The Indian government is poised to grant the shipping industry infrastructure status, anticipated within two weeks. This classification will provide shipping companies access to long-term financing, easing expansion and order fulfillment. By addressing financial challenges, the initiative aims to boost domestic shipbuilding and elevate India’s global standing in maritime trade.
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has partnered with Anglo-Eastern to enhance Hadley Shipping Group’s fleet with the NexusWave connectivity solution. This upgrade signifies a leap towards a unified, multi-orbit system, improving performance, cybersecurity, and scalability, while ensuring reliable internet access for seafarers and enhancing operational efficiency and crew wellbeing.
Fabian Fussek, co-founder and CEO of Kaiko Systems, warns that the shipping industry’s dependence on outdated, paper-heavy compliance processes is overburdening crews and compromising safety. He advocates for digitalization to empower seafarers, not replace them, emphasizing that streamlined processes can enhance trust, transparency, and operational efficiency without sacrificing safety.
Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking method to reduce emissions in the shipping industry. A study in Science Advances highlights the accelerated weathering of limestone (AWL), which mimics natural carbon sequestration. If widely adopted, AWL could potentially cut shipping-related carbon pollution by half, offering a promising solution to climate change.
Twelve seafarers aboard the Gas Falcon off Beira, Mozambique, have been stranded for ten months, unpaid and without basic supplies. Captain Muhammad Aslam reports severe mental health impacts among the crew, comprised of three Pakistanis and nine Indonesians. The situation highlights a growing crisis of seafarer abandonment worldwide.
CLASSNK has released the fourth edition of its “FAQs on the FuelEU Maritime,” providing crucial updates for the shipping industry ahead of the regulation’s January 1, 2025, implementation. Key highlights include clarified cumulative penalty conditions and a prioritized order for fuels in GHG intensity calculations, supporting compliance efforts for ships over 5,000 gross tonnage.
For years, the shipping industry viewed autonomy as a distant prospect. Yarden Gross, CEO of Orca AI, argues this mindset is outdated. Autonomous ships are operational, and AI is enhancing commercial vessels. With crew shortages and emissions targets, the economic necessity for autonomy drives its rapid integration into shipping.
Major shipping organizations, including the International Chamber of Shipping and BIMCO, have condemned recent attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, which resulted in seafarer fatalities. The joint statement emphasized a “callous disregard for the lives of innocent civilian seafarers” following the sinking of two ships this week.
Maritime shipping is essential for global commerce, facilitating efficient goods movement across continents. In Q3 2025, container shipping companies reported a profit surge to $26.8 billion, highlighting their critical role in supply chains. This excerpt reviews five leading firms recognized for scale, customer reach, sustainability, and trade corridor presence.
Jotun’s recent report, based on a survey of 1,000 ship owners, reveals alarming trends in biofouling management. With 41% facing penalties and 38% denied port access due to inadequate strategies, the need for effective antifouling solutions is pressing. Awareness of biofouling’s impact on the shipping industry is growing rapidly.
The shipping industry’s pursuit of net-zero carbon emissions has intensified interest in biofuels, which are compatible with existing engines. However, Rystad Energy’s analysis reveals a significant gap between biofuel production capacity and demand, raising concerns over supply limitations. The upcoming Rystad Talks Energy webinar will explore solutions for maritime leaders.
The shipping industry faces mounting pressure to combat invasive species through hull biofouling. Abigail Robinson from ECOsubsea champions closed-loop hull cleaning as essential for compliance and efficiency. Despite awareness of biofouling’s risks, inadequate regulation persists. Norway’s proposal for mandatory management highlights the need for a global framework to safeguard marine ecosystems.
In today’s shipping industry, operational resilience relies heavily on robust digital infrastructure. Transitioning to cloud-based solutions enhances fleet management, integrating safety, maintenance, and procurement into unified platforms. BASSnet Web 3.0 exemplifies this evolution, modernizing ship management with advanced interfaces, while AI optimizes maintenance and procurement, boosting efficiency and safety.
New international maritime regulations are set to transform the shipping industry, according to Lloyd’s Register. Effective May 1, 2025, these changes focus on environmental protection, safety, and seafarer welfare. Key updates include the Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling and stricter greenhouse gas emissions data requirements under MARPOL Annex VI.
The FuelEU Maritime regulation could unexpectedly benefit the shipping industry financially, potentially generating a net gain of around USD$279 million. While an initial compliance gap of 0.8 million metric tons of CO₂e exists, using biofuels to address this could lead to significant revenue opportunities, particularly if operators implement surcharges.
