6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (560+ words) It has long been recognised that hull biofouling creates operational, environmental and economic risks for shipowners, argues Markus Jonnson, CEO, I-Tech AB, developers of Selektope. Marine growth on vessel hulls increases hydrodynamic drag, fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, while…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (725+ words) Credit: Shutterstock Image hereabove is being used for illustration purposes only The global shipbuilding and marine equipment sectors are heading into SMM 2026 (1-4 September) in Hamburg on a strong footing, with newbuilding demand, shipping markets and shipyard activity all showing significant…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (515+ words) Above image is used for illustration purposes only / Credit: Shutterstock Tanker sales have jumped 53%, confirming stronger liquidity across global markets, according to the latest weekly market report from Xclusiv Shipbrokers. From a sector perspective, VLCC/ULCCs dominated activity with 83 transactions,…...

3+ week, 20+ min ago   (199+ words) Furetank is set to add the FURE VASA, an alternative-fuel tanker capable of operating primarily on liquefied biomethane, to the Swedish-flagged merchant fleet. The vessel is the 18th tanker in Furetank’s VINGA series, developed in collaboration with Swedish ship designer FKAB…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (183+ words) Credit: MPC Container Ships MPC Container Ships has taken delivery of DP World Southampton, a new dual-fuel containership that will enter service under a seven-year time charter with DP World for deployment in Northern Europe. The vessel, Christened in mid-August,…...