches the berth. The crew must exchange information with the terminal, plan the cargo and […]
The UN’s adoption of the Equal Earth projection offers a long-overdue alternative to the 16th-century Mercator map—and sparks unexpected diplomatic drama. For centuries, the world has been looking at […]
CCC 12 advanced several safety instruments covering alternative fuels, onboard carbon capture, bulk cargoes, dangerous goods and container securing. The main outcomes and next steps are summarised below. Alternative fuels […]
The maritime industry has long been considered a man’s world. For centuries, the image of a sailor, a captain, or a ship’s officer has been overwhelmingly male. Yet, women have […]
A seaweed farmer in Bali, Indonesia. 09/17/2026 Seaweed can be farmed without competing for arable land, freshwater or animal feed. Global seaweed exports reached $3.9 billion in 2022, four times […]
British Columbia stands at a crossroads. The province’s coastal waters—long celebrated for their rich marine ecosystems, vibrant First Nations territories, and world-renowned ferry and tourism industries—are poised to become major […]
When the 236-metre container ship MV Rena struck Astrolabe Reef (Ōtāiti) in the early hours of 5 October 2011, it set in motion one of the most complex and costly […]
Regulatory review date: 15 September 2026 A blackout and a dead ship condition are related, but they are not the same. Confusing them can lead to incorrect decisions during an […]
Discover the engineering behind giant ship dockings, ocean towage and heavy-cargo transport—from tugs and pilots to stability, ballast and float-on/float-off vessels. A giant cruise ship turning inside a harbour basin, […]
