Thordon Bearings to retrofit Panama tugs 
Thordon Bearings has secured a contract to retrofit the tailshaft bearings of 32 tugs, pilot vessels, and workboats in Panama with water-lubricated polymer bearings. This follows the successful conversion of twelve twin-screw tugs last year. The upgrades will be carried out... more
AD Ports Group eyes Chittagong terminal
AD Ports Group has signed an MOU with the Chittagong Port Authority to explore the development and operation of a multi-purpose terminal at Chittagong Port, Bangladesh. The collaboration aims to leverage AD Ports Group's expertise in global trade and logistics to support... more
Hydrogen-powered tugs set for construction
CMB Tech and Damen have signed an agreement to build four hydrogen-powered ASD tugs using CMB Tech’s dual fuel hydrogen technology to significantly reduce emissions. The contract was signed on 23 May at Albwardy Damen in Sharjah during the 27th International Tug & Salvage... more
Tarros contracts representative in Switzerland
Tarros Group has appointed O. Brunoni as its agent in Switzerland to strengthen its presence in the country, using the ports of Genoa and La Spezia as strategic gateways. This collaboration will expand O. Brunoni's services, offering Swiss customers a broader range of... more
Global ship losses fall to record low
Allianz Commercial's safety and shipping review 2024 reports a record low of 26 large ship losses worldwide in 2023, despite increasing risks from geopolitical conflicts, climate change, and the trend towards larger vessels. The South China, Indochina, Indonesia, and the... more
Partners for hybrid ferry conversion
Scandlines has selected Wärtsilä to provide the electrical systems for converting two ferries on the Puttgarden-Rødby route to plug-in hybrids. After the conversion, around 80% of the energy required for a crossing will be electric. The move is part of Scandlines' goal to... more
AAL: new ships and charity at Breakbulk Europe
AAL Shipping has ordered two additional 32,000 dwt heavy lift Super B-Class vessels, bringing its new fleet to eight ships. These ships, including the new “AAL Newcastle” and “AAL Mumbai”, feature an 800 t lifting capacity, enhancing the carrier’s ability to transport heavy and... more
A partnership to further shipping science
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has partnered with the University of Tokyo's school of engineering to launch the social cooperation programme "container management science" which began in April 2024. The initiative aims to tackle the complex challenges of the modern... more
States obliged to curb ocean pollution
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (Itlos) has issued a landmark advisory opinion, clarifying that international law mandates governments to protect marine ecosystems from greenhouse gas emissions, which are considered marine pollution under the United Nations... more
Looking to lower insurance claims
Groke Technologies is urging marine insurers, P&I Clubs, and regulators to promote the widespread adoption of ship situational awareness systems to reduce collisions and insurance claims. This comes amidst concerns over increasing ship traffic and a shortage of seafarers,... more