Market for supertankers greatly benefitted from Iran war: report
Supertankers have set a new high, surpassing the 2008 surge that followed the market’s involvement in and significant…
By KC Maderia
A graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, KC Maderia is working to establish herself in the media industry.
In her personal time, she enjoys watching sitcoms, diving into thrilling novels, and unwinding by the beach. She also shares her home with her dog, Phyllys.
Philippine Senate attends second leadership shake-up in a month
The Philippine government has undergone another shake-up following a major shift in the Senate leadership on Monday.
Study: Top ports in Canada decreased significantly between 2016-2023
The degree of centrality of Canada's top five ports decreased significantly between 2016 and 2023, according to a…
Philippine Senator Bato Dela Rosa now on wanted list of ICC
Philippine Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa is now officially included in the list of wanted persons of the…
Singapore HeritageFest to put spotlight on maritime history
The 23rd edition of Singapore HeritageFest (SHF), which will take place from May 1 to 24, will focus…
Malacca Strait, Singapore record busiest activities in over two decades
Singapore and Straits of Malacca has been the world’s busiest waterway after seeing record traffic volumes in 2025…
Harsh weather conditions affect operations in Great Lakes region
Shipping around the Great Lakes region is being severely hampered by the early advent of cold and severe…
Enova to fund Norway’s zero-emission fuels in marine transport ambition
Norway's goal to use zero-emission fuels in maritime transportation will be financed by Enova, a state-owned company under…
Report says global disruptions key factor in freight rates surge, dwindling of world’s largest shipbreaking yard
Global disruptions, particularly Israel's genocidal war in Gaza, which has had a knock-on effect on international trade routes,…
Icelandic Coast Guard closely monitors east after detecting Russian boats
The Icelandic Coast Guard is expanding the close monitoring of its waters in the eastern part of the…
Ship recycling remains untapped opportunity in Europe, study finds
In a recent study conducted by Tuscia University in Italy think-tank Sandbag and non-government organisation Shipbreaking Platform discovered…
Pakistan presents MoU draft on seafarer training
Pakistan has presented a draft of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to Malaysia that is aimed at improving…
MHA refutes ‘false statements’ from Malaysian news site over treatment of ‘Pannir’
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Singapore issued an official statement on Saturday refuting an article published by…
Philippines’ Bato dela Rosa absent from Senate as rumours of ICC arrest warrant swirl
Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa, a senator from the Philippines, continues to draw headlines after missing multiple Senate sessions…
SCA reports highest monthly rate of returning vessels since Middle East war started
In October, the Suez Canal Authority’s (SCA) monthly vessel turnover rate reached its highest level since the start…
Flagless vessel carrying $63 million worth of illegal drugs flagged by Kenyan authorities
In a successful maritime operation on October 21, Kenyan officials confiscated methamphetamine valued at an estimated $63 million…
17 SAJ member companies to join hands in Japan’s most ambitious modernisation plan yet
Together, the 17 members of the Shipbuilders' Association of Japan (SAJ) are launching the nation's most comprehensive modernisation…
Port of Seattle warns of risk for new fees on Chinese freighters
Officials from the Port of Seattle have warned of possible loopholes after new levies on Chinese ships docking…
Egypt secures Category 2 seat in ICAO Council
Egypt's civil aviation minister, Dr Sameh El-Hefny, expressed his delight in the nation's accomplishment after the International Civil…
Addition of Alexandria Governorate to Egypt’s universal health insurance system yet to be finalised
The addition of Alexandria to the universal health insurance system is yet to be determined, says Prime Minister…
Ex-DPWH employee links Senators Estrada, Villanueva in Philippines flood control anomalies
Two senators were name-dropped by a former district engineer during the flood control probe by the Philippine House…
Panama moves closer to modernising ship registration regime
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) is one step closer to modernising its ship registration regime after its roundtable…
Canada, Germany plan to develop transatlantic hydrogen trade corridor
Canada and Germany are thinking of building a transatlantic hydrogen trade corridor, a press release disclosed on Tuesday…
US intensifies efforts to intercept illegal exports of stolen vehicles
The illicit export of stolen vehicles, which are frequently concealed in containers, is now being closely monitored and…