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Op-Ed: Bangladesh Can Redefine the Standards for Ship Recycling

Published Dec 14, 2025 11:47 PM by Prof. Dr. Ishtiaque Ahmed

  The entry into force of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) on 26 June 2025 marks a landmark shift in the governance of global ship recycling. It represents the culmination of a long and politically delicate process, one that required not only multilateral coordination but also precise mathematical thresholds. Yet beneath the celebratory messages lies a less visible truth: without Bangladesh’s ratification in June 2023, the Convention almost certainly would...

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Irish Coast Guard Rescues 14 Fishermen From Grounded Trawler

Published Dec 14, 2025 10:24 PM by The Maritime Executive

  The Irish Coast Guard has successfully rescued the crew of a French fishing vessel that drifted onto the rocks near Dingle, a small port on the southwestern tip of Ireland.  On Sunday morning, the trawler Fastnet lost power while outbound from Dingle. Before the crew could recover propulsion, the boat drifted towards the rocky shore near the Dingle lighthouse, just outside the sheltered harbor. With strong winds and heavy swells, there was little time to prevent a grounding.  At...

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ONE Boxship Loses Containers Overboard off Gran Canaria

Published Dec 14, 2025 8:59 PM by The Maritime Executive

  The container ship ONE Continuity has pulled into port in the Canary Islands for assistance after losing about 50 boxes over the side in heavy weather, according to the local port authority.  According to local TV station RTVC, the ONE Continuity was hit by heavy waves while transiting off the coast of Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, south of the island chain. The vessel lost about 50 containers off her stern in a stack collapse - all empties, according to the outlet...

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Drew Marine Insights Tour: Connecting Expertise with Shipboard Challenges

Published Dec 14, 2025 8:03 PM by Drew Marine

  In an era of digital communication and AI, real relationships with real people still drive real progress. In maritime, practical know-how matters and staying connected to customers remains essential for building trust and long-term partnerships. “Drew Marine is staying front and center with the best technology and no digital collateral can replace the human discussion and insight a Drew Marine Business Unit Manager provides, especially as regulations tighten and operational demands rise” says Cynthia Lakis, Vice President, Business Unit...

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Maryland Calls for Offshore Wind Proposals Days After Court Victory

The State of Maryland celebrated the victory in the courts against the Trump administration's order halting licensing for wind energy projects by launching a new call for Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) from the licensed developers. The state reiterated its commitment to wind energy despite the ongoing struggles with federal regulators. Maryland published the details of the call open to leaseholders. The state will be conducting an information conference this upcoming week. Proposals are due by January 16. At...

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Meyer Werft Secures Future with €10 Billion First Order from MSC Cruises

  In a major development for the German shipbuilder Meyer Werft and the cruise industry, MSC Cruises signed a letter of intent to build four cruise ships and an option for two more, securing the future of the German shipyard.  The first order from MSC Cruises to the German shipbuilder is being valued at a minimum of €10 billion (US$11.74 billion) according to government officials. MSC is continuing its rapid growth in the cruise sector. The company currently has 23...

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Public-Private Partnership Develops First Methanol-Powered Cement Carrier

  A new project supported by the Norwegian government, along with German shipping company Hartmann Group, will demonstrate new opportunities in sustainable shipping, distributing cement in Norway’s domestic market. The vessel, which is due to enter service in the first quarter of 2028, will primarily use green methanol as its fuel, reducing CO2 emissions and demonstrating the emerging potential for sustainable shipping in smaller segments of shipping. In early 2025, Heidelberg Materials Norway, part of one of the world's largest...

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Drew Marine Insights Tour: Connecting Expertise with Shipboard Challenges

  In an era of digital communication and AI, real relationships with real people still drive real progress. In maritime, practical know-how matters and staying connected to customers remains essential for building trust and long-term partnerships. “Drew Marine is staying front and center with the best technology and no digital collateral can replace the human discussion and insight a Drew Marine Business Unit Manager provides, especially as regulations tighten and operational demands rise” says Cynthia Lakis, Vice President, Business Unit...

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