24 August 2026
BlackRock Clinches Panama Canal Ownership in a $23Billion Deal
On March 4, 2025, CK Hutchison indicated it has sold all its shares in Panama Canal ports to a consortium led by BlackRock in a $23billion deal.
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How Trump’s Tariffs Can Stymie the Shipping Industry in 2025
President Trump’s tariffs on goods imported from China (20%), the European Union and others are estimated to affect well over $1 trillion worth of goods being moved by U.S. trading partners.
North Sea Tanker Collision with Cargo Vessel – What happened?
The known number of casualties so far is 32, with the crew of the MV Stena Immaculate are all safe and accounted for
EEXI Revision after a New Retrofit or Conversion
Do you wonder what to do with the EEXI revision after a major retrofit or conversion? When shall new Technical File(s) be submitted for approval?
New DD Scheme for Bahamas-Flagged Passenger Ships
A new study in 2023 investigated whether the limit of 20 years for DD scheme may be waived without adversely affecting the ship’s maintenance.
New Ballast Water Record Book (BWRB) Format for 2025
New format for the ballast water record book (BWRB) and new guidance on BW record-keeping and reporting – from 1 February 2025.
The New Mpox Outbreak: What is it? The Impact on Shipping
WHO has declared the recent Mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. This has directly affected the shipping industry. But what is Mpox?
Ship Blackout – Causes, Recovery, Prevention
Which are the most common causes of blackouts? let us provide guidance to help prevent blackouts and mitigate potential consequences.
DNV Confirms Wing Propulsion Vessel with 32% Energy-Saving
DNV validated the two BAR Technologies’ Wing propulsion on a case vessel, reducing energy consumption of the main engine by 32% per NM.
Shipyard Output Reaches a New 7-Year High
After a 10-year fall, the shipyard output started to pick up in Q1 reaching a 7-year quarterly high. Projecting a 15% y-o-y increase for 2024.