Viking Orders Two Firm, Four Option Cruise Vessels from Fincantieri
Viking Cruises has signed a major agreement with Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard for the construction of two new cruise vessels, with the option for four additional...
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Nuclear Transport Ship Set to Test UK’s First Rigid Sail
In a groundbreaking move towards greener maritime technologies, a nuclear transport vessel will soon test the UK’s first rigid sail system. The innovative sail, designed...
Canadian Rescue Ship Saves Drifting Tug from Grounding off Washington Coast
A Canadian rescue vessel successfully saved a drifting tugboat from grounding off the coast of Washington state yesterday. The tug, which had lost power and...
Greek Dockworkers Block Ammunition Shipment to Israel Amid Rising Conflict
Greek dockworkers at the port of Piraeus have halted the loading of ammunition bound for Israel, refusing to handle the military cargo amidst the ongoing...
Ukraine Urges IMO to Monitor Odesa Ports Amid Russian Attacks
Ukraine has called on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to closely monitor the situation at Odesa’s Black Sea ports following escalating Russian attacks. The appeal...
LNG Carriers Abandon Arctic Routes as Winter Approaches
As winter approaches, liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers are increasingly shifting away from Arctic routes, raising concerns about potential supply chain disruptions. The drop in...
Shipping Costs Set to Surge in the Mediterranean Due to New Regulations
Shipping costs in the Mediterranean are expected to rise sharply as new environmental regulations come into effect. The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) stricter emissions standards,...
Relentless Rains Disrupt Chennai: Waterlogging and Traffic Woes Grip City
Chennai is reeling under heavy rainfall today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert for the city and neighboring districts. The downpour,...
Red Alert for Chennai: Brace for Flooding as IMD Forecasts Intense Rainfall
ChennaiThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Chennai and surrounding districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours....
India Mourns the Loss of Visionary Leader Ratan Tata
IndiaIndia was struck with profound sadness on the morning of October 10, 2024, as news broke of the passing of Ratan Tata, one of the...