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Floating Nuclear Power Plants Could Supply Clean Power To Greek Islands, Study Suggests
The institute also mentioned that Greece already has the regulatory expertise and technical capacity to support floating…
29 May 2026
First 3D Printed Unmanned Drone Boat In Southern Hemisphere Launched In Australia
Australia has revealed the Southern Hemisphere’s first 3D-printed uncrewed surface vessel built for defence, surveillanc…
29 May 2026
Seaspan Marks Rapid Progress on Canadian Polar Icebreaker Amid Arctic Shipbuilding Push
Canada’s Seaspan Shipyards said it has completed the first major construction block for the Canadian Coast Guard’s new h…
29 May 2026
Baltic Dry Index falls to 3224 down 2 points
Today, Friday, May 29 2026, the Baltic Dry Index decreased by 2 points, reaching 3224 points. Baltic Dry Index is compil…
29 May 2026
Video: Fire Breaks Out On Bangladesh-Flagged Oil Tanker At Chattogram Anchorage
A total of 22 crew members were rescued safely and no casualties were reported, according to port officials.
29 May 2026
Iran Demands Immediate Release Of $12 Billion Assets Frozen In Qatar Amid Strait Of Hormuz Negotiations
The $12 billion is only the first tranche Iran wants released and not the total amount of frozen assets Tehran is seekin…
29 May 2026
DHL, FedEx, UPS warn EU parcel tax risks disruption at borders
DHL, FedEx, and UPS have written to European Union finance ministers calling for a phased approach to the 27-member bloc…
29 May 2026
Transhipment rush brings congestion to JNPA’s largest box terminal
PSA International-operated Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT), the largest box terminal at India’s Nhava Sheva Por…
29 May 2026
Habib Turki elected next IRU secretary general
Habib Turki (above) was today confirmed as the new secretary general of the International Road Transport Union (IRU), fo…
29 May 2026
Yang Ming fleet renewal plan ‘on track’ despite Q1 profits fall
The early peak season will result in high freight rates for Q2 and Q3, but after that, forecasting market conditions wil…
29 May 2026
The Mission to Seafarers launches its Global welfare services to the Greek shipping community alongside HRH The Princess Royal, its President
The Mission to Seafarers (MtS), one of the world’s leading maritime welfare charities, launched its global services to t…
29 May 2026
Hormuz ship transits rise May 26 as another Malaysian VLCC exits strait: CAS
Ship transits via the Strait of Hormuz increased to 13 on May 26, including a Malaysian VLCC, S&P Global Commodities at …
29 May 2026
ARA availability tightens as Hormuz disruption drags on
Loading delays and disrupted fuel blending have tightened bunker availability and increased lead times in the ARA. VLSFO…
29 May 2026
GMS Week 22 – DEAL STRUCK, DOORS SHUT
The seven-week wait for a reopening signal has produced its deal. The United States and Iran reached a tentative agreeme…
29 May 2026
IMO MSC opens discussions on ISPS Code
Last week, the IMO concluded its 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111), which saw delegations enter i…
29 May 2026
Conestoga vs flatbed shipping for weather-sensitive cargo
At first glance, a flatbed and a Conestoga trailer seem to solve the same problem. Both give you open-deck access. Both …
29 May 2026
Baltic Exchange launches new FFA resource to boost market understanding of freight derivatives
As part of its continuing support for the maritime industry and the wider market, Baltic Exchange has released a new res…
29 May 2026
ABS Introduces Nuclear-Ready Notation for Marine and Offshore Assets
ABS announced the release of the ABS Nuclear-Ready Notation, an industry first classification notation for marine and of…
29 May 2026
Value Maritime partners with Neptune Lines on emissions reduction and carbon capture ready solution
Value Maritime is collaborating with Neptune Lines, a member of the Neptune Group of Companies and a leading European sh…
29 May 2026
MMI Daily Iron Ore Index Report May 29 2026
The DCE iron ore futures market strengthened in a volatile manner today, with the main contract I2609 ultimately closing…
29 May 2026
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