Today marked an historic milestone at Helsinki Shipyard with the steel cutting of ‘PolarMax’ – the world’s most powerful conventional icebreaker. For more than a quarter century, every icebreaker built in Finland has been built here. Half of the world’s entire icebreaker fleet was born within these walls, and nearly every major technological advancement in…
Shipping Markets 19th August, 2025 Seaspan Corporation has inked a fresh round of newbuilding orders in China, adding twelve 9,000 teu containerships to its fleet pipeline. The vessels will be built at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), with deliveries slated to begin in 2028. The deal is the latest in a…
The Indian Maritime University (IMU) has achieved a proud milestone by securing the 3rd Prize in the Swachhta Pakhwada Awards 2024, organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. IMU participated actively in Swachhta Pakhwada 2024 and made a presentation before the Ministry’s committee on 29 July 2025, showcasing its efforts under the initiative.…
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has announced that Anglo-Eastern will upgrade Hadley Shipping Group’s fleet to Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity solution, NexusWave. Hadley Shipping Group is a long-standing Inmarsat Maritime user. Its transition to NexusWave represents a significant step forward in adopting a unified, bonded multi-orbit solution that will deliver enhanced performance, enterprise-grade cybersecurity,…
The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) has taken a significant step in expanding its LPG transportation capabilities with the induction of the Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “Sahyadri” into its fleet. The vessel, built in South Korea, has a cargo carrying capacity of 82,000 CBM and is classed with both DNV and Indian Register…
– Pratik Bijlani – On August 12, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) hosted the Leaders’ Dialogue on Green and Digital Maritime Corridors at India’s largest container port, setting the stage for India Maritime Week 2025. The event was marked by the presence of dignitaries including Maharashtra Chief Minister Mr Devendra Fadnavis, Singapore’s Deputy Prime…
In a heartwarming display of social commitment, DLABS Diagnostics Centre has launched a special annual health check-up program for retired members of the Leo Barnes Union of Seafarers of India (LUSI). This initiative aims to provide preventive health services to ensure the continued wellness of India’s maritime heroes who have contributed significantly to the nation’s…
Rhenus Logistics India Pvt. Ltd. (Rhenus India), a leading integrated logistics solutions provider, has partnered with Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), an internationally recognised classification society, to conduct a research-based Technical Feasibility Study of barges and pusher units for various convoy configurations proposed for operations across India’s National Waterways. The study aimed to assess multiple…
Shipowners grapple with OPEC+ supply increases, tensions in the Middle East, and rising numbers of new-buildings. In a five-part series mid-year we take stock of shipping markets in the first six months of the year and look ahead to the remainder of the 2025 with experts Maritime Strategies International (MSI). Review of the market in…
Safety at sea has always been the most important part of shipping around the world. There are thousands of ships sailing the world’s oceans every day, and the risk of accidents caused by human error, bad visibility, and changing weather conditions is still very high. Fortunately, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the game by making…