The maritime industry is experiencing a period of significant transformation, driven by rapidly evolving regulations, increasing commercial pressure, and a global shift towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In response, DNV and the World Maritime Merchants Forum (WMMF) ESG team have published a new guide to help shipowners...
NorthStandard has advised Members of a 5% increase in P&I premiums for the marine insurance year, starting 20 February 2026, to reflect ongoing market unpredictability and risk.The global marine insurer projects a rise in premium income for 2025-26, as well as better returns on investments, higher reserves, and continued success...
Anemoi Marine Technologies, the UK-based leading designer of Rotor Sails for wind-assisted ship propulsion, has completed the retrofit on another of the largest vessels in the world after installing five 35m-tall units on the 400,000 DWT ore carrier NSU TUBARAO. The vessel, owned by bulk owner/operator NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd...
Helm Operations has announced that nine electronic record books within Helm CONNECT Logbook have been officially approved for use in accordance with MARPOL requirements by both Lloyd’s Register and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.This dual certification confirms that Helm CONNECT’s electronic record books meet the...
International maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society has announced a significant expansion of its support for Mandarin-speaking seafarers - a key part of its global strategy to strengthen welfare provision for crews of all nationalities and backgrounds.As part of this initiative, the charity has launched the Chinese translation...
NORDEN has signed a two-year Contract of Affreightment (COA) with Enviva to transport a significant volume of wood pellets from the United States to Europe over a two-year period, commencing in 2026. Founded in 1871, NORDEN is one of Denmark’s oldest internationally operating shipping companies, with 18 offices...